I lived in Florida for a few years and everyone could always pick me out of a crowd as the poster child for Minnesota. It was always a little frustrating because I wasn't trying to be different. I was just deeply rooted in my Minnesota ways. We all love where we come from, but sometimes our stereotypes do get a little old no matter how true they are.

1. We're obsessed with crock pots. Yes, you probably have one, but I doubt you are technically "obsessed" with it. I mean, you probably even get kind of sick of them toward the end of winter...right?

2. We all love snow so much. Snow can be fun, but LOVE it? I don't know. I definitely hate shoveling.

3. We all have a cabin on the lake. I don't personally have one, but yes, I do know many people who do. I do want one...

4. We have thick accents. Some of us do, and some of us don't. It really depends on certain words. Of course I say boat, float and goat a little different. DON'T you?

5. We love hot dish. OK, this one is pretty much true. I haven't really had hot dish I didn't like. Plus, the word "hot dish" sounds way more appealing than the word "casserole."

6. We all hunt and ice fish. I think a lot of Minnesotans do, but it's annoying when people that aren't from here assume we all do.

7. We like lutefisk. It's gross and so untrue. I mean, maybe it's OK if you dip it into something. Who even started that rumor?

8. We all know how to ice skate. Skating is an art form. It's a serious talent. Just because one simply owns skates, does NOT mean they know how to use them correctly!

9. We're obsessed with hockey. I mean, Zach Parise is pretty hot...

10. We're handy. Let's face it, Minnesota is the land of industry. Chances are you know someone handy, but that doesn't mean we all are.

11. We love being cold. No one loves being cold. I love summer and warm socks. I do sleep with a fan though...

12. We are always dressed in lots of layers. We're pretty much like little colorful onions running around in the snow.

13. We only like eating meat and potatoes. I mean, I do like eating that...but, I also like other things too...as long as there is meat and a starch involved--corn is a good choice.

14. We're Minnesota nice. I can get real crabby and mean...in my head--but, I'll never let you know.

15. We only wear North Face gear. I've seen people wear other brands before...once.

16. We are the movie Fargo. Come on, it's played out.

17. We have super long goodbyes. I'll have you know that I don't even say goodbye to someone when I'm done texting them. That should count for something, right?

Are there any that I missed?

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