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#62. Fergus Falls
Located along the winding Otter River, Fergus Falls, Minn., provides amenities like Lake Alice, Pebble Lake Golf Course, shopping venues, and several arts and entertainment sites. Minnesota State Community and Technical College and Fergus Falls Public Schools, whose motto is “Where Excellence Is Expected,” anchor the school system in Fergus Falls. Also serving citizens is Lake Region Healthcare, the city’s largest employer and a health care leader in Fergus Falls.