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CBS News
5 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
These Minnesota cities were named among the top 250 "Best Places to Live" in the country
Missing Twin Cities teen may have been taken "against his will," and more headlines Missing Twin Cities teen may have been taken "against his will," and more headlines Missing Twin Cities teen may have been taken "against his will," and more headlines Ten Minnesota cities are ranked among the top 250 "Best Places to Live" in the country, according to a list released by U.S. News and World Report. Five of the Minnesota cities were named among the top 100. The list measured a number of indexes, including quality of life, value, desirability, job market and net migration. Within those five major indexes, U.S. News and World Report balanced quality of life, health care availability, state infrastructure, housing affordability, crime rates and weather temperateness, among other factors. Below are the Minnesota cities that were picked, and their rankings: No. 17 Plymouth No. 40 Maple Grove No. 46 Eden Prairie No. 54 Woodbury No. 72 Rochester No. 116 Eagan No. 118 Mankato No. 188 Blaine No. 215 Bloomington No. 237 Duluth The No. 1 city on the list was Johns Creek, Georgia, a town of about 79,000 people in the Atlanta suburbs. U.S. News and World Report also ranked the top 150 places to retire in the country, and a lone Minnesota city made the list: Minneapolis, noted for its "big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums" yet with an "approachable Midwestern feel." Nine Wisconsin cities made the list of top 250 cities, including Eau Claire and Appleton.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Watch: Construction underway on Johns Creek's Boardwalk at Town Center
The Brief The Boardwalk at Town Center will feature an amphitheater, terraced seating, wide trails, pedestrian plazas, and pond overlooks, creating a vibrant space for community events. A boardwalk will connect these amenities to a new three-acre wetland designed for stormwater detention and water quality enhancement. Construction progress includes poured sections of the boardwalk, installation of deck and shade structures, and landscaping around ponds, with completion expected by summer 2026. JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Work is moving forward on the Boardwalk at Town Center, a signature park project taking shape behind Johns Creek City Hall. The city posted a video update on its Facebook page over the weekend showing drone flyover of the construction site. What we know Once complete, the state-of-the-art destination will feature an amphitheater with a poured seawall, terraced seating areas, 15-foot-wide trails, pedestrian plazas, and pond overlooks—all designed to create a vibrant public space for concerts, recreation, and community events. A boardwalk will link these amenities to a newly constructed three-acre wetland, which is engineered to enhance regional stormwater detention and water quality for future development in the Town Center district. What they're saying According to the city, progress is visible across multiple parts of the site. "A section of the boardwalk has been poured between the upper pond and lower pond. Deck and shade structures are being installed at the upper pond overlook areas," officials said. "Crews have started landscaping around the upper and lower ponds." What's next Upcoming work includes the installation of additional deck structures, continued pouring of boardwalk sections, and the start of electrical installations throughout the park. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2026. What you can do To follow project updates, residents can sign up for email alerts and visit the city website. The Source The city of Johns Creek provided the details and video for this article.
