So you’re planning on moving to Minnesota and you don’t know how you’ll survive that frigid wasteland…I mean your new home that you’re so excited for! You wonder, what are some of the essentials for everyday life in MN? From kitchenware to winter clothing we have you covered! Here are things you cannot survive without in the land of 10,000 lakes.

1. A smile!
Flickr/Ben Smith
At least try to be nice in Minnesota - we are known for it.
2. A shovel.
Flickr/Pink Sherbet Photography
That is - if you want to be able to get anywhere this winter.
3. A reliable car.
Flickr/Rhonda Oglesby
Again - if you want to get anywhere this winter.
4. A fan.
Flickr/Ryk Neethling
Because when summer does finally hit - it hits hard!
5. Swimsuits - a lot of them!
Flickr/Shane Ede
Here a lake, there a lake, everywhere a lake... seriously.
6. A baking dish.
Flickr/Steven Depolo
For all the hotdish in your future.
7. Warm winter clothing!
Flickr/Girls in Hunter Boots and more
Because the windchill hurts without that extra jacket and hat!

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8. And some warm winter boots.
Flickr/Malika Ladak
Or no fun in the snow for you!
9. A camera.
Flickr/Naser Hawamdeh
MN is a phenomenally beautiful state and you must have a good camera for all the beautiful things you can capture!
10. An apple slicer.
Flickr/Bill Selak
If you don't believe us, just wait until the end of this apple season!
11. A Rake or Leaf Blower.
Flickr/Don LaVange
Speaking of fall - you'll definitely want to invest in one of these because MN leaves do not mess around!
12. Jumper Cables.
Flickr/Al Ibrahim
Always a good idea, but a requirement for vehicle safety in MN.
13. Mosquito Repellant!
Flickr/U.S. Department of Agriculture
Good luck not getting eaten alive out here!
14. A bike.
Flickr/Dustin Gaffke
Biking is huge in MN and you'll definitely want one for cruising around the amazing local parks!
15. A sense of adventure!
Flickr/Mr. Moment
You definitely need a good sense of adventure if you plan on living in this Northern wonderland.

Minnesotans, which one of these do you think is most essential to survival? And if you had to live without one, which one would it be?

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