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Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes (but actually more), suspiciously polite small talk, and winters so brutal they turn snow shoveling into a competitive sport. Minnesotans are humble, hearty, and helpful to a fault—but don’t mistake that niceness for passivity. Beneath that cozy flannel lies a deep pride in their hotdish, their hockey, and their ability to survive blizzards like it’s just a light dusting. If you’re looking to test the limits of that “Minnesota Nice,” here are 11 subtle ways to mildly annoy someone from the North Star State.
Say, “Oh, it’s basically Canada, right?”
Close in geography, far in accent pride and casserole variety.
Mispronounce “Minnesota” as “Min-uh-so-dah.”
It’s “Minnuh-SO-tah,” with the kind of “O” that can cut through lake ice.
Ask what a hotdish is—and then call it casserole.
It’s hotdish. It’s sacred. And it probably contains tater tots.
Complain about the cold when it’s 20°F.
That’s sweatshirt weather. Talk to them when your eyelashes freeze shut.
Mock the “you betcha” accent.
They’ll smile, but you’ve just insulted generations of Scandinavian pride.
Trash talk the Vikings.
They already suffer enough. No need to reopen those playoff wounds.
Say you’ve never heard of lutefisk.
Good. They were going to warn you anyway.
Say Wisconsin has better cheese.
Bold words for someone surrounded by people who fish through ice for fun.
Be confused by “up north.”
It’s not a direction. It’s a lifestyle. With a cabin. On a lake. Maybe two.
Ask what they even do for fun in winter.
Have you heard of snowmobiling, pond hockey, and judging your snowblower’s horsepower?
Say Fargo is your favorite part of Minnesota.
That’s North Dakota, don’tcha know?
Despite all that, Minnesotans will likely still invite you in, offer you a bar (the dessert kind), and apologize when you bump into them. Just remember—layer up, bring lefse, and never question the structural integrity of a Jell-O salad at a potluck.
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