There are some things everyone in Minnesota has in common, specifically things they have all done. Because you can’t be a real Minnesotan without having done these at least once, can you?

1. Swam in one of Minnesota's wonderful lakes!
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2. Been on a boat! A classic Minnesota pastime.
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3. Been ice skating! Probably on a lake.
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4. Stayed in a cabin, on a lake obviously!
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5. Enjoyed the amazing fall foliage - probably on a drive up north.
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6. Seen the Mississippi Headwaters and walked across them!
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7. Been to a meat raffle! And had a beer... or two... maybe three?
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8. Gone hunting - or at least been invited!
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9. Been to one of Minnesota's phenomenal state parks!
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10. Had a bonfire!
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11. Been practically eaten alive by mosquitos.
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12. Taken a picture with a Paul Bunyan statue!
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13. Been mistaken for a Canadian. People just don't get us.
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14. Caught yourself saying something in a classic Minnesota accent!
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15. Had a snow day! Sledding anyone?
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16. Bought produce from a random farm! It's always the best!
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17. Been caught in the middle of a huge unexpected downpour!
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18. Been to Como Park. Especially the zoo!
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19. Shopped in a mall! Because MN was the birthplace of indoor malls.
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20. Been to the MN State Fair at least once.
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21. Visited the MN's beautiful North Shore.
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22. Shoveled, brushed, plowed or otherwise moved snow!
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23. Gone fishing. And hopefully caught dinner!
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24. Made fun of Wisconsin or Iowa - or both!
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25. Been to a Minnesota Wild game!
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What is your favorite of this Minnesotan activities? What is your least favorite?

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