13 Photos Of Things That Only Minnesotans Will Understand

Folks who aren’t from the Land of 10,000 Lakes may certainly recognize some of these images. But for those of us who live here, these are things that only Minnesotans will understand at a deeper level. One look at these images, and we know exactly what they depict and likely have our own memories and opinions about the place or time. Take a look!

1. You've crossed the largest river in North America on foot.

2. You remember sitting in these seats to watch a game - or a concert or a monster truck rally.

3. You know all the best foods that are served on sticks, and you know exactly where to find your favorites.

4. You know this scene is nowhere near an ocean.

5. Your high school let kids miss class to come here.

6. You definitely trick-or-treated in the snow - and you remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991.

8. You have a favorite among the state's many Paul Bunyan statues.

Subject: The 1906 historic golden four horses chariot sculpture Quadriga of the State capitol building of the state of Minnesota. — 9. You know where to find this statue.

10. When you look at this photo, you see blue mounds.

11. You've met this gal on a field trip or a weekend in the Cities.

12. You could watch these guys swimming for hours.

13. You see a gray duck in this picture.

Obviously, there are so many unique and wonderful things about life in Minnesota, we could have included dozens more images that would only make real sense to those of us who’ve lived here. That’s, frankly, one of the reasons that so many of us vacation in our own state! Do you think these photos represent things that only Minnesotans will understand?

Do these photos evoke any memories for you? What did I miss that I should have included? Let us know in the comments! And if you’re proud of your Minnesota roots, why not wear your roots and let everyone know where you’re from!

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13 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Minnesota

1. You've crossed the largest river in North America on foot.

2. You remember sitting in these seats to watch a game - or a concert or a monster truck rally.

3. You know all the best foods that are served on sticks, and you know exactly where to find your favorites.

4. You know this scene is nowhere near an ocean.

5. Your high school let kids miss class to come here.

6. You definitely trick-or-treated in the snow - and you remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991.

7. This was your favorite water tower.

8. You have a favorite among the state's many Paul Bunyan statues.

9. You know where to find this statue.

10. When you look at this photo, you see blue mounds.

11. You've met this gal on a field trip or a weekend in the Cities.

12. You could watch these guys swimming for hours.

13. You see a gray duck in this picture.

13 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Minnesota

Trent Jonas

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1. You've crossed the largest river in North America on foot.

2. You remember sitting in these seats to watch a game - or a concert or a monster truck rally.

3. You know all the best foods that are served on sticks, and you know exactly where to find your favorites.

4. You know this scene is nowhere near an ocean.

5. Your high school let kids miss class to come here.

6. You definitely trick-or-treated in the snow - and you remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991.

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