Best Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota Cities for Keeping Resolutions

Whether it's starting something or stopping something, a lot of us use January to hit the reset button in our lives by rolling out our annual New Year's resolutions.

Some last a few days, while others take hold and become part of our lives.

So what are we trying to change this year?

24/7 Tempo reviewed a report by the consumer data site Statista, which surveyed 1,000 Americans about which things they most want to change in the new year.

MOST POPULAR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Exercise more (52%)
Eat healthier (50%)
Lose weight (40%)
Save more money (39%)
Spend more time with family and friends (37%)
Spend less time on social media (20%)
Reduce stress on the job (19%)
Reduce spending on living expenses (19%)
Improve job performance (18%)
Quit smoking (17%)

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In the Tri-State area, a trio of cities are among the best at keeping those resolutions deep into the new year.

Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, and Cedar Rapids all landed in the top 50 in a WalletHub survey.

182 cities were ranked on their ability to keep resolutions in five different categories:

Health
Financial
School/Work
Bad Habits
Relationships

Minneapolis was 22nd overall with a top ten ranking (#5) in keeping financial resolutions. Minnesota's largest city ranked in the bottom half (#95) in school/work resolutions.

Sioux Falls checked in at number 36 overall. South Dakota's largest city was fourth in the nation in keeping bad habit resolutions, but just 111th in relationship resolutions.

Cedar Rapids was 50th in America. Iowa's second-largest city had a top ten showing (#7) in financial resolutions but was 127th in health resolutions.

Source: WalletHub

BEST CITIES FOR KEEPING RESOLUTIONS

Seattle, Washington
San Francisco, California
Scottsdale, Arizona
Salt Lake City, Utah
Overland Park, Kansas
Irvine, California
Fremont, California
San Diego, California
Austin, Texas
Orlando, Florida

WORST CITIES FOR KEEPING RESOLUTIONS

Newark, New Jersey
Shreveport, Louisiana
Gulfport, Mississippi
Augusta, Georgia
Huntington, West Virginia
Dover, Delaware
Fayetteville, North Carolina
San Bernardino, California
Detroit, Michigan
Jackson, Mississippi

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Inside Minnesota's Largest Candy Store

I had been to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store once before, but they did some pretty cool things since the last time I was there. They added a bunch of superheroes, Star Wars stuff, and a candy band.

According to their Facebook page, Jim's Apple Farm is actually how the now huge candy store got its start. It is located in Jordan, MN and you can't miss it. It is a huge yellow building.

Even though candy is mentioned in the name, they have a little bit of everything. They have fresh baked pies and cookies and fudge. We walked in and it smelled amazing!

They also have the largest selection of sodas! Then there is chocolate and taffy and gummies and chips and puzzles and games. So much stuff!

They even have a Zoltar machine like in the movie, Big. I had to check that out. He told me the only helping hand is at the end of my arm. Gee, thanks Zoltar.

There were even crickets and worms! Not gummy worms, but actual worms.

They also have candy from all over the world!

The store is seasonal, however. November is their last month of operation for the season.

The 6 Types of South Dakota Drivers You Deal With Every Winter

Every year it snows in Sioux Falls. We may live in denial during the spring and summer, but it happens.

When the snow falls on the Falls, life in the city does not stop. We all still have to go to work, school, and the liquor store...um I mean go get snacks.

When you tackle the snowy routes around town you tend to run across six types of drivers in the snow.