Minnesota Named 6th Best State for Millennials to Live and Work A new study done by Wallethub has just named Minnesota as the 6th best state in the country for Millennials to live and work. Millennials are the generation born between 1981 – 1996 that often gets a bad reputation for being entitled, parentally dependent, emotionally fragile. As a Millennial myself, I can confirm that we aren't all that way. Millennials have come of age and entered the workforce in the shadow of the Great Recession, which has significantly reduced their job prospects and earning potential for decades to come. Plus, many millennials are struggling due to financial difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting high rate of unemployment.