Minnesota

Minnesota has a well-developed and well-maintained infrastructure system, with a focus on transportation, energy, and telecommunications. The state has invested significantly in improving its infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain its systems. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Minnesota a C on its infrastructure report card.

In terms of transportation, Minnesota has an extensive network of highways, with over 140,000 miles of roads and highways, including 29,233 miles of state highways. The state also has a robust public transit system, with buses and light rail serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area and other parts of the state. Additionally, Minnesota is home to one of the busiest airports in the country, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which handles over 39 million passengers annually.

In terms of energy, Minnesota has made significant strides in recent years to transition to renewable energy sources. As of 2021, the state ranked 7th in the country for installed wind energy capacity and 15th for installed solar energy capacity. The state has also invested in modernizing its electrical grid to accommodate these new sources of energy.

Finally, in terms of telecommunications, Minnesota has a highly developed network of fiber optic cables, providing high-speed internet access to a majority of its residents. In fact, as of 2021, over 95% of Minnesota households had access to broadband internet with speeds of at least 25 Mbps.

Overall, Minnesota's infrastructure is in good shape, with ongoing investments and improvements being made to ensure its continued reliability and sustainability.