Some places in the US are turning empty malls into apartments. It helps with the housing crisis and also brings back retail. It makes perfect sense for Minnesota.
Not that I've had to do it, but buying a house is stressful. You have to deal with loads of paperwork, tour numerous areas, and convince your bank to give you a loan. Luckily, this Niche study discovered the best places to buy a house in Minnesota, so you don't have to!