While there are many universal truths to be learned, there are a few Minnesota truths that people ought to be aware of. Minnesotans know that these things are not only true, but crucial facts. How many of the relatable things about Minnesota listed below were you already aware of?

  1. There are actually over 11,000 lakes in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Get it right!

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  1. And none of them are called “Lake Wobegon.” I know, shocking to you outsiders, really.

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  1. It’s not the cold, it’s the windchill. Always.

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  1. Caribou beats Starbucks any day.

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  1. It’s duck, duck, gray duck, and nobody can tell Minnesotans different.

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  1. It’s called “pop.”

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  1. Target is not just a store. It’s a way of life.

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  1. The joke about Minnesota seasons being winter and road construction is absolutely true.

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  1. It’s an honor to be sculpted in butter.

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  1. It’s called hotdish, not casserole, and it’s fantastic!

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  1. Mall of America is actually the worst place to shop. Avoid it like the plague, especially during the holidays.

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  1. People in Minnesota are in fact, TOO nice. Head to a four way stop in Minnesota to see what we mean.

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  1. Mosquitos are the real state bird of Minnesota.

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  1. The Vikings exist to break your heart.

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  1. A real goodbye can, and should, last several hours.

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What other Minnesota truths do you know? Please share them with us in the comments below.

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relatable things about Minnesota February 16, 2022 Jennifer Young What are seven weird things about Minnesota?

  1. It’s not uncommon to see Minnesotans in shorts and a t-shirt while playing in the snow.
  2. Minnesotans also have no problem driving through blizzards or on ice during the winter.
  3. What everyone else calls a casserole, Minnesotans calls a hotdish. Both are equally delicious!
  4. Minnesotans refer to all beverages as “pop” instead of “soda.”
  5. Even with a temperature of -30 and eight inches of snow on the ground, Minnesota schools typically aren’t cancelled.
  6. Minnesotans typically vacation in cold places. So, instead of escaping their usual chilly weather and vacationing somewhere more tropical, they’d much rather spend their vacation snow skiing or taking a cabin getaway.
  7. Speaking of chilly weather, Minnesotans would much rather live somewhere cold versus anywhere else. Plus, if you’re born and raised here, why would you want to live somewhere else, even if the weather is much warmer? Nothing beats home! Most people are surprised when they learn this one piece of trivia about Minnesota? There are many things that surprise people about Minnesota, especially first time visitors. One of these things is that you’ll always need a jacket. That’s right. Even in the summer months. It’s no secret that Minnesota winters can be brutally cold, so it’s not surprising the need for a jacket will come into play. However, even in the summer months you’ll possibly need a jacket, especially at night when the temperature tends to drop in the 20s, 30s, or 40s. To avoid Minnesota’s chilly weather, remember to always have a jacket on hand. What’s one of the funniest things about Minnesota? There are many funny things about Minnesota, including its variety of whimsical statues, sculptures, etc. that are located throughout the state. One of these is the Toaster Tree. Numerous toasters are hanging from the branches of this tree, which is located in a home’s front yard at 355 Marsh Street, Sedan, Minnesota 56334.

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relatable things about Minnesota

February 16, 2022

Jennifer Young

What are seven weird things about Minnesota?

  1. It’s not uncommon to see Minnesotans in shorts and a t-shirt while playing in the snow.
  2. Minnesotans also have no problem driving through blizzards or on ice during the winter.
  3. What everyone else calls a casserole, Minnesotans calls a hotdish. Both are equally delicious!
  4. Minnesotans refer to all beverages as “pop” instead of “soda.”
  5. Even with a temperature of -30 and eight inches of snow on the ground, Minnesota schools typically aren’t cancelled.
  6. Minnesotans typically vacation in cold places. So, instead of escaping their usual chilly weather and vacationing somewhere more tropical, they’d much rather spend their vacation snow skiing or taking a cabin getaway.
  7. Speaking of chilly weather, Minnesotans would much rather live somewhere cold versus anywhere else. Plus, if you’re born and raised here, why would you want to live somewhere else, even if the weather is much warmer? Nothing beats home! Most people are surprised when they learn this one piece of trivia about Minnesota? There are many things that surprise people about Minnesota, especially first time visitors. One of these things is that you’ll always need a jacket. That’s right. Even in the summer months. It’s no secret that Minnesota winters can be brutally cold, so it’s not surprising the need for a jacket will come into play. However, even in the summer months you’ll possibly need a jacket, especially at night when the temperature tends to drop in the 20s, 30s, or 40s. To avoid Minnesota’s chilly weather, remember to always have a jacket on hand. What’s one of the funniest things about Minnesota? There are many funny things about Minnesota, including its variety of whimsical statues, sculptures, etc. that are located throughout the state. One of these is the Toaster Tree. Numerous toasters are hanging from the branches of this tree, which is located in a home’s front yard at 355 Marsh Street, Sedan, Minnesota 56334.

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  1. It’s not uncommon to see Minnesotans in shorts and a t-shirt while playing in the snow.

  2. Minnesotans also have no problem driving through blizzards or on ice during the winter.

  3. What everyone else calls a casserole, Minnesotans calls a hotdish. Both are equally delicious!

  4. Minnesotans refer to all beverages as “pop” instead of “soda.”

  5. Even with a temperature of -30 and eight inches of snow on the ground, Minnesota schools typically aren’t cancelled.

  6. Minnesotans typically vacation in cold places. So, instead of escaping their usual chilly weather and vacationing somewhere more tropical, they’d much rather spend their vacation snow skiing or taking a cabin getaway.

  7. Speaking of chilly weather, Minnesotans would much rather live somewhere cold versus anywhere else. Plus, if you’re born and raised here, why would you want to live somewhere else, even if the weather is much warmer? Nothing beats home!

Most people are surprised when they learn this one piece of trivia about Minnesota?

There are many things that surprise people about Minnesota, especially first time visitors. One of these things is that you’ll always need a jacket. That’s right. Even in the summer months. It’s no secret that Minnesota winters can be brutally cold, so it’s not surprising the need for a jacket will come into play. However, even in the summer months you’ll possibly need a jacket, especially at night when the temperature tends to drop in the 20s, 30s, or 40s. To avoid Minnesota’s chilly weather, remember to always have a jacket on hand.

What’s one of the funniest things about Minnesota?

There are many funny things about Minnesota, including its variety of whimsical statues, sculptures, etc. that are located throughout the state. One of these is the Toaster Tree. Numerous toasters are hanging from the branches of this tree, which is located in a home’s front yard at 355 Marsh Street, Sedan, Minnesota 56334.