Minnesotans have a lot of state pride, and admitting that they fit certain stereotypes, that they like other places, or even that they haven’t experienced certain MN places can be shameful around their fellow residents. So most avoid any mention of these 10 things if they happen to be true, which at least 2 of them usually are. So put aside your pride, and tell us which ones you’ve never admitted.

1. They go to Wisconsin on vacation.
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Sure we give them a hard time, but Wisconsin has some beautiful and fun places.
2. They have a Minnesota accent.
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Okay, so maybe you don't sound like you're straight out of Fargo, but you probably still say at least one thing in a way that would cause some chuckles in the other states.
3. They're a bad driver.
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Yes, you. MN is swarming with terrible drivers. Just accept it and move on.
4. They love non-local beer.
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It's all about the local brews in MN and if you don't prefer them, you'd better hide your face while you order.
5. They've never been fishing. Or they've never caught a single fish.
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Because every real Minnesotan has at least been once, or several hundred times.

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6. They get REALLY cold.
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We do not like to admit that we're absolutely miserable when we walk outside for several months of the year. It would mean we aren't tough or worthy of living in the North.
7. They haven't been to the State Fair.
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If you haven't been to The Great Minnesota Get Together, just smile, nod and plan for next year to avoid the gasps and more information than you ever needed.
8. They've never been to Duluth.
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Because if you haven't seen Duluth or MN's iconic North Shore, why do you even live here?
9. How much butter they actually used.
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Because it's probably at least twice what the recipe said.
10. They really do speak Minnesotan.
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On top of not admitting the accent, people seem to magically forget all their uffdas, oh fers, you betchas, and doncha knows. You've said it all whether you remember it or not.

How many of these are true for you or someone you know? What else would you never admit to another Minnesotan?

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