While all we do is talk about how amazing and unique Minnesota is, there are a few standout things that really are ONLY in Minnesota. Where else can you find so many lakes and a giant spoon? Here are some of the most notable and recognizable things that you’ll find only in our state.
- Lakes everywhere you look! It’s one of the only things most people know about MN!
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- The biggest and best canoe area in the world, BWCA!
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- Some awesome outdoor sculptures, but most importantly Spoonbridge and Cherry.
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- The most beautiful fall colors in the world! So amazing!
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- Not to mentionhe best sunsets. Can you think of a sunset that rivals this one?
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- The headwaters of the one and only Mississippi River! It flows through several states but starts in MN!
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- The Mayo Clinic in all its world renowned glory. Don’t worry other states, we’ll just be saving lives over here in MN.
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- The best State Fair. How many of you went this year?
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- Superior’s North Shore in all its spectacular beauty!
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- First Ave in Minneapolis, the world famous music venue and launching place of many musicians.
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- So much snow and cold that it’s all people joke about or know us for.
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- World’s largest prairie chicken, among many other world’s largest things people had no idea existed until they drove by! Yay MN!
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Which one of these do you hear the most from non-Minnesotans? Which one do you think best represents our amazing state?!
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