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medical technology industry employment, with a concen-tration three times that of the nation. Additionally, with 32 being the approximate median age, it’s evident that a young, proactive workforce will fuel our industries for years to come. Minn. Besides the University of Minnesota, there are 11 others, including Macalester College, Hamline University, Augsburg College and the University of St. Thomas. St. Catherine University, located in Saint Paul, is the largest Catholic college for women in the country. education Minneapolis Saint Paul has been called one of the smart-est cities ( The Daily Beast , 2012), one of the most literate (Central Connecticut State College, 2011) and one of the best cities for families ( Parenting , 2012). Through the state’s open enrollment program, your child can attend schools in districts outside of where you live. With high test scores, high-ranking teachers and an abundance of extracurricular activities, our public schools turn out well-rounded students ready for college. From the independent perspective, private school options (there are more than 200 in the metro area) are plentiful here, with focuses ranging from multicultural to college prepara-tory to religious studies, producing dozens of National Merit Scholars and promoting unconventional learning techniques. With the University of Minnesota anchored between the two downtowns, educational excellence seems central to the makeup of the metro as a whole. The University of Minnesota serves more than 60,000 undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral students at its four campuses—in Minneapolis Saint Paul, Duluth, Crookston and Morris, HealtH care Minneapolis Saint Paul residents have the health care system to thank in part for their high quality of life. The Minneapolis Saint Paul Bloomington area ranked No. 1 on Forbes ’ list of America’s Healthiest Cities in 2011 and Minnesota ranked No. 6 for healthiest states by the United Healthcare Foundation. Minnesota enjoys top medical facilities and a strong emphasis on access to health care and medical technology. More than 8,000 health care companies line Minnesota’s 350-mile-long “Medical Alley,” which begins in Rochester and continues to northern Minnesota. U.S. News and World Report ranked several of our hos-pitals—including St. John’s Hospital, Abbott Northwestern, Hennepin County Medical Center and the University of Minnesota Medical Center—among its Best Hospitals of 2010. The Mayo Clinic also made this list—on its Honor Roll. Located just 80 miles away in the southern Minnesota city of Rochester, the Mayo Clinic offers residents easy access to one of the top medical institutions in the world, one that’s cared for high-profile patients such as former President Gerald Ford. THE INTERNATIONAL APPROACH TO REAL ESTATE BURNET Stephane Cattelin GRI, CIPS, e-PRO, TRC Realtor/Agent Immobilier A real estate professional, Stephane Cattelin provides exceptional service to home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities area, Minnesota. He specializes in residential properties for ﬁ rst time buyers, international transferees and relocation clients. Stephane earned his master’s degree in France, majoring in hospitality industry management and marketing. He uses his award-winning customer service skills to help his real estate clients achieve a smooth transaction from contract to close. Stephane has experienced many personal moves; therefore he is empathetic to the stress families encounter during a transition to a new home and works to make the experience a positive one. Stephane combines traditional and high tech tools to market properties to the greatest number of potential buyers worldwide. With maximum internet exposure and target marketing strategies, Stephane works to sell your home for top dollar, in the shortest amount of time and with the least inconvenience to you. Driven to provide exemplary customer service, Stephane can help you achieve your real estate goals. Serving The Twin Cities French-American Community MINNEAPOLIS LAKES OFFICE SaCattelin@CBBurnet.com 612-924-4352 612-703-8229 www.StephaneCattelin.com Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. visit-twincities.com | 95