Residents enjoy 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, five golf courses, rich farmlands, rolling hills, a diverse economy in agriculture, medical, and technology sectors, and educational opportunities at Ridgewater College serving more than 5,500 students. The campus features Rice Memorial Hospital, a 136-bed regional facility, along with an outpatient surgery center and clinics offering primary, specialty, and ancillary services such as laboratory and imaging, comprehensive rehabilitation services, and is supported by a range of outreach programs.