Sports Scene Showdown: How Does St. Cloud Compare?

When we think about cities with big sports scenes, places like Los Angeles, Boston, and New York typically come to mind. But what about smaller cities? WalletHub decided to find out which cities are the best for sports fans across the nation. They looked at various sports like football, basketball, and hockey. Minnesota's Minneapolis came in 16th overall, scoring high in baseball and hockey but not so much in basketball and soccer. St. Paul wasn't far behind, ranking 42nd overall, with a surprising low rank in hockey given it hosts the Wild, Frost, and D1 St. Thomas teams. Further down the list are Bemidji and Duluth, both with decent hockey rankings but overall low scores. St. Cloud finds itself in a similar situation, ranking 60th in hockey but 388th overall out of 400 cities. This might seem surprising, especially considering the city's love for hockey. So, how does St. Cloud stack up as a sports town? It's clear that while hockey is strong, there's room to grow in other sports areas.