Minneapolis has a violence problem, primarily in one precinct due to a gang war. Minnesota is basically a safe place to be. Never lived in St Cloud, but it is still small town USA and it takes a while for long time residents to really accept new comers- and college students are always new comers. It helps to be Norwegian and to like lutefisk. You are in driving distance of good hunting, bird and fur, and fishing. Last time I drove through, I saw a few exotic bars by the road side. One went out of business-speaks to the quality of their acts.
In another month or so, get Deep Woods Off and keep it handy. DEET is your friend. Otherwise. low brass 7 shot will work until the big ones hatch.