Steele County, Minnesota is a wonderful place to live, work and play. It has been ranked high in many areas such as health, education, quality of life and cost of living. According to Bestplaces.net, Steele County ranks first in the state for educational attainment, third overall for high school graduation rates and third overall for college enrollment rates. It also boasts some of the lowest costs of living in the region with modest housing values, tax rates that are lower than average and low transportation costs due to its close proximity to major cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul. Additionally, Steele County offers a variety of recreational opportunities from lakeside camping to biking along miles of trails through nature preserves. All these factors combine to make Steele County a great place to live and raise a family or start a business.
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