“There actually isn’t farming in Minnesota, since we can’t break through the permafrost.”

“Over winter, we had to get to school by sled dogs because the roads aren’t open. I mean, it’s different in Minneapolis, but out in the suburbs where I grew up it’s too hard to get the roads clear.”

“Fargo was actually based on true events. There was a rash of wood-chipper murders in the upper Midwest in the 90s.”

“Yep, you’re right. We’re in the Rockies. Right north of Wyoming.”

“Yep, you’re right. We’re just north of Arkansas.”

“Yep, you’re right. We’re the mitten.”

“Minnesota held on to the Norwegian tradition of teaching kids to ski at a very young age because it’s so common to become trapped after a blizzard and need to ski out for supplies.”

“Everyone has a gun. EVERYONE.”

“A lot of people in northern areas just move into igloos for the winter months.”

“It’s recommended you carry a gun because of the roving polar bears and wolf packs. Actually, I think in a few counties they’re trying to make it a requirement.”

“Everyone loves Michele Bachmann back home.”

- Minnesota native Linnea Goderstad lives in New York City