Minnesota Isn't What You Think It Is Anymore

Is Minnesota ALL crummy? Maybe not.
Part 1: • Unboxing Minnesota: Wh...
So, the last time we talked about Minnesota, we learned a lot. Like, we learned that A lot of the state is an empty wasteland of farms, much of the northern part of the state is filled with lake cabins and vast forests and there’s some pretty lake homes along lake superior. We also learned about ALL the drama happening in Minneapolis. But there’s a lot more to Minnesota than that. We didn’t talk about some Minnesota history, interesting facts and the issues that people in Minnesota face today.
We also learned the best places to live are along the north shore and in the western Minneapolis suburbs.
So that’s what we’re gonna do in this video. Kind of pick up where we left off in a more lighthearted way. We’re going to look at all of that stuff and even meet some people who LIVE in Minnesota who are gonna tell us what its like in their state and where you could move if you relocate here. It’s time for Cornerhouse Tales: Minnesota. The Hotdish State.
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[@ruthannemackinnon588]

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I must say it's required for all of us to look down on Iowa, have vague resentment towards Wisconsin & ignore the Dakotas

[@jackjacobson3893]

Lol it's more becuase Wisconsin northern parts has finish americans from Finland then North Dakota has Norwegian decents as well in minnesota too :P

[@Thogerton]

That’s fucked 😂

[@guacayabistreaux]

Minnesota nice!!!! Best example ever

[@mateobareo4229]

Us Wisconsinites feel the same way. We reserve most of our hate for Illinois lol

[@klyyoung2728]

100% true LOL!!!

[@TimKline]

I was born in St Paul, I am ashamed what has gone on there, it's turned into a cesspool.

[@dbcooper692]

Just like here in the entire state of California!! Democrats destroy!!!!

[@Tubehauge]

thanks to democrats

[@user-mg9nn7ox5m]

Me to ..born in St Paul tho lived more in Mpls..I liked close to uptown..lake of the isles and Cedar lake..Nokomis..I haven't been back since way before Floyd was killed..it gives me the eebie jeebies what all went down in that area..i worked at Sears 13th floor way back as a data entry clerk and 8 credit lines..what they did to that liquor store and basically everything else makes me literally sick..I used to walk Prince home..not that he needed it but How are you to feel safe at all southside??! I'll stay up north..for now anyway..creepy

[@glenbegin9152]

I am born and raised in North Minneapolis, Minnesota and still here. Nobody goes outside anymore and are afraid of there neighbors. I am 54 years old.

[@vanyoshi8853]

A Hmong person who was born here in minnesota, thank you for adding us in your facts! People really forget that we are here

[@alexroberts6206]

Bro nobody forgot have you been to Saint Paul? It looks like china

[@user-mg9nn7ox5m]

No honey..you and your people have never been forgotten believe me..and I remember Nick mentioning you and your culture

[@scottschmidt4872]

You are not forgotten. You work. Raise your families. You are good citizens.

[@e.k.severson]

My husband and I just watched this. We are both Minnesotans, living in the Twin Cities suburbs most of our lives. We agree with most of this! I think the reason it is going downhill here, (being brutally honest,) is our state welfare system, all the immigrants, and people coming in from other states that hear/learn about it come here to benefit, not to work, and the hard core liberals. They want, "Anything goes," and don't care how much they tax us to get it. It's sad... We're thinking of getting out of this state, soon! Maybe North Carolina, Florida, or Texas? Somewhere along the south/southeast. We're gonna check out your videos on those places, next! Thanks!

[@Sue_V]

I grew up and lived in Minnesota until my late 30's about 10-15 minutes from the Mall of America. Been away for quite a while now. Was heartbreaking to see all the riots last year, as I know that area of Minneapolis very well. Back then I had a couple of my siblings that lived out in that area, so I'm quite familiar of that part of town. Back then there was crime, but for the most part if you kept to yourself, you were fine. Sounds like it is much different now..

[@mytuul736]

I know makes me sad at what the failed leadership has done in MN

[@holdmyhand9573]

Yep, I was born and raised here in Minnesota too. I know that area as well. The riots, I believe were created by the gODVERNMENT to try a land grab. All orchestrated. Saw a video on the entire agenda, and was removed in short order. As was a video of cops dropping off pallets of bricks,... Call me crazy, it's okay....

[@genericuser6023]

@@mytuul736 not failed leadership, cops murdering black people. Maybe you’re a braindead FOX viewer, but there were protests all over the globe. Minneapolis is actually quite safe. Republican politicians have simply used people like you to spread their narrative of Democrats being incompetent.

[@gemguy6812]

@@holdmyhand9573 the cops dropped off pallets of bricks so the rioters could pelt them in the head with them? That would be a corrupted and mentally retarded police force.

[@KB-qf7mt]

@@genericuser6023 This goes both ways. The mainstream media uses selective reporting to further an agenda about race and police that simply isn't true. I invite you to watch the video, "The Truth About Crime, Race and Policing in America". The video is 100% filled with the actual crime statistics, police killings, and the race of the person killed. Statistics show that, during a police encounter, you are 3-4 times more likely to be killed if you are a white person than a black one. The mainstream media does a false twist on these statistics that compares police killings with the % of each race in the general population (people who are largely not committing crimes). By looking at the statistics of the % of each race killed in police encounters (as you should), you'll see that there is no statistical bias against black people. If anything, there is bias against white people in the statistics.

[@Peppamomma]

Thank you Nick, for just being yourself. You are so funny and help take our minds of the difficulty we are experiencing in the US.

[@MomThemeatloaf89]

Wind chill factor is always great. -20F ain't too bad until the wind hits.

[@bobbazoid9969]

Don't miss shoveling my one car longest driveway in da world before work, and just to see Mr ploud push back half. But I miss the word pop" lol

[@holdmyhand9573]

@@bobbazoid9969 Hah! Yeah. Welcome to Minnesota.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Oh yeah.

[@freddielind5282]

Took my husband to visit my folks-70 with windchill 😆 🤣 he never ever went back! Yay!

[@trenrede]

If you "forgot" to plow your driveway too much You. Will. Stress. Hard. Getting. To. Work. and spooky month can have snow. Yeah the heat and cold just go brr but the wind is the feeling of cold lol

[@jeffsea6490]

*Congrats to St.Pauls Suni Lee, gold medal winner in Tokyo Olympics ! Thx4 sharing top shelf interesting fun content on the gr8 state of MN. Nick & Sage* 👍🇺🇲

[@jeffsea6490]

*Worth watching a couple times* 👍

[@janamaltby]

I am personally surprised that we didn’t hear her family cheering for her.

[@TheMadisonHang]

😭😭😭😭👑🎉🥳🎉👑👑🎉🥳 Yes! GO RED WHITE AND BLUE 🇱🇦🇺🇲

[@michellerosejacksoncomedy]

Something positive from my home state.

[@plumbodipkis8825]

Where’s the Love for Gable Steveson??

[@thebigguy8306]

Lifelong resident (58 years) of Minnesota (St. Paul). Beginning in 1990 we began experiencing "white flight" losing educated middle to upper class while gaining lower-income residents from other states. Now a huge problem with social services (life rafts) being overcrowded - cities rotting inner core

[@alanburke1302]

White flight? Do you know the inner cities hand more money out than the suburbs and small towns? Seems to be really working right? Its the culture. That simple. These elite acting like they care so much and giving everyone white guilt are sick people that know what they are doing. Sad part is that people still believe the establishment main stream media propaganda lies.

[@pillingthemsoftly4738]

All the people constantly moving here is destroying Minnesota. It's getting worse and worse every single day. It's super sad for me as someone who was born and lived here all my life. I've never felt like I needed to move, but I do now. People who move here from whatever crappy place they left, just turning Minnesota into the crappy place they left. Unless in a rural area, the public schools are terrible and I refuse to send my kids there. The TRAFFIC IS INSANE! Is it LA? No, but our infrastructure cannot handle all the people moving here. Minnesota WAS nice BECAUSE it was "empty wasteland" (even though farm land is literally the opposite of wasteland). The political situation is untenable and extremely divided. Crime keeps getting worse and worse. Minnesota used to be the kind of place where you could leave your doors unlocked while you went on vacation for 2 weeks and never had to worry about sending your kids outside to play. Now, you better get a security system.

[@nicolascanale4877]

We NEED deportations. MASS deportations

[@theajane6444]

I live in St. Paul but I grew up on the West Coast--and #6 is so true! No one takes the last of anything and many people here will cut what remains in half forever. The donut box photo was classic. Even after living here for 15 years, it's still one of the most endearing Minnesota phenomena.

[@cherylhulting1301]

This is total truth and it cracks me up.

[@truediva18]

It is true. As a Chicagoan, I will take the last piece. I did that one time and everyone in the room looked at me with horror.

[@holdmyhand9573]

@@truediva18 😂😂😂😂Oh help me!😂😂😂🤣 True.

[@holdmyhand9573]

@@cherylhulting1301 True Minnesotians have an odd sense of humor.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Thea Jane. 😌You're nice.

[@ricklayeux5688]

I've lived in Mpls all my life, it's a great city. What the city council did during the riots last year was just despicable and cowardly.

[@mytuul736]

Ikr

[@gavasiarobinssson5108]

That's what you voted for and will again.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Yep!👍😢

[@holdmyhand9573]

@@gavasiarobinssson5108 Voted for corruption? No. Trust in ANY OF YOUR gODVERNMENT gods.... and yes, you'll get corruption. Freemasons ALL OF THEM. All over the state! EVERYWHERE!

[@alk3078]

Looting and burning down small businesses isn't rioting. It's domestic terrorism.

[@tktyler12]

I really perked up when you described places I have also been my whole life. The way you described recent events was outrageous, yet true.

[@NickJohnson]

Ok!

[@stace1810]

This video really helped me in deciding where to move to next. Minnesota has been on my list and now its at the top. That's the whole point of this channel right?! I was born and raised in Nor CA l and have been living in WA State the past 20 years. West Side and East Side. We all know about the decline that this state is going through. Im currently living about an hour south of Spokane. I admit the cold is what was keeping me away from seriously considering MN but so many positives about MN trump the weather. I did live in N Illinois for several years and managed to survive a week of -45. Its true that our climate is ever changing. Love your videos. Entertaining and informative!

[@caryphillips4885]

If you're coming please don't turn Minnesota into California. Take care of the place and resist the push to install laws that are like California.

[@Bekhard6908]

Been in Minnesota all my life. 62 yrs. I'm seeing the changes from 60's, 70's ect. We are going thru some serious changes. People have to stand up for our neighborhoods and not let crime and drugs take over. We need more treatment facilities and more police. Remember Minnesota nice. Respect each other and our beliefs. God bless our cities.

[@endsleighplace]

4:00 If you take the last of something, there is nothing for the next guy and that makes you a bad Norwegian. This also applies in Norway.

[@marcusthorpe7688]

As a Minnesota native (50 years deep and still counting) most of what he speaks is truth, only disagree with the places to live part of the video. Most of the little cities in Minneapolis are spotty, and have both good and bad sides to them, and for the most part if you keep to yourself, then you have nothing to worry about. The people interviewed on here are going by what has been reported in the news (sensationalism) and never lived the experience to know what the cities is like

[@theballousbusinessaffiliat1701]

May I look you up on Facebook and ads you? Or Twitter?

[@raea6803]

Thank you. I'm glad someone explained this well. I live in Minneapolis myself and there is good and bad sides to it, like you mentioned. But overall, things are ok and I feel safe for the most part. You just have to stay alert mostly during the night, but other than that, things are ok. Of course, it could always be better.

[@cdp200442]

I agree ..been in Minnesota for almost 60 years and have never had one thing stolen or have ever been confronted anywhere .. and I’ve lived in all corners of the state including southern Minnesota ( the cities) and drove everywhere for my job.. young people are hardly ever outside because of gaming so they aren’t the best to ask advice.. ask anyone pre internet 50+ because we can compare the past century to modern day.

[@leomarkaable1]

BS on "keeping to yourself." What? What do you do when you go to a local cafe? Hide in the booth?

[@jkjkjkjkjkjk6565]

@@leomarkaable1 i mean a café is a more suitable place to strike a conversation. I think what they meant is that if you happen to see something sketchy (drug exchange mostly) you don’t involve yourself, but you also have to right to report it to the police.

[@fmcevoy1]

Minnesota is "The Land of 10,000 Treatment Centers"!

[@0AnthonyKK0]

Lots of meth and heroin here yep..

[@NickJohnson]

Frank gots jokes

[@fmcevoy1]

@@NickJohnson Unfortunately, it's not mine.

[@markwitte303]

it is home of Hazelden which started in 1949 in center city. in 1982 it was the founding concept for hazelden betty ford centers as she was a patient there.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Frank, Oh, you are so hip!!!👍 🎯BINGO!

[@koumongvang2982]

That’s awesome that you brought up my people the Hmong, I’m from Saint Paul, mn next time time if you want a opinion from a Hmong American living in Minnesota let me know I’ll be glad to be in one of your videos.

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Nick, I like this new "trivia" and history video.. Keep them coming.. I can hardly wait for you to make a video like this on Vermont, and Texas. .Vermont, and Texas were both republics before joining the union. Vermont became the 14th state...

[@andrewnaum4749]

You're a great storyteller. Thank you for your videos.

[@MasterMalrubius]

Hi Nick. Always good to see you video arrive.

[@guacayabistreaux]

If you’re not from Minnesota move to the north loop easier to make friends. There is clicks and they have to agree to let other friends into their circle. Find people who are not from Minnesota since they might be having a rough time making friends. This is a huge tip for outsiders lol I married into a click lol also if someone says Minnesota nice it usually means those people are a holes and passive aggressive “stay away from them”. Lol i learned that from a Minnesotan

[@shannon-76]

I agree with you 100%, I located to Minnesota a year 1/2 a go and I was informed by two different bank tellers that were from both coasts of the United States said I would not find friends unless they were from another state. I love the city the state that I'm in but the people I'm just cordial

[@hectorfarm9416]

If you move to Minnesota. Bring your own friends.

[@michelleb4940]

Yessss MN NICE IS MN PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE. My family is from here and grew up over seas.. I moved back here in my 30s one of the things I realized MN nice lol not real

[@bobbazoid9969]

Also FYI its suspect when soda is call POP"

[@holdmyhand9573]

@@hectorfarm9416 😆So true! Born and raised here. My best friends have always been out of towners.😃 But they've all moved away.😢

[@BKlungness]

I am shocked at how much you actually know about MN lmao most videos made by people who aren’t from here are super vague or just flat out wrong on a lot of facts but you were actually very accurate. Good video!

[@shrub556]

Finally one where its shows Minnesota’s good qualities :) even though are winters are cold, the sun is always shining even at -20. Its not gloomy in winter like most places

[@lovelyasian938]

Thank you for including my Hmong people in this video ❤ thank you for this useful information so I can decide to relocate here. I’m still thinking about relocating here. You make the best videos 😊

[@jessli369]

Incredibly helpful thank you!

[@shannon-76]

I relocated to Minnesota a year and a half ago it was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I would have never been able to obtain the quality of life that I'm living now in Southern California. If you're looking to stay in a nice neighborhood with a little bit of City south of Saint Paul would be great you have Inver Grove heights, mendota heights, Eagan and also by Mall of America anywhere within these area is very nice beautiful cities

[@bobbazoid9969]

Thats amazing im happy for you. I did the move 1996 so-cal to mn too. Did most of my 1st life events in mn. :-)

[@jackjacobson3893]

Yes my family lived in minnesota since the 1800's welcome to minnesota from minnesotans :D also recommend learning the history of minnesota during the civil war time

[@patricksomaine3700]

of course you're from california

[@merakki]

Minnesota don't want Californians.

[@dbcooper692]

I lived in Southern California (Redondo Beach) but moved because of the rat race. I planned on retiring in MN but changed my mind because of the liberal politics of MN. My parents grew up in MN but left after world war 2 and moved to Redondo Beach. My great grandparents immigrated from Ireland and Norway in the 1800s and lived in Buhl MN. I have to MN three times and liked it very much. My cousins all live in Minneapolis now and still love it very and wouldn't leave for anything. Where did you live in Southern CA.??

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

Greetings from Scandia Mn ❤ I loved this video!! We certainty will go to any lengths to fix our Snowmobiles. My sled is a Vintage1980 Yamaha Enticer and she runs like a champ!! Some people take snowmobiling so serious they have multiple sleds for the ever changing snow conditions here! Also, some people even participate in a sport called Water Cross which is racing snowmobiles on water in the summer in drag lines or around in circles. Fun to do and watch if you ever get the chance.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Oh yeah!👍💯

[@godness7770]

Thank you for these useful information. I really needed these info to be able to make my decision to move to MN.

[@MrAmmo2021]

I live in Duluth but grew up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. Everything said in this video is accurate. Great paying jobs, good schools and universities, somewhat affordable homes, and overall a good quality of life. Has It's downsides like anywhere else

[@toy4tao]

You must be white, MN especially the TC is bad for poc

[@asoothingsound1538]

@@toy4tao Huh? It's the exact opposite lol.

[@arthedainedain9846]

I think you mean "poc" caused the bad conditions. The Europeans built a great settlement initially though

[@philipd4411]

Inaccuracy...Peanuts...Charlie Brown...

[@melanatedrichconvo7927]

One of the worst places to live if ur a black American.... Don't believe me go look it up

[@thelasticonoclast9467]

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing is a company whose products are in practically every home and business in the US!

[@BillLaBrie]

Not to mention aquifer, lymph nodes, bit of fetal tissue…

[@markplymale]

Love your channel! I’m sure it’s not a big draw for views but I would love to see more Kentucky videos. You did great with the unboxing. Keep up the good work I’ve learned a lot!

[@tito6870]

Yesss and this is coming from a Lexington native!!

[@jolenetwomey8280]

Hi. Two weeks ago, I took a trip to Minneapolis to see Mall of America and go to a Twin's game. The AirBnb was in St. Paul, but I could get everywhere I needed to go on light rail. I met many people who speak with what I call the "Minnesota brogue," which is a moderately fast pace of speaking with a lot of rounded, stressed o's. The mall was huge and definitely a destination place. It's interesting that they've kept that whole area free of strip centers, Walmart, Costco, fast food and the like. The IHOP across the street from the mall was EXTREMELY busy the Saturday morning I visited the mall.

[@facelessfromthepaul5989]

Saint Paul has just as big of a homeless issue as Minneapolis. The uptick is more to deal with construction Nicolett park to help with the super bowl as well as Allianz field in Saint Paul. They uprooted the the homeless population in those two which are huge spots for the homeless so now it's a issue for other places that aren't used to having them around.

[@nsob8897]

I'd take my small town rube status out here in the backwoods hick lands of Minnesota over almost anything. But that lady is correct...those hills in southern Minnesota are almost in motion when you first see that lovely green rolling away from you. God thats a pretty place.

[@Thogerton]

Exactly lol I live in a town of a little more than 600 people

[@holdmyhand9573]

Where, N Sob?

[@PLBizon]

Another great video. A lot of people really like four season activities in Minnesota.

[@leomarkaable1]

Minnesota is the best state in America by a country mile. Will never leave; my family goes back five generations. Regular folks, doctors and lawyers and one accomplished professor also.

[@garykaplan7728]

Minnesotans have access to the world’s best medical care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Rochester is a very prosperous city of over 100,000 people because of the Mayo Clinic, and many tech startups. IBM still has significant, though diminished presence in Rochester. Overall, Rochester and south eastern Minnesota is an attractive, family friendly and prosperous area to live with lots of opportunities for people who live there.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Mayo? Overrated.

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

Bad weather. Not cold enough or snowy enough in the winter and too hot in the summer. The Iron Range has the best weather in the United States, except for maybe the San Francisco peninsula

[@lorirobertson643]

👋 Hi, Nick! Another humorous & informative video from Cornerstone Production! I just don't know about Minnesota.... way too cold for my old bones. May fall under the 'nice place to visit' category.

[@NickJohnson]

Hi Lori ❤️❤️

[@lorirobertson643]

@@NickJohnson Hope yall are having a great summer. NC Beach looks nice. I watched that video after Minnesota. Havta say - I'm a mountain girl at heart. Yall take care & stay safe 💜💜

[@CJColvin]

Minnesota is basically America's version of Canada.

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Canadian Here.. Canada comes in as the most "introverted" country in the whole world.. I did not know Minnesota was so Canadian.. I find Vermont very Canadian.. A few years ago Vermont had a website to become Canadas' 11th province...I would be delighted to have Vermont as a 11th province.. Out of all the states in the U.S. I love Vermont the most. .I have been in many states even Alaska..

[@CJColvin]

@@mgtowp.l.7756 Awesome brother.

[@klyyoung2728]

@@mgtowp.l.7756 If the world was more introverted, there would definitely be less problems.

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

@@klyyoung2728 You Got That Right

[@Cecebear22]

@@mgtowp.l.7756 I have heard great things about Vermont too: the people are very kind and down to earth, known for maple syrup, and great for skiing. Looking forward to checking out the state in the future. I'd like to hear what makes Vermont great to you. :)

[@emptysoul2757]

Your voice is extremely soothing. Easy to kick back & relax to

[@holdmyhand9573]

Empty Soul 😆😆😆👍

[@KhakiCube]

Too many culture clashes, conflicting politics, and general lack of maintenance has made the Twin Cities tough now. Everyone has too many different ideas and going through so many of them rapidly has given no foothold to anyone, so the regular people who don't adapt well to that end up suffering.

[@Allium_369]

Welcome to the new world orders plan of multiculturalism. It’s proven to destroy society’s . Looks like it worked in Minnesota!

[@IggnantOG]

I don't think we can call Lake Superior a Minnesota lake. It is a boundary but it isn't in Minnesota. I am 100 % Minnesotan.

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

Lake of the Woods also. Also a cool fact about Lake of the Woods. It is the 100th largest lake in the world. Red Lake is the largest lake in Minnesota.

[@ishfarahmed3684]

Fun fact: Portuguese for Saint Paul is São Paulo so basically Brazil’s cultural and economic epicenter has the same name as Saint Paul except neither of them r similar cities. São Paulo is more like Brazilian NYC while Saint Paul is similar to Hamilton which is in Canada next to Toronto in Ontario (that interesting since I think Minnesota is basically like Canada in America cuz of the people and their friendliness, culture, economics, weather, etc. lol)

[@toy4tao]

MN isn’t friendly I lived there my whole life

[@dompezerzon4397]

I've stayed in Sao Paulo, even though I didn't realize that fully while there, it is not like New York, closer to Minneapolis then it is then NYC, but smaller developed areas surrounding São Paulo then Minneapolis.

[@wilcowen9726]

I live in Minnesota and love it here pretty chill place awesome mall and 11000 lakes

[@Aaron-gc7uz]

Hello Nick Johnson. I'm A Huge Fan Of yours. I really Enjoy watching your videos About the different States And Regions in America.

[@NickJohnson]

Hi Aaron! Nice to meet you!

[@KyraBoo81]

I'm from Minnesota, born in St. Paul raised in Minneapolis. I love my state, it's beautiful here. Cold, but beautiful😂. But I think the best place to live is Morris, MN. It's the safest place I've ever been in my life. Great school system, the community is for the community, everybody here is really welcoming here. I moved here last year & I love. The cost of living is affordable, we have a U of M campus here. If you love agricultural living, this is really a great place for you to live. I'm a city girl, but I love the peace of mind I get out here in the country. Don't get me wrong, I still love home(North Minneapolis), but I'll take peace of mind & safe living. Over the city living🥰!!! If you're new here, welcome to Minnesnowta(Minnesota)!!!💜😘

[@loveandfaith6517]

.... 👍... I'm from Southern Minnesota.

[@RobinsonSST]

@@loveandfaith6517 Morris? I lived with some friends in Morris and now have my own place in Starbuck. Small world. Everything you said above I agree with. I actually grew up in Anoka, moved away and lived in KY, MT, and FL, but couldn't resist coming back to this overall great state.

[@jimdrummer816]

Let's not tell people how great Morris is, okay. We are trying to keep it a secret so that it will stay great.

[@KyraBoo81]

@@jimdrummer816 OK you're right shhhh🤫

[@nikkimerry7950]

I’m from Duluth and couldn’t have grown up in a more magical place.

[@tylerdobosenski9166]

Same here, then once I got older I spit my time between Duluth and and Minneapolis. I’ve lived in Colorado for the last 3 years but I do miss home sometimes.

[@brianrajala7671]

To enjoy Minnesota in the winter you must decide to enjoy winter. There is a great deal of outside winter recreation: snowmobiling, XC Skiing, ice fishing, and of course ice hockey. So winter can be an enjoyable season too provided people make up their mind to enjoy it.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

This is good stuff! Thanks Nick! Yeahhhh buddy!

[@mobileempire5522]

Extremely good job on your videos .

[@klyyoung2728]

The Northshore is beautiful but it comes at a big price tag. Homes are expensive and hotel prices are sky high. Best Cities 1. Rochester 2. Winona/La Cresent 3. Duluth (not West) 4. Stillwater 5. Red Wing/Lake City Worst Cities 1. Virginia 2. North Minneapolis 3. Brooklyn Center 4. East St. Paul 5. International Falls

[@tillerbuckets386]

The top 25-30 are all in the Twin cities metro, hate to break it to you

[@cherylhulting1301]

That's a good list of cities to live in, some of the best in Minnesota. For people who are looking for a good smaller city vibe we could add Owatonna as well.

[@donaldotrump3685]

@AustrianBLHD there no Tornados in Minnesota silly

[@karlbrown1982]

@@donaldotrump3685 then what's that coming at me right now?!!(again)

[@newtonnebulous6932]

Waseca and Mankato aren't bad places.

[@PoeticProse7]

I remember when the announcement about the finding of human body parts was made. They eventually found most of the rest of him in Lake Superior and it truly creeped me out because we were on vacation in Duluth at that lake when the finding took place. It's been labeled a 'crime of hate' and the investigation is super-complicated!

[@NickJohnson]

Can you imagine???

[@minnesotadeidre5256]

Hey Elizabeth - the body found in Lake Superior is a different person than the one found Minneapolis. Arrests have been made for the Lake Superior case, but not for the Minneapolis case.

[@bad1brains]

it was a crime of revenge

[@trevortat]

Minnesota is a really beautiful State, and I was astonished while driving from Canada to Duluth.

[@joesmobody5152]

I know some parts of minneapolis that arent so pretty. And alot if it outside the cities is just blah like iowa. The north shore is the place to be. The southern boarder of wisconsin is nice too like red wing and the St Coix area.

[@trevortat]

No dude, Minnesota IS really beautiful. Sure, many States are also very beautiful, but nothing matches Minnesota's exotic wilderness.

[@trevortat]

@@kylemarsun 😂

[@sillygooser69]

I live in Saint Cloud MN. It feels like a different state. Yet Foreston is a half hour away and is our cup of tea 🤙

[@Olds_Gold]

Life with Louie was a cartoon also based in Minnesota. Written by Louie Anderson also from Minnesota

[@NickJohnson]

Oooh! Cool!

[@NickJohnson]

I would also have accepted that answer as well

[@arassnibbor5327]

Born & raised in west central Minnesota. Sad to not see that area mentioned in this video because it’s probably the best area of MN to raise a family! Mostly rural where people still have high morals and willing to help out their neighbors. Great schools, lots of outdoor activities to do all year round, lots of manufacturing & agriculture jobs.

[@EdhellenCuar]

nah it’s just trump country lmfao

[@bill4514]

LoL white cloud

[@conniepowell3848]

Where are you? What city?

[@michaellarrabee5873]

Those speckled things you called turkeys, are actually guinea hens. Whole different kind of bird.

[@tomservo14]

@NickJohnson - With a name like that I'm big time surprised you aren't from Minnesota or Wisconsin. Thanks for the quality videos kind sir. The Northern Pike to my left was caught on Lake of the Woods.

[@aimeefoht2466]

Learned a couple of new things. Live in Minneapolis for at least 26 years. Minneapolis is a great areas to live in. No plan to move. I'm less then a mile In all directions to abody of water, walking paths, bike paths, and dog parks. Little hop to st paul. Crime and drugs does occur every where in every state, city.small towns,big city's, and suburbs. I remember moving to a small town in mn when I was young and over 20 arrested from drug manufacturing. I told my parents why are we moving from the cities to this small town. Lol.

[@MarilynNo1]

The crime in Minneapolis is out of sight though. I won't even drive through Minneapolis, much less live there!

[@top7379]

I still love my state no matter what. Sure we have issues but what place doesn't.

[@prodesign8189]

Great stuff! Thank you for filling me in on the state of my biological family. I'm taking a drive there from NY soon and it's so nice to hear the low down!

[@BookofJob3XVII]

Hey Nick love your showcase of all the cities across America. Have you ever done a video on Syracuse in New york?

[@RockinCowgirl1000]

St. Paul conservative? That's funny. Maybe more practical and down to earth, if that's what you mean. Politically, probably as liberal as Minneapolis. I agree the crime in the Cities is getting out of hand, but can we discuss it without the classist digs against poor people. The people in the poor neighborhoods are more likely to be the victims of crime. They're the ones who have to worry about their kids getting shot. And how many times were the homeless mentioned? Sure, some homeless have drug addiction and mental health issues, but it's really a sign of an affordable housing shortage. Like most trendy big cities, Minneapolis has been going hog wild the last decade or so, building luxury apartments and condos. That's fine, every city wants the wealthy to live there. But if that's all that's built, if low-income renters are kicked out then you're going to have a homeless problem.

[@tracyseymour7553]

Very true. More ugly overpriced upscale apartments are being built everywhere.

[@susanamoroso8581]

Nc m bt,,

[@RaganEugene]

Gentrification has made more people homeless so "cultured" people can move into their ugly glass towers. This has started the rise in homeless.

[@musicloveranthony]

Ding ding ding

[@purplepunch4204]

It also doesn't help that the poor helped destroyed their own neighborhoods, These areas will also be building condos and luxury apartments. It's already happening in St.Paul Midway.

[@honeybfly2010]

Omg the Minnesota song. I’m totally adding that to my playlist lol 😊.

[@NickJohnson]

Lol ok

[@mh0862]

Left Minnesota 35 years ago. I saw a fireworks display during a snowstorm in St. Paul one winter. It was pretty cool. I'll be a remote worker soon. Considering Duluth. It's lost 20% of its population over the past 30 years and real estate is inexpensive. When you work from home, cold and snow don't matter that much. Miss the northern lights. BTW, that dude looked so much like a St Paulite.

[@logannichols5848]

Wow you went hard on the Minnesota questions.

[@mytuul736]

This is the funniest video you have made, and most honest

[@Fo4assaultriflefan92]

The metro dome doesn’t exist anymore. It’s roof collapsed because of snow and now its some bank stadium.

[@philipd4411]

It collapsed because they didn't take care of it... on purpose

[@pinkjenStewart]

Phillip. True.

[@argynews2825]

It was fixed they took it down because it was old and now we have a great stadium

[@argynews2825]

@@philipd4411 roof collapsed due to a super bad blizzard I wasn’t even alive I don’t believe and I know this

[@funkster007]

No, it collapsed from grief. Just give the US Bank stadium a few more years. lol

[@Stankyboiii]

Hi I’m from Minnesota and would love to help you out with a Minnesotans perspective about MN for you next video. I’ve spent time in the cities and other places around the state. Seems like the people you talked to haven’t experienced the cities enough to speak on with great perspective.

[@deezpleez3832]

As a Minnesotan, I immediately clicked lol

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

same

[@ryanosterman2651]

Yup same

[@loveandfaith6517]

me too 👍

[@himynameistonyable]

right

[@crystalnichols9863]

Same 🤣

[@BrianPaulRenfroekamacazikidd]

I’ve lived in Bloomington most of my life. West side for one half and I’ve been on the East side for 6 years now. I love it. Eagan is nice, Eden Prairie is nice, but kinda pricey. We hate Edina more than Minneapolis 😅 Burnsville is pretty nice too. Lakeville has been booming/growing the past 20 years. I spent a lot of weekends out there in my childhood days. Apple Valley is nice as well.

[@emmajars58]

We DO hate Edina 😂 so true…

[@BrianPaulRenfroekamacazikidd]

@@emmajars58 Every Day I Need Attention 🤣🤣🤣

[@emmajars58]

@@BrianPaulRenfroekamacazikidd 😂 omg I’ve never heard that - frickn awesome

[@BrianPaulRenfroekamacazikidd]

@@emmajars58 I’ve heard it quite a bit. In fact, there was a family on Family Feud one time from Edina, and Steve Harvey (of course) mispronounced it, and they said “NO! E Dine A!” Steve: “Edina?!” Them: “Yeah! Every Day I Need Attention” 🤣🤣 If you Google it? It comes up quite a bit

[@lordbaelish19]

Shakopee is the new wave now. The place to be

[@purplepunch4204]

We're kind people for the most part but it's just been exaggerated how kind we really are, Like any city if you go looking for trouble you will find it.

[@carynpolito8191]

This is a fair representation of MN. I lived in Loring Park in Minneapolis for a decade and loved it. Best bike trails in the country. Now in suburbs and its also great!

[@What_Makes_Climate_Tick]

The arrow at 0:28 points right at the part of MN that is most devoid of lakes, but you describe it as the location of lake cabins. And East Grand Forks should be shown a few notches farther north.

[@Bradleehage]

20 degrees is warm in Minnesota we get use to it but Minnesota can get to 90 degrees in June and July.

[@David-nx2vm]

Not all, but a lot of the immigrant groups were resettled to unlikely places in the US - like Minnesota - because of church denomination sponsorship with the State Department. The Lutherans were well known for this…they may still be. We were on a Northwest flight from Seoul to Detroit in 1989 that had about 100 SE Asian refugees on their way to church sponsored resettlement in multiple cities including Minneapolis. We knew because they all carried large Manila pouches with their final destinations written on them with sharpie pens. The flight attendants told us about it. At one time, in addition to being able to order low salt, kosher, vegan and other special meals, Northwest had a special “refugee meal” on their list. Most of the refugees looked terrified especially the little kids - I hope they all did well.

[@HomieG-fl9wk]

I was one of those refugees from SE Asia in 1980. We were taken in by an American family through Lutheran Social Services's foster family program. I was 8 and my sister was 14. Many Asians know the value of a good education and MN was open to resettlements of war refugees. We knew very little English but became fluent after a couple of years. We studied our way through college and earned degrees which resulted in good paying jobs. Duluthian here.

[@scottschmidt4872]

I worked with many hmong people. Good people.

[@newtonnebulous6932]

Marshall is a nice little city too often forgotten. One coming from LA or Boston wouldn't like it, but if you like outdoor activities there is plenty to enjoy. It's a college town, with sports teams. It offers city parks, and good restaurants.

[@NickJohnson]

Good to know

[@NickJohnson]

Hey I emailed you today and didn't hear back haha

[@tracyseymour7553]

My late husband Adam lived in Marshall when he was a kid.

[@alexc9199]

curious why did you decide to do second parts of unboxing videos? and will you be doing these for all the states again?

[@NickJohnson]

Who knows Alex who knows

[@710dee.]

Cottage grove Minnesota cool place to live I came from St.Louis str8 to cottage grove love it real peace ful

[@joydenault7794]

Lived in Minnesota for 3 years . Came from Dallas Texas. People are nice but not really friendly. We didn’t really make friends. Never really knew anyone. Our only friends was a family from NOLA.

[@jonn9905]

I lived in MSP and moved to Dallas, lol. They are really passive people and do not like confrontation, unless they belong to BLM.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Yes. One of the big downsides is that Minnesotans are pleasant but not always open to people from other places; it can be a little insular. Mist of the friends I made here are from Wisconsin.

[@jeddhanson3984]

@@cherylhulting1301 God bless Wisconsin!

[@holdmyhand9573]

Born and raised here. My best friends have always been "out of towners."

[@ibrothesavage6952]

@@jonn9905 omg I'm in mn and planning to move to Dallas. Do u like Texas or would u go back to Minnesota??

[@michellerosejacksoncomedy]

I grew up in Minnesota and been here since 1998. Almost 30 years old. Building a career. Hockey is our National treasure.

[@barn0164]

Thanks for the thorough coverage of Minnesota and what it has to offer. Just wanted to add a few more points about the Twin Cities neighborhoods and safety. I have lived in St. Paul my entire life. Yes there are some areas I would not walk alone in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, BUT most areas support safety, good education, the cultural arts, and diversity. The Twin Cities is growing rapidly. Every few months there are new high rises, condos, apartments being built in the metro area to support the growing population. We are also in the top ten cities for climate migration due to the many lakes and fresh water available. With higher population numbers comes higher volume of crime. I wish there was harsher punishment for criminals, but you'd be surprised to learn that a good majority of petty thefts are done by teenagers and some as young as 12. So they don't get as harsh punishment because they are younger. The homeless issue is also bad-everywhere, even in the sub burbs. Some people just couldn't get back on their feet after Covid and some who should probably be in a mental health facility are out on the streets. (Most are harmless) But I also think this is nationwide and something that needs to be addressed on a larger scale (Federal level). After George Floyd there was a negative view of Minneapolis worldwide. It was hard to watch everyone only identify Minneapolis based on one horrible event. The police are working hard to try to be more engaged with the public but its challenging to strike a balance to always find common ground. I will say a very small percentage were actually supportive of defunding the police. Most communities, especially diverse communities want the police around and to increase their numbers. That said, some charming neighborhoods in Minneapolis include Saint Anthony Main, University Avenue by Prospect Park, Kenwood, the Chain of Lakes (Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Lake Bde. Mka Ska.) In Saint Paul there are quaint old neighborhoods around Grand Avenue, Summit Avenue, Highland Park and Como Park. There are more safe, welcoming, and well kept neighborhoods but this is just off the top of my head. Areas to avoid, Midway area in St. Paul is pretty rough. Also in Minneapolis, downtown by Target field (when you are by yourself), West Bank by Cedar/Riverside, and North Minneapolis. Overall though, the Twin Cities is a vibrant cosmopolitan area that celebrates both old and new, and takes pride in the arts, education, diverse foods, and diverse cultures. And when you are craving nature and fresh air, there are hundreds of state parks, the BWCA, Voyageurs National Park, many lake side destinations, and the North Shore to escape the bump and grind of the city. Despite recent events, MN is still a great place to live and raise a family.

[@donaldprice9230]

Spent 4 months in Minneapolis. Had a great time!!!

[@holdmyhand9573]

Tell Heathercliff. On second thought, better not, she can stay wherever ...she is.😃

[@gregpettis1113]

From where

[@aribasmajian18]

Lake Minnetonka that's where Prince lived and the movie purple rain was filmed in Minnetonka.

[@user-sq3kc2qv1j]

I’m moving to Minnesota and I excited about my move but deff moving to the north side of Minnesota

[@juliejensen7370]

They now have U.S. Bank Stadium for the Vikings. The roof of the Metrodome fell years ago due to too much snow!

[@C-TOS]

Minnesota seems to have more in common with Canada than the US: hockey, politics, and their accent.

[@holdmyhand9573]

Thank you, your nice too.

[@aaronanderson2731]

Yeah take her advice don't move to northern Minnesota, take it from an Ely resident, can't get much more north Minnesota than where I'm at, pretty much Canada , eh... don't think people are heeding her advice though because properties up here are being sold left and right, too bad most of them are being bought to turn into AirBNBs...so rentals are hard to come by, and that in turn has an effect why no one is taking jobs at gas stations, restaurants and grocery stores because the new residents are probably working from home for more than a gas station employee would make....

[@natef1504]

Is that where boundary waters is? I think I was there when I was a kid. Ely seemed like a unique and interesting town.

[@fromanabe8639]

Watched it. Live in Bloomington, MN 9:30 PM going out to feed the deer and squirrels.

[@Bob-jm8kl]

I'd say there are a lot of great towns in south central and southeast MN. For a small city, Rochester is great...though I don't think all that cheap. SE MN (along with NE MN) is also very pretty. Western MN is almost all farms. With some exceptions, the towns north of the Cities don't have the best reputations. Duluth fascinates me. Way back in the day when it was a major port city, it was a jewel. Even though there was a massive economic downturn, a lot of it stayed nice, and I think it's coming back. If you work remotely, it could be a good option...if you can tolerate winter. I think it's one of the windiest and snowiest places in the state.

[@richardjacobson1735]

Rochester is "not" a small city. 125,00 200,000 urban. That' a mid size city.

[@maxyanimationsclips6338]

I love this show

[@khunopie9159]

They say that one of Minnesota's lakes is SO SMALL that it doesn't have a name! It is as small as a postage stamp so I am going to name it _Lake Mappy_ in honor of the Mappies! First person to find it on a map gets a secret prize!

[@milky3240]

oh boy

[@bruceschroeder9219]

Actually to technically be considered a lake. Has tobe over 10 acres. Thousands of ponds. Here unnamed.

[@argynews2825]

Most lakes are up north there are so much

[@mikecalif5553]

Great Show.

[@ExtraFancy96]

Fun fact: I camped on Disappointment. It lived up to its name! Not because it wasn't beautiful, but because it was too busy haha

[@Killshot15]

Lived in Minnesota all 22 years of my life and never seen a video on Minnesota till now

[@NickJohnson]

Wow I have many about your state

[@outbackigloo6489]

The Hmong are from Southeast Asia. Not Southwest.

[@fleetcomm1]

I just left Minnesota after working there for the last 9 months. I was up in the cold NW in the town of Thief River Falls and I’d move there if I can get momma to leave where the grandkids are.

[@masonismyangel]

I love seeing these videos lol!!! I have lived here my whole life 😏 I LOVE it here!!!

[@NickJohnson]

Hi Rebecca ❤️

[@masonismyangel]

@@NickJohnson Hello 🙃 I hope you’re having a great week 💜