We were all confused by this until we saw the criteria... 

"Minnesota on the other hand is improving at a time when, as CNBC puts it, "companies are clamoring for workers," ranking 4th in "Life, Health & Inclusion," 4th in "Tech & Innovation," 3rd in "Infrastructure," 13th in "Education," and 17th in both "Workforce" and "Cost of Living.""

Read more over at Bring Me The News: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/minnesota-knocks-texas-out-of-top-5-in-cnbcs-top-states-for-business-ranking#:~:text=Minnesota%20has%20vaulted%20into%20the,State%2C%20which%20fell%20to%206th.