Austyn, I switched brokerages a month ago to Lakes | Sotheby's International Realty. I haven't caught up on switching the info for my videos here yet. My new email is roddy@lakesmn.com
I have lived here all my life and will tell you everything about it from the terrible weather to the unfriendly and arrogant people who don't seem to want any friends.
We also have a HUGE underground music scene. While I don't know who the bands are, I do know there are lots. Also, there's a lot of foods one can try from many different cultures. You got hmong, mexican, vietnamese, polish, swedish, somalian, pretty much everything.
I live in MInneapolis and have for 9 years. It is a wealthy white collar Fortune 500 city, well educated, fit, and walkable. The arts scene is very strong. The vibe here is strongly northern, a bit aloof, and white collar. Winters are brutal here. We have very walkable lakes and rivers. He's right you can walk to everything here. The downside is crime, particularly auto theft and carjackings, which are skyrocketing compared to 2019. The murder rate is double what it was in 2019. You can move to the areas he mentioned, but you will pay a lot. I would avoid the north side, Lake Street (destroyed in the GF riots) and Uptown, which used to be "yuppie" and now is downright scary at times. Downtown is ok. Loring Park is ok. The university area is ok. The lakes areas he mentioned are safer and richer. If I were moving here I would probably only live in the SW - the lakes, but you will pay for that.
I’m currently considering moving either to back to southeast Michigan or to the Twin Cities area myself next year but not sure which one I should go with
If you are going to move to MN, stay away from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Honestly, you are going to want to be in at least a 2nd tier suburb, if not 3rd tier. These areas are generally safe and pleasant. The taxes are ridiculous here and it is cold AF in the winter, so bring a coat.
I’ve lived in one of two of Minneapolis or Saint Paul for the last 20 years and finally left to a way northern suburb. My suggestion: if you’re thinking of moving to Minneapolis: don’t.
@@captainplzanet1815 crime. Cost of living. How ugly it is compared to the rest of the state. Not to mention that a good chunk of it was allowed to be burned down. Good luck bro. And I’ll add the idiots that live there who keep voting for the same thing and expecting different results. We have a word for that in the same world.
Agreed, I’ve been here 15 years and want to get out asap. The huge homeless encampment on my block is a nightmare night and day, the crime is awful, and the kool aid drinking Minneapolis fanboy cult lunatics here who keep voting for more of this and then either gaslight or rage at anybody who complains are even worse than the seemingly endless army of fentanyl and meth zombies crawling every inch of a once beautiful city.
Lived in Mpls in the 70's, and came back in the 90's to find it completely different, and not for the better. It used to be safe to walk downtown at night. I understand it's gotten a lot worse over the last 25 years. Part of the change happened because of legistlation elsewhere. Neighboring states had tightened their welfare laws and the '3 Strikes and Out' for felons had been enacted in those same states. Consequently some of the worst of the worst from neighbor states moved to Mpls. Worked downtown at the time and had more than one person tell me they'd just gotten off the bus and wanted to know where the welfare office was. The locals don't seem to get it...
You are absolutely correct, it has changed for the worse. Minneapolis is no longer safe since the aftermath of COVID and the divisive riots after George Floyd. Crime has increased significantly and no one feels safe except those who live in the suburbs. Citizens are unfriendly, arrogant, unhelpful, and unconcerned. I am a teacher and I would not have my children attend either Minneapolis of St. Paul schools because of the violence. I could go on but it would be futile to list all the problems. I'm a grown man and I don't go out after the sun sets because the Minneapolis police force is understaffed by 300 officers. It is a dangerous situation.
buckfan1969, I so get it! And I understand why you paraphrase most locals don’t get how Minneapolis & St. Paul encourage crime. I’ve been to at least 50 large cities last 3 years in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Turkey, Hawaii & rest of USA and the worst city of those 50 in terms of harassment & intimidation not even 10% as bad as downtown Minneapolis. I wish I was wrong because I’m a downtown Minneapolis resident. I just call it as I see it. OK, some cities such as Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle have worse neighborhoods than Minneapolis. But the point I try to make it’s hard to enjoy yourself in tourist areas (aka Nicollet Mall, Hennepin Ave, Loring Park) or restaurants in Minneapolis without getting harassed or bullied or seeing obnoxious scenes. AKA, South Florida has more crime than Minnesota but what Twin City residents don’t understand or believe me is when I tell then I can walk downtown Ft. Lauderdale to the busy districts where all the arts, restaurants, bistros are and it’s 50 times less odds to get intimated or harassed than Minneapolis. In other words I can enjoy myself without always having to look over my shoulder. In Ft. Lauderdale I never cringe thinking about what could be around the corner which is so healthy and liberating! THIS IS WHAT MINNEAPOLIS LOCALS DON’T GET AND OUR CITY LEADERS DON’T CARE! This 50 times lack of harassment same thing downtown Denver, Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Miam, Seattle and all these other cities in Europe, New Zealand, Australia & Turkey. Yes, these far away international cities have more pick pocket experts, gypsies and con artists but they don’t intimidate you like Minneapolis. And yes I’m not dumb enough to think bad things physically can’t happen to you in Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Miami , Seattle, Denver because it can! My point you can’t enjoy yourself in Minneapolis like all these other non-Minnesota places. Because the harassment in all these other non-Minnesota cities usually are domestic or in bad neighborhoods the tourists residents can avoid them unlike Minneapolis. However, I will say this. Being a downtown Minneapolis resident I’ve noticed last 3 months threats toward me down 85% and unwanted incidents down 50%. That’s because FBI in unmarked clothes are busting gangs left in right and if caught with felonies or grand theft will go to prison much longer than if busted by the Minneapolis Police. Believe me! I’m just as angry and FRUSTRATED as you! But if you haven’t been downtown Minneapolis in a while, give it another visit and you’ll ‘likely’ notice less bullshit and more fun vibrancy in restaurants & energy that will somewhat remind you of the good old days.
It’s gone so downhill. I used to love it here in south mpls, but now I’m desperately trying to leave. People should not come here. The crime is killing the city and the locals are too sanctimonious to admit there is a problem. I feel so gaslighted in interactions every time I bring it up with somebody in conversation, either gaslighted, shunned, or they go into this bizarrely vicious attack mode. What is wrong with the people here?!! You guys seem to get it! Why don’t others? I feel like the people who defend it aren’t even from here much of the time. I’ve lived here 15 years and used to love it, but now I hope I can get out and go somewhere better.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are both fantastic places places to live. Great parks for kids, safe neighborhoods, and great culture! I wouldn’t live anywhere else!
People never talk about all the “income restricted” housing. These make it difficult to find affordable housing if you’re working class and make slightly more than their allowed amount. These dominate the safer areas of the cities. So if you’re a working class person like me and on a budget you’re going to be living in a less desirable area with more crime and less amenities. I understand we need affordable housing but can’t they just do a percentage of income? As a single, working class female, I feel overlooked. I want a safe place to live too. If I were a single mother of 4, I’d be fine. But I’m not and trust me, the twin cities isn’t so MN nice unless you’re wealthy or down and out. In between? Lol. You’re nothing
White Bear Lake (the city) is a little northeast of the Twin Cities, it's a beautiful city...I believe a little more "trendy" than years ago with lots of nice restaurants/bars and shopping, a large lake, lots of parks, and one of the better school districts in the state; nice homes...average $400K-ish. It's definitely a "desirable" area, depending on priorities 👍🏻
I used to like the city and have been here 40 years. Now my plan is to get out. It feels like it’s on it’s way to becoming the next Detroit. It feels decadent.
@@lynnolson6375 never been to Detroit. It is famous for being in decay and I have seen entire neighborhoods abandoned in videos. Heard it’s coming back. Minneapolis has become a shit hole compared to 20 years ago.
Lived downtown and Southside in the 80s 90s up until 2008.I moved to Mankato and now trapped in Hutchinson mn.Full time caregiver.Someday im moving back to mpls where i consider home.I know its changed for the worse.Downtown may still be safe.Hopefully😂 Thanks for the awesome video
When I first moved to the mpls area in 85 it was a clean safe city . That changed dramatically and thanks to Dems the taxes have gotten outrageous. The whole state is now expensive. I live in BP and a war zone is safer as at least in a war zone you can defend yourself
Calling Minneapolis the "societal and cultural hub of the Midwest" is the most Minneapolis thing I've heard since living there. The Twin Cities area is nice but it is delusionally self- important. I think that stems from how isolated it is.
Back in the day the Minnesota legislature had a good balance of pro-social policy and pro-business. The two in a balance produce a great standard of living, mindful of the poor and disenfranchised. However, about five years ago that balance was lost and is getting more and more one sided. The social policies are great, nothing wrong with them. But, where are the businesses that once had an equitable existence? There is nobody to represent them favorably and nobody does. So the businesses move, just like they had to leave San Fran, Portland, and Seattle for the same reasons. We don't need to abandon progressive agenda, but progressive agenda needs to be balanced with things that pay for the agenda. That is lost now in most major metros. Activists, left to their own devices, always produce a city in poverty, crime, drugs, and trash. The kids aren't learning about balance, they are just learning social justice. So they demand spending, they are anti-business, and when the progressive policy produces a crime haven of filth with broken roads they are clueless as to how it came to this.
I’ve lived here for 15 years and I’m trying desperately to leave. It’s an awful nightmare living here. There is a huge homeless encampment on my block swarming with fentanyl and meth zombies night and day, crime through the roof, break-ins in my building all the time…I’m so sad to see a city I loved for over a decade decide to go down this road. As I’ve seen when traveling to other large and mid sized cities, it ain’t that great ANYWHERE…but SOMEWHERE has got to be better than this decrepit doom spiral city. Voters here got exactly what they wanted, problems they’re “too moral” to solve. Midwestern culture sucks in general-cultish, insular and sanctimonious. My advice, don’t move here.
@@discoverminnesota ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I mean, not to dis on other cities, but I keep seeing pics of San Fran, Austin, and Dallas. Sobering reminders of what other places could look like post COVID.
Downtown Minneapolis at least a dozen world class steak joints: 1. Murray’s, downtown… 2. Manny’s, downtown… 3. 801 Chop House, downtown…. 4. Ruth’s Chris, downtown… 5. Monte Carlo, downtown… 6. JAX Cafe, northeast… 7. The Capital Grille, downtown… 8. PS Steakhouse (new), likely most expensive restaurant in 5-state area… 9. JD Hoyt’s good steak and always packed! 10. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse downtown… And this top-10 list doesn’t include “Oceanaire Grill” and “Cafe Lurcat” where you can also get great steaks. Lady Gaga’s favorite restaurant in Minneapolis is Cafe Lurcat! The Roof Top Bar at Hewing Brewery now considered one of the most impressive views in the world from a restaurant roof! Ever been to “Broder’s Italian and Winery” on 50th & Penn? Incredible spaghetti & bolognese! Ft. Lauderdale women were shocked at the quaintness of the 50th & Penn area! The new addition of downtown’s Four Seasons restaurant not only world class but all its rooms usually sold out months in advance. “Fhima's” Minneapolis downtown, a 4.6 rating! What about “Wakame Sushi & Bistro” rated by one blogger as best Asian restaurant in metro?
LOL swisschocolate! A lady ftom Miami told me “I’ve been all over the world and that “Spoon & Stable” downtown Minneapolis the best tasting food I’ve ever had!” 4.7 rating…. Other restaurants inside Minneapolis city limits: Alma... All Saints, downtown, 4.8 rating… Bar La Grassa, downtown, 4.7 rating… Barrio, downtown… Bar Rufus, downtown... Black Sheep Pizza, downtown & south Mpls…. Borough, downtown… Brit’s Pub, downtown... Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, downtown... The Buca, downtown... The Bulldog Burgers, downtown & Uptown... (A Chicago friend of mine begging Bulldog owners to open a Bulldog in Chicago)…. The Butcher's Tale, downtown... Cosmos, downtown... Cowboy Jack’s, downtown... Crave rooftop, downtown… The Depot Tavern, downtown... Dancing Ganesha, downtown... Devil's Advocate, downtown... Eli’s, downtown... 8th Street Grill, downtown... 5-8 Club (burgers)... Football Pizza, South Mpls, 5.0 rating! French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar... Gai Noi, Loring Park... Gluek’s, downtown... JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar, downtown... The Kenwood Italian, 4.7 rating… The Local, downtown... Lyon’s Pub, downtown... Pizza Galactic... Giulia, downtown... Hen House, downtown... The Keys (Foshay Tower)... Kieran's Irish Pub, downtown... Leaning Tower Pizza… The Loon Cafe, downtown... Market Bar-B-Que, NE…. Matt's Bar and Grill (burgers)... Maxwell’s Bar, downtown... Melting Pot, downtown... Milwaukee Road Restaurant & Bar best wings ever... News Room Cafe, downtown... Nicollet Island Inn... Normandy Kitchen, downtown... Nye's Bar just reopened (new version)... O'Donovan's Irish Pub downtown... 112 Eatery, downtown…. The Office Pub & Grill, downtown… Ouro Pizza, Eat Street, South Minneapolis... Parlour roof top, downtown... Paris Dining Club, downtown... Petite León... Pizza Lucé, downtown… Red Cow burgers, downtown... Red Rabbit, downtown... Red Wagon Pizza, South Minneapolis... Runyon’s, downtown... Sanjusan Japanese, downtown, 4.7 rating… Spoon & Stable, downtown, 4.7 rating… Surly Brewing Co... Tullibee, downtown... Union Roof Top, downtown... Wood + Paddle Eatery, downtown... World Street Kitchen. 4.6 rating… Young Joni Pizza... Zelo Italian, downtown...
Tell me a big city in the United States doesn’t have crimes and murder? I’m living in Orlando Florida one of the high ranking crimes city in the east coast . For 18 years of my life and nothing happened to me.
@@0x00amaybe. That is after when the 94 was built and divided neighborhoods. Democrat Redlining created a low income black majority neighborhoods. It was bad, but not as bad a Chicago. In the 80-90s, Chicago transplants bought up and renovated many neighborhoods. I bought a home in 2001 and there still was bullet holes in my neighbors walls. The neighborhoods were getting better. Democrats then caused more division and encouraged riots and burning of local businesses. My favorite restaurants were burned down. My old neighborhood is garbage. It was a safer place when I lived there. Now it's not. We moved last year. We had to protect our kids.
Minneapolis now has more crime than Chicago with the exception of murder, fast catching up……. The city is paralyzed with fear after the George Floyd incident…… The Police Force has been reduced in size and demoralized. Major Corporations are having difficulties bringing back the workforce to the office, many are afraid. The taxes are high, the schools once the pride of the Nation have disintegrated. A massive culture change has taken place due to a very large group of refugees brought into the city during the 1990s and 2000s. There is still hope the City will survive and prosper, but the liberals are going to have to come to realize…. A diverse culture does not imply stability or peace. Without safety you have nothing. The children in school benefit from structure and intense academics, with those presenting behavior problems to be removed so the rest of the class can learn. And finally, you can not tax your way out of bad policy…….. Minneapolis was once a great city that a Northern European Culture built, well not so much anymore….
Roddy you forgot to tell them about the great snow removal that the town has Best in the stateLOL!!! Do them a favor and sell them a house in the burbs this way they can leave their house feeling safe. A half hour drive to an hour is worth it!!!
Sports scene sucks!! College and pro teams are brutal. DOWN TOWN MINNEAPOLIS is Dangerous as hell. Minnesota as a whole as went to hell in a hand kart. Do not move here unless your a criminal or with bad intentions.
This person is correct. Ever since the George Floyd riots downtown Minneapolis is very unsafe after the bars let out. And the Uptown area he mentioned has really devolved after the riots. It has not gotten better.
Y’all need to stop focusing on the worst parts of Minneapolis, that all got brought to attention in 2020 but crime was a LOT worse in the early 90’s than it is now
I reached out via email but they said you didn't work there anymore. Would love to hear more about Minneapolis
Austyn, I switched brokerages a month ago to Lakes | Sotheby's International Realty. I haven't caught up on switching the info for my videos here yet. My new email is roddy@lakesmn.com
I have lived here all my life and will tell you everything about it from the terrible weather to the unfriendly and arrogant people who don't seem to want any friends.
We also have a HUGE underground music scene. While I don't know who the bands are, I do know there are lots. Also, there's a lot of foods one can try from many different cultures. You got hmong, mexican, vietnamese, polish, swedish, somalian, pretty much everything.
Yes, the food.... Can't get enough. What's your favorite place?
So, Portland Junior.. got it.
Portland is safe asf & quite compared to Minneapolis bruh.
@@glockboysota2859I’m sorry, Portland in Maine or in Oregon?
I know you aren’t from Des Moines, but can you do a video down here for us? Des Moines is just as awesome!
I live in MInneapolis and have for 9 years. It is a wealthy white collar Fortune 500 city, well educated, fit, and walkable. The arts scene is very strong. The vibe here is strongly northern, a bit aloof, and white collar. Winters are brutal here. We have very walkable lakes and rivers. He's right you can walk to everything here. The downside is crime, particularly auto theft and carjackings, which are skyrocketing compared to 2019. The murder rate is double what it was in 2019. You can move to the areas he mentioned, but you will pay a lot. I would avoid the north side, Lake Street (destroyed in the GF riots) and Uptown, which used to be "yuppie" and now is downright scary at times. Downtown is ok. Loring Park is ok. The university area is ok. The lakes areas he mentioned are safer and richer. If I were moving here I would probably only live in the SW - the lakes, but you will pay for that.
He is correct, it is so much more safe in the suburbs but you will pay dearly to live there.
What exactly is the name of neighbor hoods you recommend sw lakes is very general
@@marvinmartinez4384 Kenwood, Lake of the Isles. Those are the best. But also most expensive.
@@miketeacher9016Western suburbs are very nice. And very expensive
I’m from Detroit and just visited Minneapolis. I’ll take Detroit any day. Weird vibe to say the least
Thanks bro I was just thinking about doing it
I’m currently considering moving either to back to southeast Michigan or to the Twin Cities area myself next year but not sure which one I should go with
Production quality really looking good!
Thanks Mr. Kinda Sorta! I'm sure I'll look back and cringe, but just happy to get started!
If you are going to move to MN, stay away from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Honestly, you are going to want to be in at least a 2nd tier suburb, if not 3rd tier. These areas are generally safe and pleasant. The taxes are ridiculous here and it is cold AF in the winter, so bring a coat.
Out of the 2 St Paul tends to be safer in some parts. In Minneapolis at night just be aware of your surroundings
Both Minneapolis and StP are fine.
Not much to know besides bring a warm jacket!
I’ve lived in one of two of Minneapolis or Saint Paul for the last 20 years and finally left to a way northern suburb. My suggestion: if you’re thinking of moving to Minneapolis: don’t.
You're welcome to provide your reasons anytime.
@@captainplzanet1815 crime. Cost of living. How ugly it is compared to the rest of the state. Not to mention that a good chunk of it was allowed to be burned down. Good luck bro.
And I’ll add the idiots that live there who keep voting for the same thing and expecting different results. We have a word for that in the same world.
@@chief3619 have you ever lived in Minneapolis? Just asking cause if you haven’t then idk why your talking
Agreed, I’ve been here 15 years and want to get out asap. The huge homeless encampment on my block is a nightmare night and day, the crime is awful, and the kool aid drinking Minneapolis fanboy cult lunatics here who keep voting for more of this and then either gaslight or rage at anybody who complains are even worse than the seemingly endless army of fentanyl and meth zombies crawling every inch of a once beautiful city.
I’ve lived in Minneapolis for 30 years. It keeps getting better. Fantastic place to live.
Car jackings, havng your catalyic converter cut off your truck and muggings, plus medicore restaurants. Yeah, be sure to move here.
that's every modern american city
Lived in Mpls in the 70's, and came back in the 90's to find it completely different, and not for the better. It used to be safe to walk downtown at night. I understand it's gotten a lot worse over the last 25 years. Part of the change happened because of legistlation elsewhere. Neighboring states had tightened their welfare laws and the '3 Strikes and Out' for felons had been enacted in those same states. Consequently some of the worst of the worst from neighbor states moved to Mpls. Worked downtown at the time and had more than one person tell me they'd just gotten off the bus and wanted to know where the welfare office was. The locals don't seem to get it...
You are absolutely correct, it has changed for the worse. Minneapolis is no longer safe since the aftermath of COVID and the divisive riots after George Floyd. Crime has increased significantly and no one feels safe except those who live in the suburbs. Citizens are unfriendly, arrogant, unhelpful, and unconcerned. I am a teacher and I would not have my children attend either Minneapolis of St. Paul schools because of the violence. I could go on but it would be futile to list all the problems. I'm a grown man and I don't go out after the sun sets because the Minneapolis police force is understaffed by 300 officers. It is a dangerous situation.
buckfan1969,
I so get it!
And I understand why you paraphrase most locals don’t get how Minneapolis & St. Paul encourage crime.
I’ve been to at least 50 large cities last 3 years in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Turkey, Hawaii & rest of USA and the worst city of those 50 in terms of harassment & intimidation not even 10% as bad as downtown Minneapolis.
I wish I was wrong because I’m a downtown Minneapolis resident. I just call it as I see it.
OK, some cities such as Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle have worse neighborhoods than Minneapolis.
But the point I try to make it’s hard to enjoy yourself in tourist areas (aka Nicollet Mall, Hennepin Ave, Loring Park) or restaurants in Minneapolis without getting harassed or bullied or seeing obnoxious scenes.
AKA, South Florida has more crime than Minnesota but what Twin City residents don’t understand or believe me is when I tell then I can walk downtown Ft. Lauderdale to the busy districts where all the arts, restaurants, bistros are and it’s 50 times less odds to get intimated or harassed than Minneapolis. In other words I can enjoy myself without always having to look over my shoulder.
In Ft. Lauderdale I never cringe thinking about what could be around the corner which is so healthy and liberating!
THIS IS WHAT MINNEAPOLIS LOCALS DON’T GET AND OUR CITY LEADERS DON’T CARE!
This 50 times lack of harassment same thing downtown Denver, Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Miam, Seattle and all these other cities in Europe, New Zealand, Australia & Turkey. Yes, these far away international cities have more pick pocket experts, gypsies and con artists but they don’t intimidate you like Minneapolis. And yes I’m not dumb enough to think bad things physically can’t happen to you in Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Miami , Seattle, Denver because it can! My point you can’t enjoy yourself in Minneapolis like all these other non-Minnesota places. Because the harassment in all these other non-Minnesota cities usually are domestic or in bad neighborhoods the tourists residents can avoid them unlike Minneapolis.
However, I will say this. Being a downtown Minneapolis resident I’ve noticed last 3 months threats toward me down 85% and unwanted incidents down 50%.
That’s because FBI in unmarked clothes are busting gangs left in right and if caught with felonies or grand theft will go to prison much longer than if busted by the Minneapolis Police.
Believe me! I’m just as angry and FRUSTRATED as you! But if you haven’t been downtown Minneapolis in a while, give it another visit and you’ll ‘likely’ notice less bullshit and more fun vibrancy in restaurants & energy that will somewhat remind you of the good old days.
It’s gone so downhill. I used to love it here in south mpls, but now I’m desperately trying to leave. People should not come here. The crime is killing the city and the locals are too sanctimonious to admit there is a problem. I feel so gaslighted in interactions every time I bring it up with somebody in conversation, either gaslighted, shunned, or they go into this bizarrely vicious attack mode. What is wrong with the people here?!! You guys seem to get it! Why don’t others? I feel like the people who defend it aren’t even from here much of the time. I’ve lived here 15 years and used to love it, but now I hope I can get out and go somewhere better.
could you do a similar video with St Paul?
Did one! Here you go!
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@@discoverminnesota I'll watch that now.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are both fantastic places places to live. Great parks for kids, safe neighborhoods, and great culture! I wouldn’t live anywhere else!
People never talk about all the “income restricted” housing. These make it difficult to find affordable housing if you’re working class and make slightly more than their allowed amount. These dominate the safer areas of the cities.
So if you’re a working class person like me and on a budget you’re going to be living in a less desirable area with more crime and less amenities.
I understand we need affordable housing but can’t they just do a percentage of income?
As a single, working class female, I feel overlooked. I want a safe place to live too.
If I were a single mother of 4, I’d be fine. But I’m not and trust me, the twin cities isn’t so MN nice unless you’re wealthy or down and out. In between? Lol. You’re nothing
This was extremely helpful. We're a military family moving there soon.
If you guys need help purchasing a home, reach out! I'm also a vet and would love to work with a fellow service member.
Minnesotastan is a cold Calipornia.
They make adult videos in Minnesota now? I didn’t know that….
@@Knapptime95 Porn rights matter!!
Well done! Super informative!
Anyone know about an area called white bear or big bear? Thinking about moving there and trying to do research
Yes. White Bear Lake is a great area. Email me at roddy@lakesmn.com and I'll write you a full breakdown of the area.
White Bear Lake (the city) is a little northeast of the Twin Cities, it's a beautiful city...I believe a little more "trendy" than years ago with lots of nice restaurants/bars and shopping, a large lake, lots of parks, and one of the better school districts in the state; nice homes...average $400K-ish. It's definitely a "desirable" area, depending on priorities 👍🏻
White Bear Lake is good.
White Bear Lake. Overpriced, boring, and way too far out.
Wouldn't chicago be the cultural hub of the Midwest?
When people think of Minneapolis, the people think of Prince.
I used to like the city and have been here 40 years. Now my plan is to get out. It feels like it’s on it’s way to becoming the next Detroit. It feels decadent.
Reach out if you need help getting out!
I’ve been here over 30. It keeps getting better and better. Never felt unsafe
That is extreme. Have you ever been to Detroit?
@@lynnolson6375 never been to Detroit. It is famous for being in decay and I have seen entire neighborhoods abandoned in videos. Heard it’s coming back. Minneapolis has become a shit hole compared to 20 years ago.
Lived downtown and Southside in the 80s 90s up until 2008.I moved to Mankato and now trapped in Hutchinson mn.Full time caregiver.Someday im moving back to mpls where i consider home.I know its changed for the worse.Downtown may still be safe.Hopefully😂
Thanks for the awesome video
When I first moved to the mpls area in 85 it was a clean safe city . That changed dramatically and thanks to Dems the taxes have gotten outrageous. The whole state is now expensive. I live in BP and a war zone is safer as at least in a war zone you can defend yourself
@jimijam3451 oh yeah because I detest crime and criminals. Figures
No because you yearn for the days of Segregation ( news flash over all crime rate in mpls has lowered since 85)
Wrong thinking: " I am going to move to Minneapolis and save a fortune on rent and expenses"
Calling Minneapolis the "societal and cultural hub of the Midwest" is the most Minneapolis thing I've heard since living there. The Twin Cities area is nice but it is delusionally self- important. I think that stems from how isolated it is.
😆 Probably guilty as charged.
As prince said " the cold winters keep the bad people out"
Back in the day the Minnesota legislature had a good balance of pro-social policy and pro-business. The two in a balance produce a great standard of living, mindful of the poor and disenfranchised. However, about five years ago that balance was lost and is getting more and more one sided. The social policies are great, nothing wrong with them. But, where are the businesses that once had an equitable existence? There is nobody to represent them favorably and nobody does. So the businesses move, just like they had to leave San Fran, Portland, and Seattle for the same reasons.
We don't need to abandon progressive agenda, but progressive agenda needs to be balanced with things that pay for the agenda. That is lost now in most major metros. Activists, left to their own devices, always produce a city in poverty, crime, drugs, and trash. The kids aren't learning about balance, they are just learning social justice. So they demand spending, they are anti-business, and when the progressive policy produces a crime haven of filth with broken roads they are clueless as to how it came to this.
There are a lot of better places to live, than the Twin Cities. I have lived here for 60 years. High taxs, crime and low temperatures.
I’ve lived here for 15 years and I’m trying desperately to leave. It’s an awful nightmare living here. There is a huge homeless encampment on my block swarming with fentanyl and meth zombies night and day, crime through the roof, break-ins in my building all the time…I’m so sad to see a city I loved for over a decade decide to go down this road. As I’ve seen when traveling to other large and mid sized cities, it ain’t that great ANYWHERE…but SOMEWHERE has got to be better than this decrepit doom spiral city. Voters here got exactly what they wanted, problems they’re “too moral” to solve. Midwestern culture sucks in general-cultish, insular and sanctimonious. My advice, don’t move here.
The liberals need you to move there to help pay for the taxes and reform police department. Stay out and live.
I live in Minneapolis and it sucks
Ronald, if you need help getting out, feel free to contact me!
ok ronald
I need help to move in Minneapolis from Kenya , I am looking for job
Send me an email at roddy@lakesmn.com
@@sheilaamala We dont want you
And they all vote Democrat as they all like everything nice and for free, but the best wellfare is Crow Wing County / Cass County
For Uptown: We've seen a lot of new businesses move in within the last six months, and the streets have gotten a lot safer.
I see positivity around the corner for most areas in MPLS.
@@discoverminnesota ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I mean, not to dis on other cities, but I keep seeing pics of San Fran, Austin, and Dallas. Sobering reminders of what other places could look like post COVID.
Is uptown unsafe to live?
@@jessicaavellaneda7819 Not these days. It was a little scary during the pandemic. But that's all been squashed.
Don't do it. This city has turned into garbage. Check outside of the metro if you want to live here, but I wouldn't bother.
That is ridiculous.
Minneapolis is not a Restaurant town
The native people can't cook 😅😅😅
Downtown Minneapolis at least a dozen world class steak joints:
1. Murray’s, downtown…
2. Manny’s, downtown…
3. 801 Chop House, downtown….
4. Ruth’s Chris, downtown…
5. Monte Carlo, downtown…
6. JAX Cafe, northeast…
7. The Capital Grille, downtown…
8. PS Steakhouse (new), likely most expensive restaurant in 5-state area…
9. JD Hoyt’s good steak and always packed!
10. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse downtown…
And this top-10 list doesn’t include “Oceanaire Grill” and “Cafe Lurcat” where you can also get great steaks.
Lady Gaga’s favorite restaurant in Minneapolis is Cafe Lurcat!
The Roof Top Bar at Hewing Brewery now considered one of the most impressive views in the world from a restaurant roof!
Ever been to “Broder’s Italian and Winery” on 50th & Penn? Incredible spaghetti & bolognese!
Ft. Lauderdale women were shocked at the quaintness of the 50th & Penn area!
The new addition of downtown’s Four Seasons restaurant not only world class but all its rooms usually sold out months in advance.
“Fhima's” Minneapolis downtown, a 4.6 rating!
What about “Wakame Sushi & Bistro” rated by one blogger as best Asian restaurant in metro?
@@bobbradford6838 there still not a restaurant town
LOL swisschocolate!
A lady ftom Miami told me “I’ve been all over the world and that “Spoon & Stable” downtown Minneapolis the best tasting food I’ve ever had!” 4.7 rating….
Other restaurants inside Minneapolis city limits:
Alma...
All Saints, downtown, 4.8 rating…
Bar La Grassa, downtown, 4.7 rating…
Barrio, downtown…
Bar Rufus, downtown...
Black Sheep Pizza, downtown & south Mpls….
Borough, downtown…
Brit’s Pub, downtown...
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, downtown...
The Buca, downtown...
The Bulldog Burgers, downtown & Uptown...
(A Chicago friend of mine begging Bulldog owners to open a Bulldog in Chicago)….
The Butcher's Tale, downtown...
Cosmos, downtown...
Cowboy Jack’s, downtown...
Crave rooftop, downtown…
The Depot Tavern, downtown...
Dancing Ganesha, downtown...
Devil's Advocate, downtown...
Eli’s, downtown...
8th Street Grill, downtown...
5-8 Club (burgers)...
Football Pizza, South Mpls, 5.0 rating!
French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar...
Gai Noi, Loring Park...
Gluek’s, downtown...
JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar, downtown...
The Kenwood Italian, 4.7 rating…
The Local, downtown...
Lyon’s Pub, downtown...
Pizza Galactic...
Giulia, downtown...
Hen House, downtown...
The Keys (Foshay Tower)...
Kieran's Irish Pub, downtown...
Leaning Tower Pizza…
The Loon Cafe, downtown...
Market Bar-B-Que, NE….
Matt's Bar and Grill (burgers)...
Maxwell’s Bar, downtown...
Melting Pot, downtown...
Milwaukee Road Restaurant & Bar best wings ever...
News Room Cafe, downtown...
Nicollet Island Inn...
Normandy Kitchen, downtown...
Nye's Bar just reopened (new version)...
O'Donovan's Irish Pub downtown...
112 Eatery, downtown….
The Office Pub & Grill, downtown…
Ouro Pizza, Eat Street, South Minneapolis...
Parlour roof top, downtown...
Paris Dining Club, downtown...
Petite León...
Pizza Lucé, downtown…
Red Cow burgers, downtown...
Red Rabbit, downtown...
Red Wagon Pizza, South Minneapolis...
Runyon’s, downtown...
Sanjusan Japanese, downtown, 4.7 rating…
Spoon & Stable, downtown, 4.7 rating…
Surly Brewing Co...
Tullibee, downtown...
Union Roof Top, downtown...
Wood + Paddle Eatery, downtown...
World Street Kitchen. 4.6 rating…
Young Joni Pizza...
Zelo Italian, downtown...
If you’re an Alphabet Liberal , You’ll Love it ! If you’re conservative, fly , while you can .
There is a reason its nickname is: "murderapolis".
That's from back in the 70's and 80's when crime was way worse
Tell me a big city in the United States doesn’t have crimes and murder? I’m living in Orlando Florida one of the high ranking crimes city in the east coast . For 18 years of my life and nothing happened to me.
@@0x00amaybe. That is after when the 94 was built and divided neighborhoods. Democrat Redlining created a low income black majority neighborhoods. It was bad, but not as bad a Chicago. In the 80-90s, Chicago transplants bought up and renovated many neighborhoods. I bought a home in 2001 and there still was bullet holes in my neighbors walls. The neighborhoods were getting better. Democrats then caused more division and encouraged riots and burning of local businesses. My favorite restaurants were burned down. My old neighborhood is garbage. It was a safer place when I lived there. Now it's not. We moved last year. We had to protect our kids.
Minneapolis now has more crime than Chicago with the exception of murder, fast catching up……. The city is paralyzed with fear after the George Floyd incident…… The Police Force has been reduced in size and demoralized. Major Corporations are having difficulties bringing back the workforce to the office, many are afraid. The taxes are high, the schools once the pride of the Nation have disintegrated. A massive culture change has taken place due to a very large group of refugees brought into the city during the 1990s and 2000s. There is still hope the City will survive and prosper, but the liberals are going to have to come to realize…. A diverse culture does not imply stability or peace. Without safety you have nothing. The children in school benefit from structure and intense academics, with those presenting behavior problems to be removed so the rest of the class can learn. And finally, you can not tax your way out of bad policy…….. Minneapolis was once a great city that a Northern European Culture built, well not so much anymore….
Because people love histrionics.
Roddy you forgot to tell them about the great snow removal that the town has Best in the stateLOL!!! Do them a favor and sell them a house in the burbs this way they can leave their house feeling safe. A half hour drive to an hour is worth it!!!
Did u tell them how is the most racist state in the USA 🇺🇸
Sports scene sucks!! College and pro teams are brutal. DOWN TOWN MINNEAPOLIS is Dangerous as hell. Minnesota as a whole as went to hell in a hand kart. Do not move here unless your a criminal or with bad intentions.
This person is correct. Ever since the George Floyd riots downtown Minneapolis is very unsafe after the bars let out. And the Uptown area he mentioned has really devolved after the riots. It has not gotten better.
Y’all need to stop focusing on the worst parts of Minneapolis, that all got brought to attention in 2020 but crime was a LOT worse in the early 90’s than it is now