MN is the best place to study as per tuition. It is relatively cheaper than other state and you can probably finish as early as 4 years. About rednecks......I am not sure, Minnesotans are pretty nice people compare to other midwest people then again it totally depends on you. If you are friendly they are friendly and if you make them take their redneck attitudes out then you can do that too. But after all the things said and done MN is great place to study.