15 Signs You’re A Minnesota Girl

Minnesota is a world of it’s own and the girls there are truly one of a kind. The beautiful beaches and lakes are some only people from Minnesota can appreciate. And let’s not forget about Martha’s bucket of cookies. These are signs you’re a Minnesota girl! 

1. You can handle anything the weather throws at you.

Tornadoes, flash floods, snowstorms, and 90 degree days. You have mastered the art of dressing in layers because it might rain in the morning, be sunny in the afternoon, and be snowing by night time. You have to be prepared for it all.

2. You know that the State Fair is a BIG deal.

It’s not called the Great Minnesota Get Together for nothing. Everyone goes and you and your friends have been planning what you’re going to eat there for weeks.  You know you have to stop at the Sweet Martha’s Cookies Booth. 

3. You have mastered corn hole.

Corn hole tournaments get intense. You play them at every social gathering and it’s seriously embarrassing to lose.

4. You know all about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

Fun Fact: His giant footprints filled with water are what became our over 10,000 lakes.

5. You can confidently drive a car, a boat, and a snowmobile.

Getting your boating and snowmobile licenses were just as normal as getting your driver’s license. But you were probably more prepared for the first two vehicle certifications since you’ve been driving them illegally all your life.

6. You know that the “U” refers to the University of Minnesota.

Everywhere you go, people are wearing Gopher apparel. Even if the football team doesn’t win much, we still love them!

7. You dislike Edina.

Little known fact: It stands for Every Day I Need Attention. It’s basically the Beverly Hills of Minnesota.

8. You don’t need a coat when it’s above 32 degrees.

If it isn’t a blizzard outside, then it’s considered a beautiful day in MN. Especially if it’s sunny. Then jackets definitely aren’t necessary. It’s just a little chilly, right?

9. You are equally comfortable in the big city and in the North Woods.

Walking around Minneapolis in high heels or roasting s’mores up in the Mesabi Iron Range, you’ve probably done both in the same week.

10. You have great neighbors because everyone is Minnesota Nice!

You have know everyone’s names, babysit their kids, and shovel each other’s driveways. It’s hard not to bond when you’re constantly battling the elements together.

11. You know the truth about the Mall of America.

It’s overwhelmingly huge, noisy, and the only people who actually go there are tourists and bored teenagers. Every store you’d actually go to in there can be found in another, closer mall.

12. You speak proper English.

For example, it’s hot dish, not casserole. It’s a water fountain, not a bubbler. And it’s pop, NOT soda.

13. Never having a snow day. Literally never.

You basically needed to be barricaded in your home by 5 feet of snow for the schools to even consider closing.

14. You know you’re going to have a great weekend when you and your friends decide to “go up to the lake”.

“Go up to the lake” is a general phrase and could be referring to any number of lakes from Lake Como to Mille Lacs to Lake Vermillion. You either have a cabin or are friends with someone who has a cabin. Either way, you’re going up to the lake a lot over the summer.

15. You’re never bored because there is always something fun to do!

The Twin Cities is a center of culture and commerce, the small towns are adorable, and Up North has no shortage of water sports and other outdoor activities. Minnesota has the best of both worlds!

Are you from Minnesota and have more signs to share!? Comment below!

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