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Minnesota is located in the midwestern region of the United States of America. It's nickname is "Land of 10,000 Lakes". It's a naturally beautiful state with many bodies of waters, parks, wilderness, forests, prairies and other spots ideal for outdoor activities. Even if it's the 12th most extensive states in the US, it's only the 21st most populous state in the country.

Minnesota is also considered to be the healthiest states in the US because of the fact that a large part of its population participate in outdoor activities and exercise regularly. The rate of heart disease, premature and infant death is lower in this state compared with other states and the life expectancy is higher. The state also enacted a smoking ban in restaurants and bars back in 2007 to minimize the dangers of smoking or being exposed to second hand smoke.

Minnesota's climate is categorized as continental which gives it very cold winters and very hot summers. It also has several museums, theaters, and other institutes of fine arts such as Minnieapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater and more. Many of the country's most famous musicians also hail from Minnesota like iconic rock star Prince, musician Bob Dylan, The Castaways, among others.

Historically, the commitment of Minnesota to the education of their young people is commendable. The first acts legislated in Minnesota in 1858 were related to school construction. It ranks as first in the country in terms of number of people who hold at least a high school diploma. Its students also consistently ranks at the top of the list in terms of highest scores in ACT exams.

Minnesota has several public and private colleges and universities, including the six colleges which made it to the top 100 liberal arts college list in the country. Some of the colleges in Minnesota include Minnesota State University, University of St. Thomas (the largest private university in the state), University of Minnesota, and many others.

Some examples of Minnesota boarding schools include St. Croix Schools, Saint John's Preparatory School, Cotter Schools and several others.

You can learn more about Minnesota boarding schools here.