Unboxing Minnesota: What It's Like Living in Minnesota

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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 Год назад

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: ru-vid.com/group/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

@markinator012961 8 месяцев назад

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

@Fallenlyrics218 5 месяцев назад

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 3 года назад

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

@panthera6750 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@mitchellschaff6520 3 года назад

You are so right!!

@wendyc1276 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@highlymedicated2438 3 года назад

@@ceterfo did u misspeak?

@rebel8440 3 года назад

I cant wait....

@chriscampos3497 2 года назад

What area u move to

@wendyc1276 2 года назад

@@chriscampos3497 Brainerd area…Pine River

@nolster1 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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!!!

@rubyrose6897 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

true

@tracyseymour7553 3 года назад

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

@rubyrose6897 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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.

@farmgirlrebel1333 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

You all*. We ain't Texans.

@farmgirlrebel1333 3 года назад

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

@JaguarKnight-hk7gl 3 года назад

@@farmgirlrebel1333 Oh okay

@ceterfo 3 года назад

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

@milesfullofsmiles3373 3 года назад

🤣 I'll wave with you 💖

@kenbobak2346 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@dr.bootie 2 года назад

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

@marksauck3399 Год назад

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

@cooldesertbreeze23 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Kirsty ❤️❤️

@Project4113 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@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.

@milessampson3942 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@Ralphbros24 Год назад

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 3 года назад

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

@astal1172 3 года назад

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

@pillowbugg 3 года назад

They call us mud ducks

@jchow5966 2 года назад

Yes he does not really understand Mn.

@Bob-jm8kl Год назад

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

@badguy5554 7 месяцев назад

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

@martcichocki5571 3 года назад

The north shore of MN has incredible waterfalls & lighthouses.

@prodbywoody 3 года назад

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

@BlueGoat682 3 года назад

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

@martcichocki5571 3 года назад

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

@willbettenberg3163 3 года назад

That’s awesome

@dbcooper692 3 года назад

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.

@monkemonkerson5620 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

We ain’t all like that bro 😂😂

@monkemonkerson5620 3 года назад

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

@rebel8440 3 года назад

Good to know

@tracyseymour7553 3 года назад

You speak the truth

@kaileymo 2 года назад

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

@bentighe4811 3 года назад

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

@CatherineShoresHMN 3 года назад

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

@abbiebooth1731 3 года назад

Yes they always think we say eh

@thattallguy9053 3 года назад

Chatty Cathy Because people that live in minnesota are basically canadian

@thattallguy9053 3 года назад

People in minnesota are basically canadian 😂

@CatherineShoresHMN 3 года назад

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

@tyler6003 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@johndavis6719 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Yeah we actually have decent schools unlike the rest of america

@thebacaflocka Год назад

Only at Matt’s though!

@DemonHunter160 3 месяца назад

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 😅

@DoritosResidue 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

Nobody from LA hangs out in downtown LA bro.

@pikamaster-tm1it Год назад

It's definitely more walkable with the skyway.

@i.h.7268 3 года назад

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

@stephens9462 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

☮️💟

@chrisriddle4761 2 года назад

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.

@DeadPxlTV 3 года назад

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.

@LihimSidhe 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

But being too cold to snow is legit!

@lukeswain1752 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@InsomniacBroz 3 года назад

Let’s goooo, Minnesota gang in the house.

@terrynhemken5635 3 года назад

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.

@lurkmouse Месяц назад

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!

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Год назад

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 Год назад

What???

@carterschook6043 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

☕️ ❤️

@StephenJelinek 3 года назад

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

@PolychromaticZero 3 года назад

Exactly, i go there alot

@spice_cake 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@adammacmillan 2 года назад

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

@12stepdraper 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Born and raised in rochester, MN. God Bless!

@sophiahang9110 3 года назад

i was born in st paul and i live in cg

@Dotman89 3 года назад

Minneapolis here

@tylerf9206 3 года назад

Rochester sucks

@Dotman89 3 года назад

@@tylerf9206 never been down there

@MewCast1 3 года назад

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

@joemiller7082 3 года назад

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

@austin5259 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@christianvogt3991 3 года назад

Bloomington is a suburb of Minneapolis...

@lynnfelsheim2386 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@jeffwinters3808 2 года назад

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

@hines57a52 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Yay! 🧊

@j2000t021 8 месяцев назад

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

@hines57a52 8 месяцев назад

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

@baseballbynatedog800 3 года назад

I love the unboxing videos Nick.

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

I'm glad 😘

@manfredmann2766 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Dang dude you're on a roll!! ❤️

@stephens9462 3 года назад

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

@manfredmann2766 3 года назад

@@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.

@StephenJelinek 3 года назад

"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 3 года назад

Cake eaters are people from Edina.

@tracyseymour7553 3 года назад

@@markanderson6787 EDINA=Every Day I Need Attention

@StephenJelinek 3 года назад

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

@SammyMaeQ 3 года назад

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.

@gawaineross7607 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Yes

@karlwilker579 3 года назад

Can confirm. The lakes are awesome.

@tylerf9206 3 года назад

Minneapolis is probably the worse part of MN

@wolves1fan830 Год назад

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

@wolves1fan830 Год назад

St Paul is not nicer either

@dhh488 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@nolster1 Ha! That's pretty funny.

@christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372 3 года назад

@@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.

@hectorfarm9416 3 года назад

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

@rebel8440 3 года назад

Looking forward to it!

@PolychromaticZero 3 года назад

And don’t move to Brainerd

@steelrain714 3 года назад

@@PolychromaticZero what's so bad about Brainerd?

@PolychromaticZero 3 года назад

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

@jgrysiak6566 3 года назад

I thought the winters were sunny?

@DrKristinaRizzotto 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Where in Minnesota exactly?

@DrKristinaRizzotto 3 года назад

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

@WallFlower81 2 года назад

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.

@jeanienweismann 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

I met her daughter a few times

@BlueGoat682 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@BlueGoat682 I believe it was Duluth

@UnicornDreamsPastelSkies 3 года назад

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

@MidwestCombatServicesLLC 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@shanpatrickbaker988 2 года назад

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.

@boner1515 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Bam!

@CountCraigula 7 месяцев назад

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.

@IDontWantAFknHandle 3 месяца назад

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.

@codyschoonover6131 3 года назад

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

@steelrain714 3 года назад

@@turbostatic1 hopefully

@wmw3629 3 года назад

@@turbostatic1 Typical right wing hatred

@turbostatic1 3 года назад

. get used to it.

@marialagunes6274 3 года назад

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

@marialagunes6274 3 года назад

@@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

@raxaweynroyalty4804 3 года назад

Love Minnesota ❤️❤️❤️

@marialagunes6274 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@roxyfur 3 года назад

Are you even from Minnesota? You're wrong on so many points ... and rude about race.

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

No way

@thrawl Год назад

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 Год назад

I used a crock pot yesterday

@plstewaf3 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Hey STEWART

@plstewaf3 3 года назад

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

@lazyidiotofthemonth 3 года назад

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

@rogerwa123 3 года назад

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

@funkster007 3 года назад

2?....guilty. ;)

@badguy5554 7 месяцев назад

Love those Lakes!

@grantmourning189 2 месяца назад

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

@myothercarisadelorean8957 3 года назад

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.

@elizabethharvey150 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

It was a joke

@tracyseymour7553 3 года назад

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

@tracyseymour7553 3 года назад

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

@cplmpcocptcl6306 3 года назад

@@tracyseymour7553 What can’t you do here?

@reeseatkinson5796 3 месяца назад

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

@zackbrand9311 3 года назад

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

@taylorwheeler5905 3 года назад

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

@loadingmikke7451 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@loadingmikke7451 That's sad!

@loadingmikke7451 2 года назад

@@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.

@aaroncollins1763 2 года назад

I am very glad I found your channel, or whatever this medium on RU-vid 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!

@armyhylander6361 3 года назад

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 😜

@aprilchiginsky7560 3 года назад

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!

@DeellySwim 3 года назад

Good stuff from a Minnesotan 🤙

@zubairrazzaq6271 Год назад

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

@IloveJasonMomoa 3 года назад

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 Год назад

Was it family or the people ?

@nofluffingtv3037 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Nnnnnnn

@catiedragon9494 3 года назад

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

@marjoriemorris5849 3 года назад

This video is maybe about 92% accurate. Minnesota is great if you like winter to last nine months of the year and mosquito season for the other three. The governor is a tyrant, Minneapolis has been utterly laid to waste, not everyone enjoys freezing their asses off and ice fishing is an extremely boring way to freeze... Also for the record there are about 10,000 different varieties of hotdish, and why the hell wouldn’t you have a Crockpot? Everyone should have a Crockpot. They’re essential for your chili cookoff at work, if those ever become a thing again (pending a post-COVID reality).

@michellebuckdesigns 2 года назад

This cracked me up! I can’t stand our governor. And he’s still a tyrant and now has Covid. Couldn’t have happened to a better guy. I can’t wait to move. This state is old news and over rated on almost every level and I’ve been here 44 years.

@lastguyminn2324 2 года назад

Minneapolis has been utterly laid to waste? What utter bullsh*t!

@ivorybooker8957 3 года назад

"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."

@JesusChrist2000BC 3 года назад

Yes. Yes. And double yes to the meth.

@dheeshakti948 3 года назад

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

@milesfullofsmiles3373 3 года назад

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

@12inch_monster 2 года назад

you didn't mention the world's largest skyway system of downtown mpls. 11 miles of enclosed walkways so we don't freeze our toes during our 6 mos of winter 🥶. pretty on point otherwise

@samanthavance1658 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Good to know Samantha

@IloveJasonMomoa 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@jessekuchinski1172 Год назад

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

@davidtardio9804 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Ok!

@conniepowell3848 2 года назад

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

@grote_2018 3 года назад

As someone who grew up in rochester, I can attest to the fact that the only thing in that city is the mayo clinic

@michellebuckdesigns 2 года назад

There’s the river boats too

@lastguyminn2324 2 года назад

@@michellebuckdesigns What riverboats?

@lowrollerscraps2477 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

ITS SERIOUS

@gavinroisland3541 2 года назад

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

@tishlinda 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Yay!

@bracebrooks967 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@jeaniechowdhury6739 3 года назад

Awww thank you!

@lastguyminn2324 2 года назад

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

@mahadqasim7558 3 года назад

Probably an honest review my man Nick

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Probably

@chucker173 2 года назад

Oh yeah let’s all be nice to each other by labeling a certain part of the state “Drunk Indians”

@jennyrazfabulous 2 года назад

RIGHT? I came to see if anyone else was shocked by this.

@michellebuckdesigns 2 года назад

I am a life long resident. I grew up in Saint Paul, but I have lived in south St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, shoreview, and Woodbury. We are planning on moving to TN. I am over this state. Too liberal, too woke, too cold, and no it isn’t nice here in the summer. It’s tick infested and sweltering. We don’t have four seasons. We have two. Winter and road construction season. The MN dept of transportation will do road project well into December when the snow flies. Our property taxes and income taxes are ludicrous. We have good healthcare and plenty of jobs but i will not miss the 6 inches of snow and driving on ice and sitting indoor 7 months of the year. If you like being fat, you can eat yourself to death at the state fair. Lake Superior is pretty however Duluth is overrated. Lots of homeless bums now populate the area. Of course the state has some great places to visit such as Itasca, Ely, the boundary waters, mall of America, Stillwater, and Longville (home of the turtle races and a deer petting zoo), but once you do all those things-the snow gets old fast. And your employer and schools will expect you to drive in it and risk your life because “it’s Minnesota”. Visit in the summer. Don’t live here.

@matty6711 2 года назад

I'm 26, grew up in Bagley, currently living in Duluth and I can't wait to get away from this liberal hellscape.. A half acre in the WV foothills is calling my name

@agcala9619 10 месяцев назад

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

@carloscarpinteyro332 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Nice Carlos!!

@robertmcmanus636 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

Dope

@sacredlotusllc5898 3 года назад

Whoa! Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center is NOT the most dangerous suburb of Minneapolis... do you even live in MN? Or I should ask, what do you consider dangerous?

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

North Minneapolis

@dualactionsurgilator 3 года назад

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

@marialagunes6274 3 года назад

Actually joe is about 90% correct, just saying

@ainsleyalison8497 Год назад

good video, but just some small things you got wrong that as a geography student, I feel is my duty to correct. The mississippi river divides the twin cities, not the minnesota river and the mall of america is in bloomington, not minneapolis. Edit: we also don't say 'eh' unless we're making fun of our neighbors up north

@christhecantaloupe.hehaskn2372 3 года назад

Not sure if it's a common thing here, but my family and I all call the Twin Cities just "the cities." Anyone else do that?

@justbenelson 2 года назад

Oh yeah, it's simply "The Cities". I was raised in St. Louis Park but spent the last 20 years living in smaller towns away from the Metro and whenever referring to Minneapolis, St. Paul or the suburbs, I always call it "The Cities" because it's all the same to me - you don't have to pass through miles of corn or soy bean fields to get to another town.

@abeforee4780 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Haha so perfect right?

@ProjectZorgoPzUpgradedx 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Ok good to know

@manfredmann2766 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

I just learned it too when I made this

@honeyrose7663 3 года назад

I heard this in 4th grade from my teacher

@manfredmann2766 3 года назад

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

@crystinamarie1 Год назад

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

@missleo2003 3 года назад

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 😁

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

True ❤️

@jchow5966 2 года назад

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

@Sebman1113 3 года назад

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

@cartier2312 3 года назад

Minnesota 🥳🥳🥳🥳

@paigek9923 3 года назад

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

@gvalleygrl2007 2 года назад

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

@josephaurelius5567 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@marialagunes6274 3 года назад

WOW Joe, That's unfortunate !

@marilynringel9228 3 года назад

Spending morning watching your videos!

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Yay! ❤️❤️

@humanwolf1984 3 года назад

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

@NickJohnson 3 года назад

Oh I had some chocolate Josh 😉

@humanwolf1984 3 года назад

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. 😇😋