Minnesota AI Index · November 2026

Who AI recommends in the Twin Cities.

We asked 5 AI assistants the questions Minnesotans ask before they buy, across 14 categories, and counted every business they named.

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We asked AI who to call. It had thoughts. Pat the Pretzel, the SEO and AI search snack The IndexNovember 2026 Categories14 AI answers counted262 AI assistants5 See the results →
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The results, by category

Insurance agency

18 answers from 5 assistants

  1. North Risk Partners 28%
  2. Farmers Insurance – Brent Krause Agency 28%
  3. Christensen Group 28%
  4. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) – Minnesota 22%
  5. State Farm – Ross Nesbit Agency 17%
The questions
  • Who is the best independent insurance agency in the Twin Cities?
  • I need home and auto insurance in Minneapolis. Which local agency should I call?
  • Best business insurance agency in Minnesota for a growing company?
  • Which insurance agencies in the Twin Cities have the best reviews?

Hardware store

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Frattallone's Hardware 75%
  2. Ace Hardware 50%
  3. Menards 40%
  4. The Home Depot 30%
  5. Lowe's 30%
The questions
  • What is the best hardware store in the Twin Cities?
  • Where should I go for hardware and paint in St. Paul, Minnesota?
  • Best local hardware store chain in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
  • Which Twin Cities hardware store has the most helpful staff?

Jeweler

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. R.F. Moeller Jeweler 65%
  2. Continental Diamond 60%
  3. Wixon Jewelers 55%
  4. JB Hudson Jewelers 30%
  5. Filigree Jewelers 30%
The questions
  • Where should I buy an engagement ring in Minneapolis?
  • Best jewelry store in the Twin Cities?
  • Who is the most trusted jeweler in Minneapolis for a high-end watch?
  • Best place in Minnesota to buy fine jewelry for an anniversary?

Real estate brokerage

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Coldwell Banker Realty 60%
  2. Edina Realty 55%
  3. RE/MAX Results 55%
  4. Keller Williams 40%
  5. Lakes Sotheby's International Realty 30%
The questions
  • Who is the best real estate agent to sell my house in the Twin Cities?
  • Best real estate brokerage in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
  • I want to sell my home fast in Minnesota. Which real estate company should I use?
  • Which Twin Cities realtors have the best track record?

Personal injury law

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. 85%
  2. Meshbesher & Spence 75%
  3. SiebenCarey 70%
  4. TSR Injury Law 45%
  5. Hall Law, P.A. 35%
The questions
  • Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis?
  • I was in a car accident in Minnesota. Which law firm should I call?
  • Best personal injury law firm in the Twin Cities?
  • Top-rated injury attorneys in Minnesota for a serious case?

Child care

17 answers from 5 assistants

  1. New Horizon Academy 71%
  2. Primrose School 47%
  3. Casa de Corazón 47%
  4. Tierra Encantada 41%
  5. KinderCare Learning Centers 29%
The questions
  • What is the best daycare in the Twin Cities?
  • Best child care center for a toddler in Minneapolis?
  • Which preschool chains in Minnesota do parents recommend?
  • Best Spanish immersion daycare in the Twin Cities?

Wealth management

17 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Wealth Enhancement Group 35%
  2. Trailhead Planners 35%
  3. NorthRock Partners 29%
  4. SilverOak Wealth Management 24%
  5. JNBA Financial Advisors 18%
The questions
  • Who is the best wealth management firm in Minneapolis?
  • Best financial advisor in the Twin Cities for a business owner?
  • Which independent wealth advisors in Minnesota would you recommend for high-net-worth families?
  • Top fee-only financial planning firms in Minneapolis?

Group outings

19 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Can Can Wonderland 63%
  2. Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater 26%
  3. Up-Down Minneapolis 21%
  4. The Escape Game Minneapolis 21%
  5. Topgolf Brooklyn Center 21%
The questions
  • What are the best things to do in Minneapolis for a bachelorette party?
  • Fun group activities in the Twin Cities for a work outing?
  • Best birthday party ideas for adults in Minneapolis?
  • Unique things to do in St. Paul with a group of friends?

Pest control

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Plunkett's Pest Control 75%
  2. Adam's Pest Control 70%
  3. Rove Pest Control 50%
  4. Terminix 40%
  5. Rainbow Pest Experts 35%
The questions
  • Who is the best pest control company in the Twin Cities?
  • I have mice in my house in Minneapolis. Who should I call?
  • Best commercial pest control company in Minnesota?
  • Which pest control companies in Minnesota have the best reviews?

Furniture store

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Room & Board 90%
  2. Hom Furniture 65%
  3. Schneiderman's Furniture 60%
  4. Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture 40%
  5. Blu Dot Outlet 30%
The questions
  • What is the best furniture store in the Twin Cities?
  • Where should I buy a quality sofa in Minneapolis?
  • Best place in Minnesota to furnish a whole house?
  • Which Twin Cities furniture stores have the best quality for the price?

Roofing

16 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Sela Roofing & Remodeling 63%
  2. Walker Roofing 31%
  3. NMC Exteriors 31%
  4. Garlock-French Roofing 31%
  5. Snap Construction 25%
The questions
  • Who is the best roofing company in the Twin Cities?
  • I need a new roof after hail damage in Minneapolis. Who should I call?
  • Best roofer in St. Paul, Minnesota?
  • Which Minnesota roofing contractors have the best reviews?

Orthopedics

20 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Twin Cities Orthopedics 90%
  2. Allina Health Orthopedics 65%
  3. Summit Orthopedics 60%
  4. M Health Fairview Orthopedics 55%
  5. TRIA Orthopedic Center 35%
The questions
  • Who is the best orthopedic surgeon in the Twin Cities?
  • Best place for a knee replacement in Minneapolis?
  • I hurt my shoulder. Which orthopedic clinic in Minnesota should I go to?
  • Best sports medicine clinic in the Twin Cities?

Funeral home

16 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Washburn-McReavy 69%
  2. Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services – South Minnehaha 63%
  3. Cremation Society of Minnesota 44%
  4. Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels 31%
  5. Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels 31%
The questions
  • What is the best funeral home in Minneapolis?
  • Which funeral homes in the Twin Cities do families recommend?
  • Best cremation services in Minnesota?
  • I need to plan a funeral in the Twin Cities. Where should I start?

Window replacement

19 answers from 5 assistants

  1. Renewal by Andersen of the Greater Twin Cities 68%
  2. Window World Twin Cities 42%
  3. Beissel Window & Siding 26%
  4. Window Concepts of Minnesota 21%
  5. Scherer Window & Door Consultants 16%
The questions
  • Who is the best window replacement company in the Twin Cities?
  • Best place to buy new windows for my house in Minneapolis?
  • Which Minnesota window companies have the best reviews?
  • I want to replace drafty windows in St. Paul. Who should I call?

How we ran it

  • 5 assistants: ChatGPT, ChatGPT + web search, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity. ChatGPT is OpenAI's GPT-5.4 asked directly, and "ChatGPT + web search" is the same model given a web search tool. Neither is the ChatGPT app itself.
  • 4 questions per category, written the way a customer would ask them. Every question is listed on this page.
  • Run once, on November 2, 2026. Answers move week to week. A share is how many answers named a business, out of the answers that named anyone.
  • Nobody paid to be here, and nobody on the list knew we were running it.

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