Minnesotans are known as being “nice” but at GetKnit we know that we are much more than well-mannered Northerners with a thick accent. In an effort to celebrate how truly quirky (and wonderful) Minnesotans are, we have assembled a list of the 23 things that showcase that we are so much more than just nice:
#1
No matter how hungry we still are, we won’t take the last piece/serving of something. “No, no, no…you can have it…”
#2
We hold the door for people, even if they are 100 feet from the door and just kind of awkwardly stand there.
#3
When the snow piles up, you can almost put money on neighborly shoveling assistance.
#4
Even our vandals are nice by expressing support and love.
#5
We are innovative when it comes to eating (or drinking!) food and beer on a stick!
#6
After a long winter when our temps hit 40 degrees, our running community pulls out their summer “attire.” No matter the conditions.
#7
We go “all in” for our sports teams, even when their records aren’t the best.
#8
We are so “nice” that we even brand our community bikes with that mantra.
#9
The weather is a main topic in every conversation.
#10
We drink pop, not soda. But we’ll never reprimand you for it (to your face).
#11
At the end of a race, we like to reward our athletes with a local brew.
#12
“You Betcha” and “Uf Dah” are appropriate responses to almost anything.
#13
We love our 4-legged friends and spoil them with an abundance of off-leash dog parks.
#14
We support our local brewers on a weekly (if not daily!) basis.
#15
We understand that sometimes even our pets need to bundle up.
#16
The Minnesota “A” and “O” transform words like boat, bag, go, and Minnesota into magical sounding phrases.
#17
We have more state pride than most, and are quick to remind visitors of our many accolades (i.e. healthiest state, happiest in the US, most bike friendly, etc.).
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#18
We take part in the time honored tradition of “going up North” for the weekend…Even though we’re already pretty far North.
#19
We understand the “art” of layering our clothes as our temperatures often have a 40+ degree swing in any given day.
#20
Instead of retreating inside in the winters; we hold festivals, build castles and bars out of ice, and play outside as much as we can.
#21
We treat our lakes as if they were the beaches of California and Hawaii.
#22
We talk about Prince like he is our good friend.
#23
Sick? Rough week? We will deliver a hot dish (NOT casserole!) to your door!
As we said, Minnesotans are so much more than nice!
