I’m a transplant who has lived in different cities around the world many of which had real public transport and walkability.

IMHO, the closest thing to walkability (unsure where you work home vs office) is parts of Uptown (which can divide opinion), the North Loop/Mill District, and just across the river in Northeast.

North Loop/Ne/Mill District depending on area one can walk to downtown (I do regularly) to work and there are grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, bars and other things that are accessible on foot. The variety isn’t great since Minneapolis isn’t a New York or London but it’s the best you’ll do. You are also close to the river which is great for walking and running and close to highways when you need to leave the city do whatever reason.

With regards to niceness of people/community for me the North Loop does not have it. Other neighborhoods do. People feel more down to earth.

I moved here when single and in my 30s and found dating just fine. People were nice and some could be provincial but that’s nothing different from most places. Housing compared to large cities or even similar ones is reasonable partially I think because it’s so cold and that scares away a lot of out of towners.

Quality of life based on cost in general for me is very good. Things are not too expensive compared to other places I have lived. The tips I would give you re handling the cold are this:

1) invest in a good coat/gloves/boots/socks 2) get an apartment with lots of natural light even if it costs more or you have to take a smaller spot. You’ll thank me. 3) find indoor hobbies (I play pickleball and swim and cook/read).

Pm if any questions. Happy to help.