Minnesota small towns are constantly turning out amazing people, and it’s no wonder why! Growing up in a small town is a hugely different experience than living in the TC Metro and there’s a reason many prefer it. Well, several reasons. Here’s why people who have grown up in rural MN, love their childhood so much:

1. You get to enjoy the true beauty of Minnesota!
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Rural MN is stunning!
2. You'll always feel welcome in your hometown, no matter how long you've been gone.
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And you can count on people to know everything about where you've been and what you've been doing when you get back! Small town word travels fast!
3. You never get lost.
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You can navigate with local landmarks and it helps when the town is only 3 blocks long.
4. You get to spend more time having fun at the lake!
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Other people have to drive to reach small town MN lake resorts but you're already living in MN paradise.
5. You learn the importance of family and the older generations.
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And show them respect.
6. You always have a handy, helpful set of neighbors!
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So don't worry if there's something you can't fix!
7. You get to learn about farming and animals, even if you don't live on a farm.
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Nothing beats seeing newborn animals, and you'll probably see quite a few!
8. You'll know everyone in town and make friends that last forever!
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Whenever you get together it'll be like no time has passed.
9. Which makes turning 21 that much better!
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Small town MN bars are the place to be!
10. It's fun to learn to drive.
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You don't need to deal with traffic and you probably learn early.

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11. You grow up tough!
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Much tougher than those city folks.
12. Going to the city is an exciting vacation.
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It's fun to visit the big city when you know your quiet hometown is waiting when you're done.
13. You learn the value of hard work!
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Small town MN is full of the most hardworking people in the state.
14. You can actually handle Minnesota winters.
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You know how to survive the cold months without other people plowing the streets for you.
15. There's never any traffic.
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Until they put in that one stoplight that takes forever... but usually there's still no traffic.
16. You get the best fresh food.
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Probably from the farm down the road!
17. You get the chance to see plenty of wildlife!
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Without all those tourists scaring them away!
18. You learn to play outside.
And not on a tablet.
19. Small town holiday celebrations are the best!
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Especially when there's a parade involved!
20. You'll have the best childhood memories.
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Everyone that grows up in small town MN gets to look back with joy and pride on their town and how they were raised.

Which Minnesota town are you proud to be from? What was your favorite part of growing up there?

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