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flag The Upper Midwest sees growing billionaire presence, with Wisconsin leading the region and most U.S. states now home to at least one billionaire.

flag As of 2026, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, and neighboring Upper-Midwest states each host billionaires, reflecting broader national trends of wealth beyond coastal hubs. flag Minnesota has five billionaires, including Cargill heirs and tech and media founders. flag South Dakota’s T. Denny Sanford, a former banking executive and philanthropist, is its sole billionaire. flag Iowa’s Harry H. Stine, founder of Stine Seed, is the state’s richest person. flag North Dakota’s Gary Tharaldson and Nebraska’s four billionaires, including Warren Buffett, add to the region’s wealth. flag Wisconsin leads with seven billionaires from major firms in retail, tech, and consumer goods. flag Nationally, over 1,100 billionaires collectively hold $5.7 trillion, with California, New York, and Florida having the highest concentrations, though most states now have at least one billionaire.

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