These days, most people want their business to show up on Google, but the wealthiest residents in Minnesota are fighting to stay invisible. This small town consistently ranks among the richest communities in the state; however, if you try to look it up on Google Street View, you’ll hit a brick wall.
It’s around 12 miles north of St. Paul, right in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro, yet many have never even heard of its existence. And those who live there would like to keep it that way.
The town itself is just about 8 square miles and has a population of approximately 5,000. It’s also one of the most private zip codes in the U.S., and they have a very legal (and very expensive) reason for keeping the rest of us on the outside looking in.
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