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We can do stuff outside in MN if you layer enough by StetsonDan
The extra hour won't really help much in the winter because sunset is still coming around 6pm for you. You're home, but it's not like you are going to do much outside during that time after work. Maybe a brief walk before dinner?
My point is that for the time period where we go back to standard time (November through March), most people nationwide are not doing a lot in the evenings outside.
Given the safety concerns raised, I don't think the trade off is worth the change for it to "be nice to have daylight after work." Of course, I'm also up at 5am most mornings.