Thanks for all the fast and informative replies.
Basically, I want to be able to carry in MN--I have family there and visit a couple of times a year.
I hadn't considered the UT permit, but that's a nice option, since as mentioned above, MN requires an inconvenient in-person application. Besides, it appears that the Utah permit application fee is actually less than the MN renewal cost would be. =)
I'm in Lincoln, by the way.
Thanks again
Edited to add: Does anyone offer classes on Sundays? I'm usually a bit tied up on Saturdays.