Things That Come To Mind When You Think Of Minnesota

Stereotypes and famous places are just the tip of the iceberg for Minnesota but sometimes it’s fun to take a look at what the rest of the country sees. As a non-native Minnesotan, I can attest to the fact that these are the things that come to mind when they think about Minnesota.

Snow. So much snow.

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Not to mention ice. So much ice.

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus Seriously, is this state a portal to the North Pole?

Lakes. People hear there are a lot in Minnesota.

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Fishing. Usually happens in all those lakes.

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Hockey. Minnesota loves hockey.

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Mall of America. Minnesota invented the mall.

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The Mayo Clinic. A saving grace to many.

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Prince.

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Bob Dylan.

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A Prairie Home Companion.

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The Minnesota State Fair. Probably the best.

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Pure hatred of Wisconsin.

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Hotdish. How did I ever live not knowing what this is?

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Beer. And drinking in general, let’s face it.

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Niceness. Until you get to Minnesota you don’t get how nice Minnesota really is.

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While first impressions do have merit, however, as a Minnesota transplant, I can also now attest to the fact that Minnesota is so much more than its stereotypes. It is an amazing and breathtakingly beautiful state and I am very proud to live here. Minnesotans, what do you wish people would think of? Share your ideas with us on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page!