An Expat Talks about Living in Minneapolis, Minnesota

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Minneapolis

In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

Diverse, big Hmong population, Somalia population, german descent and huge population of Scandanavian decendents.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

Engineering, computers, nursing, finance.

In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?

The outdoors (outdoor sports, camping, fishing, hunting), socializing, work, family.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

To bring warm clothes for the winter. A very warm winter coat and waterproof boots for snow. But also to bring your shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses and sun tan lotion because the summers are beautiful and worth the winters.