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A Look Inside The United States' First-Ever Certified "Blue Zone" Located In Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
December 1, 2023
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
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Minnesota native Dan Buettner is one of the foremost experts on how they work. Several years ago, a Minnesota community decided it wanted families to follow his guidance.
Albert Lea made headlines in 2016 when it became the first community in the country to be a certified Blue Zones community.
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