Here’s a list that only true Minnesotians would understand.

You know you’re from the Minneapolis / St. Paul area when…

You wish you were the one who found the winter carnival medallion!!

The phrase “Camp Snoopy” brings back good memories.

You know what the “Great Minnesota Get Together” is.

You know how to correctly pronounce the following: Eagan, Mendota Heights, Mahtomedi, Plymouth, Lake Calhoun, Shakopee, Osseo, Wayzata, Osceola, Chisago, & Vadnais Heights.

You’ve heard the “Erik the Bike Man” tune before! :)

Two words: “snow emergency”

You know that KDWB plays today’s hit music.

You look forward to days when the temp is above 0.

Your mom told you that dinner was going to be “Hot Dish” and not casserole.

You’ve seen a head made out of… wait for it… butter!

You’ve been to the Science Museum on class field trips.

The Holidazzle Parade is like the “coolest” parade ever!!!

You know that “Drive 105” is now “Love 105”.

You’ve been to VALLEYFAIR!

The first thing you talk about with someone is what roads you took to get there, and the second thing is the weather.

You call the University of Minnesota “the U.”

You can go to the Mall of America whenever you feel like it.

The phrase “everything on a stick” makes you chuckle.

You drink “POP” not “SODA”.

You can tell the Minneapolis and St. Paul skylines apart.

You think a short guy named Kirby was and will always be a stud!

You are familiar with the major news stations: WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, and KARE 11.

You know that 694 is the north half of the loop and 494 is the south half.

You say, “Well, I suppose” when it’s time to leave.

You know what the Myth and Stargate are.

You know what “The Dome” is.

You can distinguish between the following area codes: 612, 651, 763, 952, etc…

You know who Sven Sundgaard is.

You know the movie series “The Mighty Ducks” was filmed here!

You’ve heard all of the debate whether or not the vikings should get a new stadium.

You know what University and Nicollet Avenue’s are.

You know that KS95 plays variety music.

You thought the Ice Palace was amazing.

You know that 93X plays rock music!

You’ve been to the “Minneapolis Institute of Arts” before.

One word: Prince

You know what these are: Minnetonka, Crystal, and Calhoun.

You know who Dave Dahl and Paul Douglas are.

You remember going to Como Zoo/Park when you were younger and/or still love going there.

You listen to or have listened to “The Current.”

You think the Renaissance Festival is a pretty awesome festival.

You read the Pioneer Press and/or the Star Tribune.

You know who Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello are.

You enjoy the sights of St. Anthony Falls or Minnehaha falls. Ooooh aaahh! lol :D

You can picture what “the big spoon with the big cherry on it” looks like in your head.

One word: Dinkytown

You’ve heard all of the debate over the new bridge crossing in Stillwater.

You find 0 degrees “a little chilly.”

You “Do Dave” every weekday morning

You know what the Wild Thing and Steel Venom are.

You know what Buck Hill and Afton Alps are.

The name Ken Barlow brings back memories.

You know what the Guthrie Theater is.

You know what Paul Bunyan’s Log Chute is.

You understand the above! (: Now tell me something about you’re state / area that I wouldn’t know.

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