I grew up in Detroit, but moved south about 15 years ago. I've got a couple friends from MN, and visited there for a conference ... maybe 8-9 years ago. I lov

I grew up in Detroit, but moved south about 15 years ago. I've got a couple friends from MN, and visited there for a conference ... maybe 8-9 years ago. I loved the downtown - big enough to feel like a 'real city', but not overwhelmingly so. That was my impression, anyway. I was only there for a few days, but really liked the short vibe I got. I was visiting in July, however, and kept imagining how brutal the winters would be. I have to imaging 'as bad as Detroit' or perhaps worse. It was amazing to me how quickly I don't miss winter/snow at all. I never cared for it, even when living there, but when you're born in to an area, you 'live with it'. After a while, much of your life is there, and leaving can be hard (friends/family/work/etc). My family is in 34(f)-degrees-Detroit area right now, while I had a 72(f)-degrees afternoon. Just could not think of moving back permanently, but I do like to visit.