# Minnesota’s Top-5 Ranking Sparks Debate | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-20T23:06:57+00:00
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Minnesota’s surprise top-five ranking in CNBC’s “best states for business” list has sparked debate, with Governor Walz celebrating the state’s appeal in healthcare and clean energy, while critics call the ranking “bogus,” arguing it misrepresents real business activity and overvalues subjective “quality of life” metrics that may even correlate with population loss. Beneath the headline, Minnesota ranked 31st in “cost of doing business,” revealing a mixed picture that challenges the notion of a simple, one-size-fits-all business climate score. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be097f10d1ea9dab

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