21 Surefire Signs That You Definitely Belong In Minnesota

If you’ve ever considered a move to the land of 10,000 lakes or if you’ve ever questioned your loyalty to this great state, just look for a sign, or two, or three. Life in Minnesota is pretty swell, here are a few things you might discover about living in Minnesota. These are all relatable things about Minnesota that any tried-and-true Minnesotan will find themselves nodding about! Let's test your inner Minnesotan, shall we?

1. You can handle a change in weather, multiple times a day. You never know when the winds will kick up and the clouds will come rolling in.

2. You love butter. It's amazing. They should make artwork out of... oh wait, they do here.

3. You love lakes and water. Like a lot. You would write songs dedicated to lakes... if you could write songs.

4. You dream of a white Christmas. Because you think snow is truly beautiful.

5. You love hockey. Watching or playing, you belong in Minnesota.

6. Your favorite seasonings are salt and pepper.

7. And ketchup. Whether you buy it in a single bottle or 38 at a time, it goes on everything.

8. Your idea of the perfect vacation is to drive a few hours North.

9. You don't back away from a challenge. And you're a good driver.

10. You think mosquito netting makes a beautiful patio decoration. Or you are tough enough to deal with mosquitos on your own.

11. You like beer, and bars. You'll find plenty of both in MN.

12. You think nothing compares to being on a boat. You might even own one, and it's probably for fishing.

13. You love shopping at Target. I mean, who doesn't... but for Minnesotans, Target is a way of life.

14. You embrace Caribou Coffee because there's more to life than Starbucks.

15. You love tater tots, especially in hotdish.

16. You dream of growing up and buying a cabin on the lake.

17. As hard as you may try, you can't help but pronounce a few words in a way that makes people laugh.

18. You drink POP.

19. You like bonfires. All summer long.

20. You aren't afraid to leave your car running in the parking lot. We can all trust each other so we don't freeze.

21. You're nice. Otherwise, you're out.

So what do you think, are you a Minnesotan at heart? If you have been living in Minnesota there are certainly more signs you belong in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. What is MN like for you? What are some other unique and wonderful things about Minnesota you can think of? Share all your weird quirks and qualities in the comments!

Then be sure to read all of the many reasons why our hearts will always be in Minnesota.