Unboxing Minnesota: What It's Like Living in Minnesota

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  • @NickJohnson
    @NickJohnson  Рік тому +4

    Here is my entire Unboxing Series: ua-cam.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF.html

    • @markinator012961
      @markinator012961 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Fallenlyrics218
      @Fallenlyrics218 7 місяців тому

      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
    @stutteredtoast 3 роки тому +286

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

    • @panthera6750
      @panthera6750 3 роки тому +23

      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
      @spice_cake 3 роки тому +8

      @@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
      @SisterWatchmanBrooke 3 роки тому +7

      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
      @SisterWatchmanBrooke 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @mitchellschaff6520
      @mitchellschaff6520 3 роки тому +2

      You are so right!!

  • @wendyc1276
    @wendyc1276 3 роки тому +137

    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
      @ceterfo 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @highlymedicated2438
      @highlymedicated2438 3 роки тому +8

      @@ceterfo did u misspeak?

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +3

      I cant wait....

    • @chriscampos3497
      @chriscampos3497 2 роки тому +1

      What area u move to

    • @wendyc1276
      @wendyc1276 2 роки тому +3

      @@chriscampos3497 Brainerd area…Pine River

  • @rubyrose6897
    @rubyrose6897 4 роки тому +256

    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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +16

      true

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 4 роки тому +12

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

    • @rubyrose6897
      @rubyrose6897 4 роки тому +49

      @@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
      @tracyseymour7553 4 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @rubyrose6897 4 роки тому +29

      @@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
    @nolster1 3 роки тому +69

    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
      @johngullickson533 3 роки тому +2

      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
    @kenbobak2346 3 роки тому +72

    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
      @davegreene1198 2 роки тому +13

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

    • @dr.bootie
      @dr.bootie 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @marksauck3399
      @marksauck3399 Рік тому

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

  • @farmgirlrebel1333
    @farmgirlrebel1333 4 роки тому +158

    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
      @JaguarKnight-hk7gl 4 роки тому +6

      You all*. We ain't Texans.

    • @farmgirlrebel1333
      @farmgirlrebel1333 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @JaguarKnight-hk7gl
      @JaguarKnight-hk7gl 4 роки тому +1

      @@farmgirlrebel1333 Oh okay

    • @ceterfo
      @ceterfo 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @milesfullofsmiles3373
      @milesfullofsmiles3373 3 роки тому +1

      🤣 I'll wave with you 💖

  • @martcichocki5571
    @martcichocki5571 4 роки тому +229

    The north shore of MN has incredible waterfalls & lighthouses.

    • @prodbywoody
      @prodbywoody 4 роки тому +11

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

    • @BlueGoat682
      @BlueGoat682 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @martcichocki5571
      @martcichocki5571 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @willbettenberg3163
      @willbettenberg3163 3 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome

    • @dbcooper692
      @dbcooper692 3 роки тому +1

      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
    @milessampson3942 4 роки тому +63

    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
      @bonnielucas6769 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @Ralphbros24
      @Ralphbros24 Рік тому +2

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

  • @p-wizzy96
    @p-wizzy96 3 роки тому +66

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

    • @astal1172
      @astal1172 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @pillowbugg
      @pillowbugg 3 роки тому

      They call us mud ducks

    • @jchow5966
      @jchow5966 3 роки тому

      Yes he does not really understand Mn.

    • @Bob-jm8kl
      @Bob-jm8kl Рік тому +1

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

    • @badguy5554
      @badguy5554 9 місяців тому

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

  • @cooldesertbreeze23
    @cooldesertbreeze23 3 роки тому +43

    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
      @NickJohnson  3 роки тому +6

      Kirsty ❤️❤️

    • @Project4113
      @Project4113 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @nunyabusiness6450 2 роки тому +3

      @@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.

  • @monkemonkerson5620
    @monkemonkerson5620 3 роки тому +44

    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
      @revan6467 3 роки тому +4

      We ain’t all like that bro 😂😂

    • @monkemonkerson5620
      @monkemonkerson5620 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +3

      Good to know

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 3 роки тому +2

      You speak the truth

    • @kaileymo
      @kaileymo 2 роки тому

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

  • @tyler6003
    @tyler6003 3 роки тому +33

    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
      @YorkerNBouncer 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @johndavis6719
      @johndavis6719 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @YeaitssTony 2 роки тому

      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
      @SoupyMittens 2 роки тому

      Yeah we actually have decent schools unlike the rest of america

    • @thebacaflocka
      @thebacaflocka 2 роки тому +1

      Only at Matt’s though!

  • @DoritosResidue
    @DoritosResidue 3 роки тому +38

    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
      @Briman2052 2 роки тому +2

      Nobody from LA hangs out in downtown LA bro.

    • @pikamaster-tm1it
      @pikamaster-tm1it Рік тому +2

      It's definitely more walkable with the skyway.

  • @i.h.7268
    @i.h.7268 3 роки тому +26

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

    • @stephens9462
      @stephens9462 3 роки тому +9

      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
      @jchow5966 3 роки тому +1

      ☮️💟

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Рік тому +7

    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 🥶

  • @DemonHunter160
    @DemonHunter160 5 місяців тому +2

    Minnesota native here - despite this video being four years old now this is SHOCKINGLY accurate. You got a new subscriber!! Though one thing I've heard is everyone who comes from out of state say that it's really hard to make friends here because everyone sticks to the hometown they grew up with and stays friends with the same friend group from middle/high school.
    That *can* be true and I used to be that way, I did stay friends with my same friend group from middle/high school but then I moved away from my hometown of Orono back to Minneapolis and got involved in the roller skating and circus arts community. I made a whole new batch of friends and many of them are out-of-state transplants. So if you want to make friends in Minnesota, you HAVE TO have a hobby that you do regularly to meet people. The good thing is - there is strong community in Minneapolis/Twin Cities and if you get involved in a club or activity you can make REALLY great lasting friendships. And people in Minnesota are extremely welcoming to transplants unlike many other states. Also, we don't say "eh" but the "o" accent is absolutely a thing (listen to a Minnesotan say "coat" or "road" or "boat") and whenever I travel people instantly know I'm from Minnesota even though I don't think my accent is that bad 😅

  • @chrisriddle4761
    @chrisriddle4761 2 роки тому +21

    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.

  • @StephenJelinek
    @StephenJelinek 4 роки тому +36

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

    • @PolychromaticZero
      @PolychromaticZero 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly, i go there alot

    • @spice_cake
      @spice_cake 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @PolychromaticZero 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @DeadPxlTV
    @DeadPxlTV 3 роки тому +17

    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.

  • @adammacmillan
    @adammacmillan 2 роки тому +10

    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

  • @terrynhemken5635
    @terrynhemken5635 3 роки тому +12

    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.

  • @InsomniacBroz
    @InsomniacBroz 4 роки тому +79

    Let’s goooo, Minnesota gang in the house.

  • @12stepdraper
    @12stepdraper 3 роки тому +25

    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

  • @madisonerickson9289
    @madisonerickson9289 4 роки тому +21

    Born and raised in rochester, MN. God Bless!

    • @sophiahang9110
      @sophiahang9110 3 роки тому

      i was born in st paul and i live in cg

    • @Dotman89
      @Dotman89 3 роки тому +2

      Minneapolis here

    • @tylerf9206
      @tylerf9206 3 роки тому

      Rochester sucks

    • @Dotman89
      @Dotman89 3 роки тому

      @@tylerf9206 never been down there

  • @MewCast1
    @MewCast1 4 роки тому +56

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

    • @joemiller7082
      @joemiller7082 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @austin5259
      @austin5259 3 роки тому +5

      @@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
      @MewCast1 3 роки тому +4

      @@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
      @ceterfo 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @christianvogt3991
      @christianvogt3991 3 роки тому +5

      Bloomington is a suburb of Minneapolis...

  • @bentighe4811
    @bentighe4811 4 роки тому +104

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

    • @CatherineShoresHMN
      @CatherineShoresHMN 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @abbiebooth1731
      @abbiebooth1731 4 роки тому +3

      Yes they always think we say eh

    • @thattallguy9053
      @thattallguy9053 4 роки тому +3

      Chatty Cathy Because people that live in minnesota are basically canadian

    • @thattallguy9053
      @thattallguy9053 4 роки тому +4

      People in minnesota are basically canadian 😂

    • @CatherineShoresHMN
      @CatherineShoresHMN 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @hines57a52
    @hines57a52 2 роки тому +38

    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
      @NickJohnson  2 роки тому +3

      Yay! 🧊

    • @j2000t021
      @j2000t021 10 місяців тому

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

    • @hines57a52
      @hines57a52 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @lynnfelsheim2386
    @lynnfelsheim2386 3 роки тому +16

    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
      @panthera6750 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @jeffwinters3808
      @jeffwinters3808 2 роки тому

      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

  • @LihimSidhe
    @LihimSidhe 3 роки тому +23

    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
      @annacooksey7276 2 роки тому +2

      But being too cold to snow is legit!

    • @lukeswain1752
      @lukeswain1752 Рік тому

      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
      @Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash Рік тому

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

  • @lurkmouse
    @lurkmouse 3 місяці тому

    I've always loved movies or tv shows based in and around Minnesota. The ice fishing and the snow is so appealing to me. I'm currently researching the state hoping to find a place to settle. I've lived in the rural south eastern US all my 42 years. It's time for a change for myself and my family. Cheers to all you Minnesotans!

  • @carterschook6043
    @carterschook6043 4 роки тому +30

    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😂

  • @manfredmann2766
    @manfredmann2766 4 роки тому +16

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

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +3

      Dang dude you're on a roll!! ❤️

    • @stephens9462
      @stephens9462 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @manfredmann2766
      @manfredmann2766 4 роки тому +7

      @@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.

  • @baseballbynatedog800
    @baseballbynatedog800 4 роки тому +13

    I love the unboxing videos Nick.

  • @gawaineross7607
    @gawaineross7607 4 роки тому +22

    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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @karlwilker579
      @karlwilker579 4 роки тому

      Can confirm. The lakes are awesome.

    • @tylerf9206
      @tylerf9206 3 роки тому +1

      Minneapolis is probably the worse part of MN

    • @wolves1fan830
      @wolves1fan830 Рік тому +1

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

    • @wolves1fan830
      @wolves1fan830 Рік тому

      St Paul is not nicer either

  • @shanpatrickbaker988
    @shanpatrickbaker988 2 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @jessekuchinski1172
    @jessekuchinski1172 Рік тому

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

  • @SammyMaeQ
    @SammyMaeQ 3 роки тому +12

    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.

  • @MidwestCombatServicesLLC
    @MidwestCombatServicesLLC 2 роки тому +8

    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
      @Project4113 2 роки тому

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

  • @zackbrand9311
    @zackbrand9311 4 роки тому +56

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

    • @taylorwheeler5905
      @taylorwheeler5905 4 роки тому +9

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

    • @loadingmikke7451
      @loadingmikke7451 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @annacooksey7276 2 роки тому +1

      @@loadingmikke7451 That's sad!

    • @loadingmikke7451
      @loadingmikke7451 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @dhh488
    @dhh488 3 роки тому +8

    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
      @nolster1 3 роки тому +2

      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
      @dhh488 3 роки тому +1

      @@nolster1 Ha! That's pretty funny.

    • @christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372
      @christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @thrawl
    @thrawl 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @NickJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      I used a crock pot yesterday

  • @StephenJelinek
    @StephenJelinek 4 роки тому +13

    "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
      @markanderson6787 4 роки тому +9

      Cake eaters are people from Edina.

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 4 роки тому +2

      @@markanderson6787 EDINA=Every Day I Need Attention

    • @StephenJelinek
      @StephenJelinek 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @codyschoonover6131
    @codyschoonover6131 3 роки тому +45

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

    • @steelrain714
      @steelrain714 3 роки тому +2

      @@turbostatic1 hopefully

    • @wmw3629
      @wmw3629 3 роки тому +5

      @@turbostatic1
      Typical right wing hatred

    • @turbostatic1
      @turbostatic1 3 роки тому +2

      . get used to it.

    • @marialagunes6274
      @marialagunes6274 3 роки тому

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

    • @marialagunes6274
      @marialagunes6274 3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @jeanienweismann
    @jeanienweismann 4 роки тому +16

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

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +2

      I met her daughter a few times

    • @BlueGoat682
      @BlueGoat682 3 роки тому +4

      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
      @christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372 3 роки тому +1

      @@BlueGoat682 I believe it was Duluth

    • @UnicornDreamsPastelSkies
      @UnicornDreamsPastelSkies 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @DeellySwim
    @DeellySwim 3 роки тому +8

    Good stuff from a Minnesotan 🤙

  • @agcala9619
    @agcala9619 Рік тому

    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

  • @plstewaf3
    @plstewaf3 4 роки тому +3

    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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +2

      Hey STEWART

    • @plstewaf3
      @plstewaf3 4 роки тому

      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

  • @aaroncollins1763
    @aaroncollins1763 2 роки тому

    I am very glad I found your channel, or whatever this medium on UA-cam 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!

  • @IloveJasonMomoa
    @IloveJasonMomoa 3 роки тому +6

    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
      @eb4676 Рік тому

      Was it family or the people ?

  • @Dontmakeitweird-p4w
    @Dontmakeitweird-p4w 6 днів тому

    Minnesotan here, Doncha know’. I liked your video!!! Spam’s main factory is here, located in ‘Spam Town USA’ also unfortunately ‘Lutefisk Capital of the World’ hot dishes are statewide and are many varieties, basically cream of mushroom soup is the staple in them. We talk like that but it’s much heavier the more North you go. And people often think we are part of Canada. Just wanted to add more unique things about us. I grew up in Minneapolis and it’s so sad what’s it’s becoming!!! Love your videos!!!

  • @DrKristinaRizzotto
    @DrKristinaRizzotto 4 роки тому +17

    I’m Brazilian and have lived in different states in America. Minnesota is my favorite place where I ever lived and I am happy to call it home ❤️

    • @treasuringpricelesstime5962
      @treasuringpricelesstime5962 3 роки тому

      Where in Minnesota exactly?

    • @DrKristinaRizzotto
      @DrKristinaRizzotto 3 роки тому +1

      @@treasuringpricelesstime5962 Plymouth. I am especially in love with places north of here :)

    • @WallFlower81
      @WallFlower81 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for saying so. We are transplants too and we love it here. So many people on here are toxic and I feel like this video just gave them some fuel, ugh.

  • @zubairrazzaq6271
    @zubairrazzaq6271 Рік тому +1

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

  • @hectorfarm9416
    @hectorfarm9416 3 роки тому +53

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

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +2

      Looking forward to it!

    • @PolychromaticZero
      @PolychromaticZero 3 роки тому +1

      And don’t move to Brainerd

    • @steelrain714
      @steelrain714 3 роки тому +1

      @@PolychromaticZero what's so bad about Brainerd?

    • @PolychromaticZero
      @PolychromaticZero 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 3 роки тому +1

      I thought the winters were sunny?

  • @dheeshakti948
    @dheeshakti948 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @raxaweynroyalty4804
    @raxaweynroyalty4804 4 роки тому +10

    Love Minnesota ❤️❤️❤️

    • @marialagunes6274
      @marialagunes6274 3 роки тому

      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
      @Momoeki21 2 роки тому

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

  • @abeforee4780
    @abeforee4780 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @504RoadTrips
    @504RoadTrips 4 роки тому +8

    The chef is holding a pan, and in the pan is (Kentucky) fried chicken.

  • @conniepowell3848
    @conniepowell3848 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rogerwa123
    @rogerwa123 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @funkster007
      @funkster007 3 роки тому +1

      2?....guilty. ;)

    • @badguy5554
      @badguy5554 9 місяців тому

      Love those Lakes!

    • @grantmourning189
      @grantmourning189 4 місяці тому

      I'm from Prior Lake! Now living in Jordan. Prior Lake is the best!

  • @myothercarisadelorean8957
    @myothercarisadelorean8957 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @aprilchiginsky7560
    @aprilchiginsky7560 4 роки тому +13

    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!

  • @ProjectZorgoPzUpgradedx
    @ProjectZorgoPzUpgradedx 3 роки тому +2

    Even I don’t like Minnesota I still like all your state unboxing vids

  • @milesfullofsmiles3373
    @milesfullofsmiles3373 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @marilynringel9228
    @marilynringel9228 3 роки тому +1

    Spending morning watching your videos!

  • @lazyidiotofthemonth
    @lazyidiotofthemonth 3 роки тому +5

    Moose hunting is illegal in Minnesota, and Bear hunting is tightly controlled, Also the Twins cities metro is about two thirds of the population.

  • @MrCalverino
    @MrCalverino 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @mahadqasim7558
    @mahadqasim7558 4 роки тому +4

    Probably an honest review my man Nick

  • @CountCraigula
    @CountCraigula 9 місяців тому +1

    I lived in Minnesota for 4 loooong years.
    I was dragged there kicking and screaming in my junior year of high school.
    My Father was transferred by his corporate masters to Eden Prairie.
    It was the worst experience of my life. The summers, however, were great. All three weeks of them.
    Otherwise, it was a living hell.
    I used to pass the winters by joining the slack jawed snowbillys as we drank too much and stared at a hole in the ice. My Dad bought a Kickass, Yamaha snow machine as an appeasement gesture, but then it didnt really snow for the next two years.
    Got the hell out of there in 1990. I can still remember the dirty snowbanks on the side of the road as I drove out of town in APRIL.

    • @BrianAshenhurst805
      @BrianAshenhurst805 5 місяців тому

      At least you have a positive attitude about the place to some extent. I myself find this place insufferable no matter what time of year. 6 months of ice, blizzards, -40 wind chills and darkness followed by another 6 of hellish humidity, vicious hordes of insects and violent storms...but the booze flows and you can drink yourself into a stupor while you sit in front of a hole in the ice and listen to lectures about sports and jesus...but I digress.

  • @Sebman1113
    @Sebman1113 4 роки тому +23

    I live in Minnesota and I think this video sum my home state up somewhat.

    • @cartier2312
      @cartier2312 4 роки тому +1

      Minnesota 🥳🥳🥳🥳

    • @paigek9923
      @paigek9923 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah for the most part there are some things I wish he also would’ve talked about and I few things I disagree with but otherwise it sums it up pretty good

  • @lowrollerscraps2477
    @lowrollerscraps2477 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @catiedragon9494
    @catiedragon9494 4 роки тому +11

    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

  • @SC-gp7kt
    @SC-gp7kt 2 роки тому

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

  • @samanthavance1658
    @samanthavance1658 3 роки тому +10

    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
      @NickJohnson  3 роки тому +1

      Good to know Samantha

    • @IloveJasonMomoa
      @IloveJasonMomoa 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @nolster1 3 роки тому +5

      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.

  • @davidtardio9804
    @davidtardio9804 4 роки тому +8

    I'd buy a book of the state maps - I'm still laughing over "basically Alabama" in southern Jersey

  • @gavinroisland3541
    @gavinroisland3541 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @jchow5966
    @jchow5966 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @nofluffingtv3037
    @nofluffingtv3037 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @bk8443
    @bk8443 3 роки тому +1

    Very entertaining and informative! Enjoyed watching your video!

  • @armyhylander6361
    @armyhylander6361 3 роки тому +5

    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 😜

  • @aviewer9668
    @aviewer9668 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @elizabethharvey150
    @elizabethharvey150 4 роки тому +12

    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
      @tristonium113 4 роки тому +3

      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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +4

      It was a joke

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 4 роки тому

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

    • @cplmpcocptcl6306
      @cplmpcocptcl6306 4 роки тому +1

      @@tracyseymour7553 What can’t you do here?

  • @crystinamarie1
    @crystinamarie1 2 роки тому +1

    Minnesota is my favorite Midwest state, people are super friendly 😊

  • @humanwolf1984
    @humanwolf1984 4 роки тому +6

    I hope you have a amazing Thanksgiving & holiday season plans & I hope you have something yummy & chocolate Nick& Mappy. 🍫🎄

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +2

      Oh I had some chocolate Josh 😉

    • @humanwolf1984
      @humanwolf1984 4 роки тому

      My favorite is White chocolate in fact there's a really yummy M&MS that only comes out during the Holidays peppermint flavored white Chocolate M&Ms Nick. 😇😋

  • @johnroos5807
    @johnroos5807 3 роки тому

    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

  • @donnadeckelman9803
    @donnadeckelman9803 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @GKFam
    @GKFam 3 роки тому

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

  • @missleo2003
    @missleo2003 4 роки тому +5

    My fiance's is from Minnesota and I grew up in Delaware so it's kind of interesting how we cross paths and stuff like that 😁

  • @gvalleygrl2007
    @gvalleygrl2007 3 роки тому +2

    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

  • @qceaz11
    @qceaz11 4 роки тому +3

    One of your best outro songs😂😂😂

  • @sunilscorpy4594
    @sunilscorpy4594 4 роки тому +3

    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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +1

      No way!!

    • @sunilscorpy4594
      @sunilscorpy4594 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @nolster1
      @nolster1 3 роки тому +3

      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?!

  • @dualactionsurgilator
    @dualactionsurgilator 4 роки тому +11

    Have lived here 37 years and I would say you are about 50% right.

    • @marialagunes6274
      @marialagunes6274 3 роки тому +1

      Actually joe is about 90% correct, just saying

  • @qiwlz1182
    @qiwlz1182 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @carloscarpinteyro332
    @carloscarpinteyro332 4 роки тому +4

    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
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +1

      Nice Carlos!!

    • @robertmcmanus636
      @robertmcmanus636 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому

      Dope

  • @ellssrej5342
    @ellssrej5342 2 роки тому

    Because of this video.. I chose Minnesota for my LOA.. Thanks for this 😍

  • @manfredmann2766
    @manfredmann2766 4 роки тому +10

    Seriously this was the first time I heard if the chef figure with all those states.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +2

      I just learned it too when I made this

    • @honeyrose7663
      @honeyrose7663 3 роки тому

      I heard this in 4th grade from my teacher

    • @manfredmann2766
      @manfredmann2766 3 роки тому

      @@honeyrose7663 You must have been in AP American History in the 4th grade.

  • @ShieAyla
    @ShieAyla 3 роки тому +2

    Moorhead is basically Fargo. We refer to it AS Fargo/Moorhead. Even state benefits and stuff often overlap there. 🗽

  • @rockyzman
    @rockyzman 4 роки тому +26

    Well for not being from Minnesota you did a really good job. I spent my younger days in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Everybody I knew call the twin cities "the Cities". You did your research pretty good. Bob Dyaln is from the iron range and the mosquitoes and black flies are unreal. I used to have to go in the house about an hour before dark because of that. I'm more defensive for Wisconsin why I don't know. Oh and when I was in my late teens I worked all the time and didn't have a tv or listen to radio so on my weekend part time job when I live in Rochester I delivered pizza and one night on my way home I had one more delivery to make at one of the hotels and when I got there I didn't have the guys last name only that he was a prince I was hoping he was the only prince there at that hotel because we had people come from all over the world come there for the Mayo clinic Well I got the 7 or 8 pizzas delivered and talked to the guy for about a half an hour. He was very nice About 2 months later I seen him on TV while at my friends house and that's when I found out he was Prince.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  4 роки тому +3

      Wow 🤴

    • @MeowTX
      @MeowTX 4 роки тому

      That is a great story. Wow you talked to Prince. I live not too far from his old home in Chanhassen.

    • @bobbieschendel3144
      @bobbieschendel3144 4 роки тому +1

      Thats funny. Im from Rochester

  • @reeseatkinson5796
    @reeseatkinson5796 5 місяців тому

    Your songs are gold. I don’t understand why you don’t get nominated for awards

  • @ivorybooker8957
    @ivorybooker8957 4 роки тому +25

    "Do all people in Oklahoma eat Sonic and smoke meth? Does everybody drive F-150's and drive too fast in the rain and ice? Why are casino winnings considered income? Why does TU Football suck? Let's find out while we Unbox Oklahoma!!!. Let's gooo."