Unboxing Minnesota: What It's Like Living in Minnesota

Does everyone in Minnesota own a crock pot? Are there really ten thousand lakes here? And is everyone in Minnesota nice?
We'll answer those questions plus a bunch more eh. So grab that hot dish and your fishing pole - we're gonna unbox the state of Minnesota! K?
This is an ice fisherman. He waits until the lake freezes, then drills a hole and sits around all day and drinks beer. And maybe gets a fish. This is a big deal in Minnesota. Cause there’s not a lot to do around here.
But they're not all ice fishermen in Minnesota. And they aren’t all hockey players, either. There’s a lot of people up here, believe it or not. I mean, statistically, this is the 2nd healthiest state, and the 4th smartest state too.
A lot of people don’t even know where Minnesota is on a map. Anyways, for a better analysis and a map of this state, we need to look at a rundown of the state as a whole, and then drill down into each various region.
This is Minnesota. As you can see, it has a lot going on.
We'll talk about Minneapolis, Duluth, St. Paul, hockey, hot dish, bad weather, snow, ice fishing, the Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Vikings, the Iron Range and the North Shore.
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[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@markinator012961]

After seeing how bad this program was, I won't bother with any others.

[@Fallenlyrics218]

I guess you can live in Minnesota but don’t know shit, DRUNK Indians are not only confined to that tiny box sadly we live in all areas of the state. Also we’re not all drunks. Sorry to disappoint those who still believe that stereotype. Way to go Nick Johnson you gave a great high schoolers version of Minnesota…aye! 😂😂 I’ve never met a Minnesotan who says aye at the end of their sentences. I will not be subscribing not even a thumbs down of support.

[@stutteredtoast]

In all my years in Minnesota I have never heard someone say “eh” unless we’re making fun of Canadians

[@panthera6750]

What are you talking about bud I here everybody talk like me with “eh” and “bud” what area do you live in because I live in upper Minnesota

[@spice_cake]

@@panthera6750 what part of upper Minnesota do you live, cause i live near the North Dakota border and no ive never heard anyone talk like that

[@SisterWatchmanBrooke]

Yes 😃I have been _corrected_ on this a few times! If I jokingly throw in an Eh? 😃 I'll get back a flat reply, "we dont say eh here. They only say eh in Canada."

[@SisterWatchmanBrooke]

@@panthera6750 ~I've heard "bud" now. That's a Good one.❤☺

[@mitchellschaff6520]

You are so right!!

[@wendyc1276]

Recently transplanted here from Illinois. It’s beautiful, there are so many outdoor activities and trails, etc. to support them. We were surprised at how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. Glad we moved here!

[@ceterfo]

That's cuz most people don't realize how close Illinois is to Chicago.

[@highlymedicated2438]

@@ceterfo did u misspeak?

[@rebel8440]

I cant wait....

[@chriscampos3497]

What area u move to

[@wendyc1276]

@@chriscampos3497 Brainerd area…Pine River

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

I live in farm country here in MN..I like the quiet small towns, then again I'm an introvert. I'll stay in fly over country, y'all can keep going by, I'll wave.

[@JaguarKnight-hk7gl]

You all*. We ain't Texans.

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

@@JaguarKnight-hk7gl lol, well I'm a transplant to MN..some things still linger even after 30 years I suppose.

[@JaguarKnight-hk7gl]

@@farmgirlrebel1333 Oh okay

[@ceterfo]

No we definitely use y'all sometimes. I'll bet my heirloom butt dish on it. And amen to that.

[@milesfullofsmiles3373]

🤣 I'll wave with you 💖

[@rubyrose6897]

I’ve lived in Minnesota all my life and love it. I love winter, the North Shore, our many, many parks and trail systems for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, the friendly people, the wholesomeness, the entertainment, the beautiful woods and many lakes, and on and on. We always rank at the top for education, being the healthiest state, and the state that boasts the most volunteers. We have pro sport teams, and a bustling pair of large cities seven miles apart that offer a lot for arts and music. To say “there’s not a lot to do around there” is way off base.

[@NickJohnson]

true

[@tracyseymour7553]

No, it's the truth. Name some activities that don't involve drinking and sports. Also, not everyone has kids. I'll wait...

[@rubyrose6897]

@@tracyseymour7553 , are you asking me ? My response is “see above”. Biking, hiking, snowshoeing, sight-seeing, enjoying the state parks and lake beaches, boating, fishing, gorgeous drives, great dining and shopping in areas like Grand Avenue or up north like Nisswa, the MOA, music venues and outdoor bands and concerts, the many art and history museums throughout the state, fantastic libraries, local community events and theater, tons of state parks, etc. you don’t need to have kids for any of the above, and no alcohol required.

[@tracyseymour7553]

@@rubyrose6897 If you're retired, and/or have lots of disposable income, then the activities you listed above are possible. Yes, going to state parks aren't that costly, but unless you like camping, be prepared to drop a lot of money for lodging, especially around tourist areas.

[@rubyrose6897]

@@tracyseymour7553 im not retired, nor rich. There’s a lot you can enjoy anywhere that doesn’t have to cost money. You just need to find what interests you.

[@nolster1]

I'm impressed you knew about the differing lake definitions between MN and WI. Minnesotans have long been a little annoyed that WI claims to have more lakes. Every time it rains in WI the number of lakes goes up since they count every puddle. Vikings fans are a bit offended that Packers fans hate the Bears more than the Vikes. As many have mentioned, "eh" is more of a Canadian thing, although it might bleed over a bit in northern MN, kind of like how Canadians love to fill MN with their coins. I think it's safe to say that nearly all Minnesotans have, at some time, tried to buy a "pop" from a vending machine and have it keep rejecting one of the coins... only to find out it's a crappy Canadian quarter (with a hockey player on it).

[@johngullickson533]

Not really, have lived in both states. Wiz. Doz have more lakes and more mud puddles. . List I forgot, wis has a lot of better roads. Go pack!!!

[@kenbobak2346]

In regards to 'Minnesota nice', it does have some basis. It is very common in Minnesota that someone will let you go ahead of them in a food line. They will ask 'is that all you have', and if you say yes, they will let you ahead of them. This probably happens 50 percent or more of the time if your waiting in line with just a couple items. Also, there are many things put on the side of a road with a 'free' sign. Some people really do take 'Minnesota nice' to heart. I find it is the polar opposite of Florida where I came from.

[@davegreene1198]

Minnesota nice is being two faced. Like saying go ahead of me and then complaining about it later.

[@dr.bootie]

@@davegreene1198 Right, "have they no dignity?" lol.

[@marksauck3399]

You maybe referring to the country folk. They are the exception to the rule.

[@martcichocki5571]

The north shore of MN has incredible waterfalls & lighthouses.

[@prodbywoody]

Agreed. I’ve lived in two Harbors all my life.

[@BlueGoat682]

Goose Berry Falls near Duluth is pretty awesome in the summertime too.

[@martcichocki5571]

@@BlueGoat682 was there years ago in the Summer, there were several large & scenic falls!

[@willbettenberg3163]

That’s awesome

[@dbcooper692]

My mother was from Buhl MN. She lived there in the 1920s and 30s. Some of the stories she told about Buhl were amazing. I was there in 1966 and 1996 and saw a major decline in that city.

[@milessampson3942]

I visited Minnesota earlier this year (away from MSP) and it blew my expectations out of the water! Duluth is an underrated small city with a lot to offer and the North Shore reminded me of the Pacific Coast of Washington (where I grew up) with its beautiful natural landscapes, evergreen forests and access to open water. Just FYI the bridge at 11:40 is near St Paul's Cathedral in London, England NOT St Paul, MN.

[@bonnielucas6769]

Don't tell anyone. Got our own rif raf, no need to import.

[@Boatguy624]

Frr Duluth is so underrated like from the time when I was a baby until now I have gone to Duluth for a vacay

[@cooldesertbreeze23]

This Southern California girl LOVES to visit Minnesota. My father's whole family is from Up North (Cloquet/Duluth). I loved visiting there. The nicest people you will ever meet (heck yeah they have an accent LOL) I retire in a few years and it is FOR SURE in my TOP 3 places to go. Thx for all your great videos Nick.... you and Mappy crack me up :D

[@NickJohnson]

Kirsty ❤️❤️

[@Project4113]

I'm also a So Cal resident retiring soon and looking to get out of this liberal hell hole. South Dakota looks like a nice place to retire. A conservative right leaning area of Minnesota would be appealing too which obviously would not be Minneapolis.

[@nunyabusiness6450]

@@Project4113 considering MN taxes retirement income and SD doesn't, SD is a better bet. Also, if you're not a fan of liberal policies, keep in mind that Minneapolis/St. Paul has a chokehold on the state level politics.

[@Mg-hi1tu]

every time he compares us to our rival neighbor Wisconsin I squint my eyes a little bit. damn cheeseheads.

[@astal1172]

But we only really hate each other when it comes to sports. (And state laws. (Kind of.))

[@pillowbugg]

They call us mud ducks

[@jchow5966]

Yes he does not really understand Mn.

[@Bob-jm8kl]

Since we got liquor sales on Sunday, what's the point of Wisconsin? Fireworks?

[@badguy5554]

Hey....Any state where the trees END at the western suburbs of Minneaplis....is an abomination against nature!

[@monkemonkerson5620]

You're spot on about Minnesotans being passive aggressive, lol. Nice on the outside, jerks behind your back. And I've lived here for almost 20 years now.

[@revan6467]

We ain’t all like that bro 😂😂

[@monkemonkerson5620]

@@revan6467 I know, I didn't clarify. Not everyone in MN is like that. But you do see it.

[@rebel8440]

Good to know

[@tracyseymour7553]

You speak the truth

[@kaileymo]

Just because people don’t like you doesn’t mean they need to be jerks to your face tho 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@tyler6003]

Okay okay born and raised in Minneapolis here and I would give this summary a 7/10. He missed Jucy Lucys, Somalis, how pleasant the summers are here, the fantastic education system (compared to other states), and the highest voter turnout of any state. He was right that Minneapolis is more cosmopolitan than Saint Paul.

[@YorkerNBouncer]

Yeah I was wondering how he missed Juicy Lucy as well.

[@johndavis6719]

You guys have jucy Lucy's I'm so jealous in the early nineties they was in the DMV but they left never knew why.

[@YeaitssTony]

Man I lived down the street from Matt's!! I remember going there maybe 3 or 4 years old.. thought the place was huge. Went there as an adult. Lmao tiny hole in the wall. Good burger if ya wanna burn the shit out of your mouth

[@SoupyMittens]

Yeah we actually have decent schools unlike the rest of america

[@thebacaflocka]

Only at Matt’s though!

[@DoritosResidue]

I worked there for 2 weeks a while ago. I'm from California and Minnesota is damn beautiful. I partied in thier uptown and down town Minneapolis. Seriously it's better than downtown LA. It's more live and walkable. It reminded me of partying in downtown San Diego which is also better than downtown LA.

[@Briman2052]

Nobody from LA hangs out in downtown LA bro.

[@pikamaster-tm1it]

It's definitely more walkable with the skyway.

[@carterschook6043]

OMG! I lost it when you said, “A Sparkling Green Tea Lemonade with a Full Flavor Shot of Raspberry”😂 As a Caribou***(Forgot to mention lol) Barista, I approve your message😂

[@NickJohnson]

☕️ ❤️

[@DeadPxlTV]

I've lived here most of my life and I gotta say this is mostly accurate especially that HOTDISH! As far as things to do, Minnesota is uniquely full of things to do. Unique as in you just have to go out and make your adventure rather than find it on a brochure or an ad on TV.

[@i.h.7268]

I moved to MN from CA. Best place to raise my family. Never leaving this cold.

[@stephens9462]

My parents moved us there from northern California back in the 70s. My father did get a job there but the main motivation was to raise my sister and I in a more safe and wholesome environment with better schools.

[@jchow5966]

☮️💟

[@LihimSidhe]

I've been watching many of Nick's Unboxing series. In large part because I'm looking to move. He's made me laugh many many times. But I think, "Sometimes it's too cold to snow.", takes the f**king cake though. HA!

[@annacooksey7276]

But being too cold to snow is legit!

[@lukeswain1752]

Where do you think you'll move to? Or did you make your move? I'm in the same boat. I really want to get out if where I am. I did just take up a new job tho 🤣🤣 planning on saving up for a year or two and getting OUT!

[@Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash]

I live over here in South Dakota, and it also gets too cold to snow here.

[@terrynhemken5635]

Lefse is awesome! It’s a Scandinavian treat made from potatoes, flour, butter, salt and sometimes cream. We will top it with butter, cinnamon and sugar and sometimes jam. It’s hard to stop eating. Also the taking an hour to say goodbye is called the long Minnesotan goodbye. We don’t like being rude, so we will allow the conversation to go on until till they are done.

[@StephenJelinek]

Lake Itasca is where you can cross the Mississippi river on step stones.

[@PolychromaticZero]

Exactly, i go there alot

[@spice_cake]

I went there once on a school trip, I was too scared to cross cause I didn’t wanna get wet and it was still cold out lol

[@PolychromaticZero]

@@spice_cake yea, the stones are very slippery due to it being wet.

[@hines57a52]

I was 12 when I first went to MN. I'll never forget that first time walking on a frozen lake. I was terrified of falling through. Later that day I was doing donuts on the ice.

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! 🧊

[@j2000t021]

Doing doughnuts? Up here we say. “Whipping Sh!tt!es”. Lol

[@hines57a52]

@@j2000t021 oh yes, and instead of a fart it's shit your pants.👍

[@bentighe4811]

We don't say "Eh?" You're thinking of Canadians.

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

I was going to say the same thing. 😆🤷🏻‍♀️

[@abbiebooth1731]

Yes they always think we say eh

[@thattallguy9053]

Chatty Cathy Because people that live in minnesota are basically canadian

[@thattallguy9053]

People in minnesota are basically canadian 😂

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

@@thattallguy9053 Well, we're not, but that's ok. HAHA!!! Maybe he's confusing 'eh' with 'ope'. We DO say ope......A LOT!

[@12stepdraper]

Bro I’m from Minneapolis but one thing that needs to bounce back (for the culture) is snowmobiling. Powder days are hard to come by

[@lynnfelsheim2386]

They have good beer at their micro brews, they eat a lot of casseroles that they call hot dish, and they live for the snow sports. I’m married to a Minnesotan for 26 years and I’ve NEVER heard them say eh.

[@panthera6750]

It’s depends on where ya live bud, I mean I say “eh” a lot

[@jeffwinters3808]

Bro,no we dont.if you live up by the Canadian border like international falls you probably hear it more.the twin cities where I'm from you don't hear it but the more north you go you hear oh for cute or you. Betcha.i hate that saying

[@MewCast1]

Ummm Bloomington is not Minneapolis Bloomington is were MOA located at.

[@joemiller7082]

Splitting hairs though, it’s less than a mile outside of Minneapolis.

[@austin5259]

@@joemiller7082 as someone who lives in Bloomington everytime my address gets listed as Minneapolis interchangeably as if I don't know where I live, those semantics do make a difference

[@MewCast1]

@@joemiller7082 That shouldn't matter. Bloomington is not Minneapolis just like Edina, Richfield or St. Paul isn't Minneapolis. You wouldn't call Long Island, West Organ a part of Ney York city.

[@ceterfo]

I'm pretty sure he meant metro but I don't think he's heard that.

[@christianvogt3991]

Bloomington is a suburb of Minneapolis...

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Correction….we don’t have A crockpot, we have at least 3 !!! Whoever invented tatertot hotdish is brilliant ! It’s 1/29/23 and it was only -25 this morning, the high was -4 ! Fun fact, Bemidji state university sits on the shores of lake Bemidji and since there is not enough parking on campus, they plow a parking lot on the lake during winter 🥶

[@NickJohnson]

What???

[@madisonerickson9289]

Born and raised in rochester, MN. God Bless!

[@sophiahang9110]

i was born in st paul and i live in cg

[@Dotman89]

Minneapolis here

[@tylerf9206]

Rochester sucks

[@Dotman89]

@@tylerf9206 never been down there

[@manfredmann2766]

My favorite towns I spent time in were: Winona, Red Wing, Duluth, and most of the towns along Lake Superior. Great video

[@NickJohnson]

Dang dude you're on a roll!! ❤️

[@stephens9462]

Winona really? I grew up there and couldn’t wait to get it!

[@manfredmann2766]

@@stephens9462 It was a great place to visit with the trees and bluffs close to the MS River. Everywhere has it’s faults. Sometimes I miss trees and actual water living in the low AZ desert.

[@chrisriddle4761]

I love all areas of Minnesota, and all 4 seasons. I enjoy the cultural diversity, not your stereo types. There is always humor in extremes and you can find them here. This is a beautiful place to live.

[@baseballbynatedog800]

I love the unboxing videos Nick.

[@NickJohnson]

I'm glad 😘

[@InsomniacBroz]

Let’s goooo, Minnesota gang in the house.

[@aaroncollins1763]

I am very glad I found your channel, or whatever this medium on KZbin is called, I don’t know, but, I’m “comma- crazy” ,obviously. Your delivery and your subject content is just laidback, smooth, and fun to watch. Very easy to watch and listen to and forget about your shitty day. I can really see you going as far as you wish. I hope you keep producing. Many thanks!

[@bk8443]

Very entertaining and informative! Enjoyed watching your video!

[@Smuddpie]

Good job, except you didn’t even mention the Boundary Waters and canoeing! Uffdah! And the summers are glorious as long as you have plenty of DEET.

[@StephenJelinek]

"Cake Eaters" a phrase coined in 1975 by my HS class. Any ways "Cake Eaters" go into the heated garage attached to the house. Drive to the heated garage beneath the building where their office is. The Twin Cities has a complex network of heated skyways that connects the second floors of buildings. This keeps the cake eaters from ever experiencing the horrors of sub zero temperatures.

[@markanderson6787]

Cake eaters are people from Edina.

[@tracyseymour7553]

@@markanderson6787 EDINA=Every Day I Need Attention

[@StephenJelinek]

Edina is the school Hopkins defeated in 1975. The cake eaters tag has survived for 45 years.

[@adammacmillan]

I used to live in Minneapolis. I love the city’s layout. It’s a great city. It’s a great place to visit in the summer

[@dhh488]

When I was growing up in the 1970's, we had a lot of neighbors that were of German descent and they would say things like "dis here" and "dat der", as in "dat der car, is that a Chevy?" No one said "eh". Great place to grow up, back then anyway.

[@nolster1]

Sounds like the way they talk around Alexandria (or "Alex" as they call it). A LOT of Germans around there. They probably had to send out a separate phone book just for all the names that start with "Sch," (Schmidt, Schneider, Schwinghammer, Schaefer, Schultz...). You're right, they say things like "Dat dare car needs a new bat-tree."

[@dhh488]

@@nolster1 Ha! That's pretty funny.

[@christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372]

@@nolster1 yeah my mom's side of my family is descended from Prussians who immigrated there in the mid 1800s and a lot of my family still lives there. My first cousins have a family bakery up there and my great uncle works on a family farm up there.

[@plstewaf3]

Nick - You sure know how to use humour in creative and fun ways... teaching us to laugh at ourselves more - and to not take ourselves soooo... serious(ly).

[@NickJohnson]

Hey STEWART

[@plstewaf3]

Hi Nick, I live in a town that I used to call a dead hick town...the type of place you can’t wait to get out of - when I was a young adult. Well now we do have zero covid-19 cases, so there are some good things after all. But with the snow and weather up here in Saskatchewan, I wanted to hang out somewhere like in California where my sister lived. Seems like heaven...a safe, drug-free, quiet, and peaceful place... especially since your other video said everyone is leaving California...lol

[@jeanienweismann]

Also Judy Garland from Wizard of Oz was born in Grand rapids, Minnesota!

[@NickJohnson]

I met her daughter a few times

[@BlueGoat682]

Speaking of Minnesota celebs lets not forget to mention that the legendary Bob Dylan (Zimmerman?) was born and raised in the northern part of the state. Hibbing I believe?

[@christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372]

@@BlueGoat682 I believe it was Duluth

[@UnicornDreamsPastelSkies]

Her childhood home is a museum now from what I remember.

[@zubairrazzaq6271]

Great information amazing work keep up your Great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hectorfarm9416]

If you move to Minnesota. Be prepared for 8 months of cold gray gloomy weather. Followed by 4 months of hot humid weather.

[@rebel8440]

Looking forward to it!

[@PolychromaticZero]

And don’t move to Brainerd

[@steelrain714]

@@PolychromaticZero what's so bad about Brainerd?

[@PolychromaticZero]

@@steelrain714 You don’t really want to get a job, besides it’s poverty rate is 20%

[@jgrysiak6566]

I thought the winters were sunny?

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

I live on a lake in the "trees and lakes" zone of Mn. I can ride my vintage snowmobile to the grocery store and just had tater tot casserole for supper on Monday. It really does take us an hour just to say our goodbyes!

[@sunilscorpy4594]

Hi Nick, more trivia... the setting of 2 classic TV shows is in Minnesota... Little House on the Prairie and Mary Tyler Moore shows. 😀

[@NickJohnson]

No way!!

[@sunilscorpy4594]

@@NickJohnson yes way, lol. And I love shopping for good stuff at Target, not junk from Walmart. 😁

[@nolster1]

And don't forget about "Coach!" I was always a little disappointed they filmed Little House in Southern California. It often depicted MN as dusty, dry and... MOUNTAINOUS?!

[@lowrollerscraps2477]

Great video as always. Love your songs. This one is perhaps the funniest..if you meant it to be funny.

[@NickJohnson]

ITS SERIOUS

[@SC-gp7kt]

You betcha! Yaa! Love the Ranch dressing bottles on that sweater 😂🤣😂💜

[@codyschoonover6131]

There are pretty much two ways of life in MN. The cities and everywhere else. They each talk crap about the other.

[@steelrain714]

@@turbostatic1 hopefully

[@wmw3629]

@@turbostatic1 Typical right wing hatred

[@turbostatic1]

. get used to it.

[@marialagunes6274]

That's not a true statement, I am just the opposite.

[@marialagunes6274]

@@turbostatic1 What does that mean, "The cities can burn" ? That's the wrong way to view an intire city. There's whites and blacks that lives there, But the mentality of a lot of people in the cities is what have ruined the cities name !!! It's the people who don't care about other human beings lives is the problem ! Peace

[@gawaineross7607]

This is your funniest episode yet, Nick. But really, Minneapolis is such a great city, it's worth a visit. The city's lakes alone are a stellar feature.

[@NickJohnson]

Yes

[@karlwilker579]

Can confirm. The lakes are awesome.

[@tylerf9206]

Minneapolis is probably the worse part of MN

[@wolves1fan830]

MPLS is great just don't go to the north east side and your fine

[@wolves1fan830]

St Paul is not nicer either

[@marilynringel9228]

Spending morning watching your videos!

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! ❤️❤️

[@abeforee4780]

Grew up there. In elementary school during winter, recess was an outdoor ice rink and ice skates. Wow it was great, but then -we just thought it was normal.

[@armyhylander6361]

How could you forget the largest lake on the Mississippi and birthplace of water-skiing! 😭 ... lol but for real laughed pretty good at this. Most of it was correct, yeah we're special ... personally I blame the cold for our craziness but thats just how we like it 😜

[@boner1515]

I'm from Minnesota and for someone from California you did pretty good!

[@NickJohnson]

Bam!

[@agcala9619]

I am so enjoying all these videos that you have shown here of this beautiful United States. Actually, I am appreciating this country a lot more since I have watched your videos. Thank you. Minnesota sounds wonderful. They enjoy good conversation. My kind of people. Good conversation has been replaced with Smart Phones. My friend and I spent a Summer in Max, Minnesota as teenagers and I have tender memories from there. Yes the mosquitoes were awful at night. It was wall to wall mosquitoes but it was only at night. Eva

[@aviewer9668]

Unboxing Missouri and other Midwest places please the way you show the map of the region and what’s where is very interesting

[@elizabethharvey150]

C'mon! Minnesota's not lame. It's relaxing and beautiful. I grew up there and never even heard of 'fiske' whatever until after I moved. It is cold and lots of bugs though. I always found things to do that were probably better than being on my phone all day. In San Diego now and miss it horribly. Mabe I'll get a vacation cabin here. 💖💖💖 Minnesota though!!!!!

[@tristonium113]

I totally agree, I was gonna say that and you beat me to it! There are TONS of things to do here year round!!!

[@NickJohnson]

It was a joke

[@tracyseymour7553]

I would love to live in San Diego if I could afford it

[@tracyseymour7553]

@@tristonium113 Like what?? Name some activities that don't include drinking, sports, etc.

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

@@tracyseymour7553 What can’t you do here?

[@thrawl]

It is true we do all own a Crock-Pot and we love our hot dishes too... And not just the old people, I'm 23 and love my hot dishes and love using the crock-pot

[@NickJohnson]

I used a crock pot yesterday

[@gvalleygrl2007]

I've lived in MN all my life. Your video was very entertaining!!! I have never eat a hot dish or spam--I guess I should move

[@jchow5966]

This was pretty good. 💟☮️ Bob Dylan is also frpm MN and we still love him too.

[@MarcosGarcia-tl3dg]

Unboxing Oregon pleeease, great video men ;)

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

Nick you forgot to mention one bitchen thing about Minnesota. The annual Minnesota State Fair. I'm not a Minnesotan but I visited back in 2018 and went to the fair. That shit is awesome!!! I could not believe the amount of people, food vendors, livestock, ride, concerts, etc.... It's the best way to mingle with the locals. They say it’s the “largest fair in the country.” I say it’s the largest Opie convention in the country. Keep the delicious Leinenkugel flowing and then go purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

[@shanpatrickbaker988]

We also have both hellish summers and hellish winters. Both seasons are extreme, in the 90s-100s in summer and negative temps in the winter.

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

I loved minneapolis so much 💟 when I lived there in 2018,but had to leave early 😔due to personal reasons. After last year I'm glad I did

[@eb4676]

Was it family or the people ?

[@raxaweynroyalty4804]

Love Minnesota ❤️❤️❤️

[@marialagunes6274]

I love Minnesota, Even though I haven't ran into one Caucasian that like a black person, what's up with that ?! Just curious ?!

[@Momoeki21]

@@marialagunes6274 what part of MN were you in? 😳

[@MidwestCombatServicesLLC]

Moved to Duluth, MN from a) Phoenix, AZ (sucked!) b) Savannah, GA (❤️'d it!) c) Chicago (❤️) So far, it's the safest state I've resided in. Twin Cities are safe, diverse and liberal. Duluth is the 4H Club = Hunters, Hockey Players, Hippies, Historic Mansions

[@Project4113]

Twin cities are safe? Compared to what, Chicago? East LA?

[@beckybrynjolfsson]

Thank you so much! I intend to move up north. I didn't consider Minnesota but apart from the mosquitos it seems wonderful. 👍 What about health clubs and fitness in Minnesota? I will be a health coach/personal trainer so that is a major factor in where I move.

[@rogerwa123]

Hello from Prior Lake MN. Doesn't everyone have a crockpot (or two)?

[@funkster007]

2?....guilty. ;)

[@badguy5554]

Love those Lakes!

[@DeellySwim]

Good stuff from a Minnesotan 🤙

[@dheeshakti948]

It’s a wonderful state to live in and explore! 🧡❤️

[@rubystaging237]

Thanks again for another informative video

[@AndrewTarasevich]

That was fun. Love your videos

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Andrew!

[@qiwlz1182]

The caribou coffee at 10:30 is the one in Detroit Lakes :D

[@milesfullofsmiles3373]

I didnt know that about the pizza roll. He's a genius 🍕

[@panthera6750]

I have a log cabin in the Northwest Angle I go up there in the winter when the lake is frozen. I love to ice fish there and hunt deer or moose. I love to snowmobile and play hockey on the lake when it’s frozen.

[@GKFam]

I live in Minnesota and didnt even know most of these things that you are talking love your channel

[@samanthavance1658]

As a Minnesotan I recommend if you do move here do not move to the metro area. Since May 2020 crime there has been rampant and a good proportion of the police force has quit. Shops in Minneapolis are being robbed in broad daylight. It's become so bad shops that can afford it have hired private security. A lot of companies are leaving the metro area which means jobs. Basically at this point I recommend sticking to places outside the metro such as Stillwater, Duluth and Northfield are some of the best places to go.

[@NickJohnson]

Good to know Samantha

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

I lived in minneapolis in 2018 and I loved it so much 😔but had to leave suddenly. On the bright side I'm glad I did. Stay safe Samantha 💙

[@nolster1]

Yes, it's really sad. I haven't been to "the Cities" in over a year now... and have no desire to visit anytime soon. Car-jackings and shootings are occurring daily and there's still an autonomous zone around the intersection where the riots began. The city council, mayor and governor have really let down the people of Minneapolis.

[@carmencrawford458]

You did a pretty good job on the state.

[@jessekuchinski1172]

It's the most beautiful fall that makes up for the rest of the year and keeps me in MN. It's awesome.

[@elwood.downey]

Thanks, interesting and entertaining. I'm actually thinking of moving there.

[@nofluffingtv3037]

FINALLY. I’ve been in the dark for so long Nick.

[@NickJohnson]

Nnnnnnn

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Nick, Look Up Point Roberts, Washington..It Is Almost Canadian Eh? In Canada We Call A Snowmobile A "SKI Doo."

[@NickJohnson]

I've heard that

[@BlueGoat682]

Ski Do is actually a brand name. We have Sea Do wave runners down here and they are mfg. by Bombadier out of Canada.

[@conniepowell3848]

Spam and lefse, plus Caribou coffee! Three good things about Minnesota, and Duluth up North shore! Hard to beat!

[@Mar2bv]

Nice Tar Heel hat. Im in Syracuse. Would like to see you do one on the Cuse but we are probably too small of a city. 😑

[@NickJohnson]

Maybe 😉

[@catiedragon9494]

I loved this video! I’m from Hibbing Minnesota (part of the iron range) I felt like you did our state justice. You told it how it really is and you’re very funny. Just a bit sad u didn’t mention anything Hibbing and it’s high school it was made in 1920 and had one of the first indoor swimming pools. Or possibly Kevin McKale the basketball player. Thank u again for making this video I enjoyed it

[@mahadqasim7558]

Probably an honest review my man Nick

[@NickJohnson]

Probably

[@michaelleahy6848]

You did well to mention Sorel boots!

[@MrCalverino]

bro I watch all ur vids- You're so detailed and I love America because we are different

[@NickJohnson]

Hi!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

There is the "Town of Carpenter", near Togo, Minnesota, founded by my great grandfather, Seth Carpenter in 1903 . Carpenter cemetary near there, some Johnson's are buried there. Only 1 Carpenter is buried there, my dad, Seth Carpenter the third. I buried him there in 2010. My dad was born in Hibbing. Hibbing is the hometown of Bob Dylan, Chun King, and the Greyhound Bus Lines started there, and the Greyhound Bus Museum is there.

[@NickJohnson]

Nice Carlos!!

[@robertmcmanus636]

@@NickJohnson Yes, but BAD NICK JOHNSON. You missed not only a large number of both well known facts and personalities related to MN, but mischaracterized much of the culture and the weighted relevance of the things you did mention incorrectly.

[@rebel8440]

Dope

[@zackbrand9311]

“Maybe bec they’re Lutherans” as a Lutheran I can confirm, also this is probably my favorite state!

[@taylorwheeler5905]

This is what I laughed the hardest about. I'm also a Lutheran from Minnesota.

[@loadingmikke7451]

So interesting that you minnesotans are still Lutherans. We Scandinavians are also Lutherans, just by tradition though, as we don't go to church unless it's Christmas or someone's wedding or comformation/babtism. The churches struggles to get their benches filled, as we have become less and less christian throughout the years.

[@annacooksey7276]

@@loadingmikke7451 That's sad!

[@loadingmikke7451]

@@annacooksey7276 i dont know, its just progress i guess. Perhaps we weren't as Christian to begin with because of the old religion in the region.

[@laoisepuebla7239]

Beautiful Lake. Shout out from the Philippines

[@zackarychait673]

I love these vids! 😂

[@NickJohnson]

Great ❤️

[@tishlinda]

I visited Minnesota just to go to the Mall of the Americas. What a beautiful state ! Wisconsin was alright too

[@NickJohnson]

Yay!

[@bracebrooks967]

Same reason I visited Minnesota, I would visited more if I had friends living there since I'm from Illinois, but unfortunately I don't have friends there.

[@pavelow235]

Should go to the "King of Prussia mall" in Philadelphia.

[@jeaniechowdhury6739]

Awww thank you!

[@lastguyminn2324]

@@pavelow235 Why? It's nearly 3 million sq. feet smaller.

[@matthewmajestic1013]

Another great video from Mr. Johnson!, I've never been nor lived in Minnesota but I must say I'm not crazy about cold harsh winters. May I ask if I were to visit "The Land of Ten Thousands Lakes" what time would be the best time to visit in terms of weather, and when does Minnesota get fall foliage?, thank you:)

[@NickJohnson]

April

[@NickJohnson]

Yes they get fall

[@tristonium113]

I would say the best time of the year to visit MN would definitely be during the fall. To me the temperatures feel the nicest and the sun is always out more. Fall foliage usually takes place depending on where you are in the state, so like late September up north and early-mid October further south. If you decide to make a visit here, enjoy it and have a good time!

[@matthewmajestic1013]

@@NickJohnson nice🤓

[@matthewmajestic1013]

@@NickJohnson ahhh that’s my birth month🤓

[@qceaz11]

One of your best outro songs😂😂😂

[@ColePhelps-cv2qh]

I been living in minnesota for 6 years moved here with my family as a kid. I would say it sums my state up pretty well i haven't left my suburb of saint paul much. I have been through the farmlands and i have been to hinkly likely gonna live there cause the 49ers our local heavy equipment union has their training center their and the people are nice when you get to know them i lived in my little town for a while and gotten to know people.

[@gavinroisland3541]

Actually a Minnesota goodbye lasts from 1-3 hours, although a few time my family have stretched that to 6 or more hours

[@josephaurelius5567]

I’m from bemidji, right behind that center building and BK which is now a Dunkin’ Donuts is a bridge with a pretty large homeless camp. In high school my friends and I used to go there and watch them fight. We also have some of the highest violent crime rates and burglary in the state. I think for 2020 we are ranked number one in MN actually

[@revan6467]

Brooo they took away Burger King, that was my child good home brooo

[@marialagunes6274]

WOW Joe, That's unfortunate !

[@Arnerse]

Excellent vid great work

[@donnadeckelman9803]

Great job Nick! A very interesting video! Minnesota seems like a state that has something for everyone!

[@NickJohnson]

Yes!

[@wandahall4435]

Thanks for the info...I believe I will stay here in TX💖💖💖

[@realreviews4102]

Grab your caribou coffee lol being from CA and traveling to MLPS for work... came to love it too but damnnn its more expensive than starbucks SMH🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mel924]

But tastes much better!!

[@johnroos5807]

I was born at North Memorial Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN in 1965. We lived in Crystal, MN until 1975. We then moved to Wadena, until I joined the USMC in 1987. I will always be proud of being from MN!:) Semper Fidelis