If you ever need to pick a Minnesotan out of a crowd, here a few slight tells that they hail from the land of 10,000 lakes.

1. They awkwardly smile and agree to avoid conflict.
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2. They have the funniest accents around.
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3. They aren't afraid of a little cold, snow, or ice. In fact, they probably embrace it.
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4. Which means they will probably look more like this guy, when everyone else looks like...
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These guys.
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5. They're wearing an article of clothing that references their hometown, school, or team... all from Minnesota.
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6. In the winter they look like they haven't seen the sun in years.
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Or in the summer they are burned up or tanned from all that lake time.
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7. The men are sporting a flannel or a beard (or both).
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8. Everyone from other states says "there's someone from Canada!".
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Do any of those fit you? What do you think helps spot a fellow resident? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below!

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