10 Words That Mean Something Completely Different In Minnesota

What can we say? Here in Minnesota we have a different take on life than the rest of our fine country -- and we're proud of it. Here are ten words that mean something different in the Land of 10,000 Lakes than anywhere else in the U.S. of A.

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Pop
The Rest of America: A sound that one finds annoying or startling, as in a gunshot or firecracker. Minnesota: Sugary, carbonated beverages. (Soda my ass.)
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Winter
The Rest of America: A season of cooler, often wetter weather lasting a few months, falling between Autumn and Spring. Minnesota: A frozen hellscape featuring temperatures found on Pluto and photo ops worthy of Siberia. (Your pop might explode.)
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Lakes
The Rest of America: Dirty bodies of water, dammed reservoirs in many places -- not even natural occurrences. Minnesota: The best place for summer recreation, featuring water-skiing, swimming, fishing, drinking, star-gazing and more.
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Cheese
The Rest of America: An often aged dairy product that makes a great grilled sandwich, or a nice pairing with wine. Minnesota: Anything related to the annoying football base just to the East. (See Packers, Lambeau, Rodgers, Tundra.)
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Cornhole
The Rest of America: A word that is proceeded by, "Shut your...". Minnesota: A yard game perfect for holding a Grain Belt in one hand, best suited for tailgating, picnics, and BBQs -- featuring two boards with holes and a bunch of bean bags.
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Ice
The Rest of America: Something you've heard rumors of, and maybe had it in your soda once or twice. Minnesota: The stuff on the road that makes the drive to work a matter of life and death. (See also: Hockey.)
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Ranch
The Rest of America: A sprawling area of rural land for raising cattle. Minnesota: A salad dressing that's not so much a condiment, as it is a way of life.
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Spring
The Rest of America: A nice transitional season between winter and summer featuring blossoms, gentle rain, and butterflies. Minnesota: A sloppy, slushy, heart-breaking version of hope for better days. (See: Opening Day. #Twins)
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Fair
The Rest of America: Decisions that are reasonable and open-minded looking out for the best interests of all involved. Minnesota: Farm implements, grandstand concerts, and a truckload of deep-fried awesomeness.
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Shorts-Weather
The Rest of America: 70˚. Minnesota: Umm, what's wrong with today? (#nothing, See: flip-flops)

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