I think the Twin Cities is a well-kept secret and as our beloved Purple One said "the cold keeps the bad out". We have fine food, craft beer, the live music scene is on point, comedians love us (as in we are smart and get them) and we have The Great Outdoors = incomparable! And that is the short list.
We have a few pro teams - this can be a tricky area, so I'll tread lightly : GO WILD!
...and the Great Minnesota Get-Together: The Minnesota State Fair! Seriously, this place is amazing.
I think Minnesota has a sweet ego. When something good or bad in the world happens we always have to find the Minnesota connection (maybe this is true for other areas, too, I kind of don't care because we are in The M-N therefore I have a bit of that ego too). With the passing of Prince all (many/most) Minnesotans are all feeling this loss. Hometown boy, huge success and he still chose to live here. Prince got it.
A moment of silence, please:
I also have much to say about "Minnesota Nice". Are we actually nice? hmmm...more on that later.
OH! And that accent from the movie Fargo - we DO NOT DO THAT. I definitely say "boat" in a way I used to wish I didn't...but I've learned to own it and be proud of that long "O". My Southern cousins LOVE this...or is that mocking, I'm sure it's love.
So - what's the point of this blog? To show proper love and respect for this great state and all it has to offer. Is it perfect? um, no - have you been here during the winter? Is it wonderful = yes. Oh definitely, yes.
But I suggest we really take time to LIVE in the state we reside. Explore your state, city, community. It has so much to offer, yes - all year round.
I'll be posting some of our (my husband Nate and me = The Phillips) weekend adventures, funny things we hear or say, maybe an occasional hotdish recipe and recommendations for you to check out.
You'll find frequent posts on the Iggy (Instagram) with the hashtag #becauseMinnesota
We want to see your Minnesota adventures, too!
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