Most People Don’t Know These 16 Movies Were Filmed In Minnesota

Many well-known movies have been filmed in various locations across Minnesota.

It may not be Hollywood, but MN has been home to many a film crew over the years. Sure, everyone can guess A Prairie Home Companion, Fargo, Grumpy Old Men, and Purple Rain, but you may not know all these other movies were filmed in Minnesota!

1. Airport (1970).

2. Untamed Heart (1993).

This 1993 flick filmed scenes at Joe's Coffee Shop and 1535 Jefferson Street Northwest in Minneapolis, among other Twin Cities spots!

3. Mallrats (1995).

Mallrats was filmed in Eden Prairie Center in the 90s.

4. The Mighty Ducks (1992).

You couldn't film a heart-warming comedy about hockey anywhere besides MN! This was filmed most notably at Elliot Park, Mickey's Diner and Cook Memorial Arena, among other locations.

5. Twenty Bucks (1993).

The life of a twenty wove its way through the MSP airport and the Twin Cities.

6. Young Adult (2011).

This hilarious movie was filmed at a few MN locations, not to mention Minnesota is where the film takes place!

7. North Country (2005).

A movie about the first major sexual harassment case filmed in various MN locations like the Iron Range.

8. Beautiful Girls (1996).

This 1996 classic was filmed most notably at Bryant Lake Bowl and in Stillwater and Marine On St. Croix.

9. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).

Drop Dead Gorgeous filmed all over MN, even at Wayzata West Junior High School!

10. Overnight Delivery (1998).

This 1998 flick filmed scenes in Golden Valley, Hastings, Maple Wood, Stillwater, Waconia, and at MSP Airport, Ground Zero Nightclub, the Minneapolis Convention Center, and the University of St. Thomas.

11. A Simple Plan (1998).

A Simple Plan filmed in Delano, Golden Valley and St. Paul as well as Energy Park Studios - home base for many an MN movie!

12. Jingle All The Way (1996).

They had to film at MOA among other MN spots for this Christmas comedy. They also gave Mickey's diner and Nicollet Island another shot at screen time.

13. Joe Somebody (2001).

This 2001 movie staring Tim Allen was shot in Conner's Deli, the Grand Hotel Minneapolis, Grumpy's Bar and Grill and other Minneapolis locations.

14. Stuck Between Stations (2011).

This 2011 movie is local Minnesota born and bred and was filmed in the best spots in Minneapolis like Uptown and Loring Park.

15. A Serious Man (2009).

A Serious Man filmed in Bloomington, Minneapolis, Roseville, and St. Louis Park, among other MN spots.

16. Angus (1995).

This hilarious 1995 movie was filmed in Stillwater and Owatonna.

How many of these did you know were Minnesota movies? Which one is your favorite?

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