Minnesota
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So Minnesota's[1] a Canadian province, then. Oh, no, wait, it's a U.S. state, don'tcha know!
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[edit] Geography and lifestyles
Minnesota's up in da northern part of the United States and has over 10,000 lakes, you know, moose, mosquitoes, lutefisk, Lutherans, and da occasional collapsing bridge. Ja, dis state's not too bad, you betcha! All you need are a fishing cabin in da Boundary Waters, a snowmobile (Arctic Cat or Polaris built by my cousin Sven up dere in Thief River Falls or Roseau, 'cause dat imported junk's not too good dere), a six month supply of Hamm's, an arctic-rated coat and earflap-adorned fur cap, and a radio so you can listen to KFYR outa Bismarck or CITI in Winnipeg to keep you sane during the long winter. Ja, dat's da life. Bundle up and venture out to watch da northern lights. Uff da!
The vast majority of Minnesotans don't speak like retarded Scandinavians, such as in the movie "Fargo." The only actor in that film who had anything resembling an authentic accent was Kristin Rudrud, who is actually from Minnesota.
[edit] Politics
It is was led by Jesse "The Body" Ventura, who can beat up your governor, whoever dat is even if yer from California. Al Franken, ex-comedian and talk radio host, will soon be Senate Majority Leader of da Free World is running for da Senate!
Minnesota is one of the most Democratic states in the United States (with occasional exceptions like Tim Pawlenty, Rod Grams, Norm Coleman, and Michele Bachmann). Minnesota has the longest streak, out of all states, of voting Democratic in presidential elections (having voted Democratic every election since 1972). It has also produced such liberal icons as Keith Ellison, Paul Wellstone, Garrison Keillor and Katherine Lanpher. However, Minnesotans can be quite eclectic in their political choices, as evidenced by the election of Ventura; additionally, the state was at one point represented simultaneously by ultra-liberal and ultra-conservative senators (Wellstone and Grams).
Minnesota Public Radio is a stronghold and produces many well-regarded, widely-distributed shows.
[edit] Claims to fame
Three words:
Prairie.
Home.
Companion.
Not to be confused with "Sweet Home Alabama"!
[edit] Other incredible claims to fame
- The Mall of America
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- PZ Myers
- Medtronic
- Target
- Pillsbury
- General Mills
- Lizard People
[edit] Footnotes
- ↑ Pronounced "Minn-EE-SO-taa." "Minn-uh-SO-duh," by contrast, is how you pronounce "I'm not from around here."
