Yes, all are welcome in Minnesota, even in those rural areas. There are some backwards people but, as a lifelong Minnesotan, I choose to believe its just because they haven’t met or known any trans people themselves.
There are good people everywhere in the state, but there are some real bigots in the furthest places. Let’s not forget the COVID-19 protests at the governors mansion, or COVID-19 survey workers facing intimidation and racism.