Minnesota has a way of getting people to embrace our culture. From the funny words we say to the food we eat, it’s pretty clear when we’ve been here for a while. Here ares one signs that show you’ve been spending too much time in the land of 10,000 lakes. Are you due for a vacation?

1. You own shirts for every MN team. Probably multiple.
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And maybe some other MN gear as well.
2. You're always prepared for a random downpour.
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And you've been caught in many.
3. Sometimes you think ketchup might be a bit spicy.
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And it's all you use on your food besides salt and pepper.
4. Your friends think you're a big beer snob.
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Because local beer is the only beer you'll drink.
5. Any mention of Wisconsin makes you roll your eyes.
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You hate them so much you don't remember why anymore.
6. You complain about the snow and cold all the time.
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Even though you secretly love it sometimes.

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7. And you've wondered if Florida is a fun place to live once or twice.
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Because everyone else is doing it.
8. You've thought about what you might look like carved out of butter.
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Pretty good, amiright?
9. You're super tired of road construction.
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It's the worst.
10. You drink pop.
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When someone says soda you do a double take.
11. You also look up the nearest Caribou whenever you need a cup of coffee.
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Because chances are, there's one a lot closer than Starbucks.
12. You proudly tell people that Minnesota has MORE than 10,000 lakes.
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Over 11,000 in fact.
13. You've caught yourself saying you betcha, dontcha know, uff da, or oh fer.
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Potentially in the same sentence.

We love our state so much it’s easy to stay forever, but it’s good to get out and explore the world once in a while.

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