(Saint. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is being ranked as one of the best states to raise a family. That’s according to WalletHub. They compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of family-friendliness. Their data set ranged from “median annual family income to housing affordability and the unemployment rate.” Minnesota came in at number two behind Massachusetts. New York was ranked the third best state to raise a family. Mississippi was at the bottom of the list.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
