PDF You Know You're in Minnesota When 101 Quintessential Places People Events Customs Lingo and Eats of the North Star State You Know You're In Series Berit Thorkelson 9780762738953 Books
Many worry that these United States are becoming to much like each other -- but Minnesotans know differently. Fun for all ages, this trivia-cum-brag-book highlights and celebrates the North Star State''s different traditions, fashions, cuisine, and history with humor.
For example, you''ll know you''re in Minnesota when...
>You drink your coffee light and often
>You know buy alcohol from an onsale or an offsale
>The mosquito is the real state bird
>You know the sport ringette
>You can jump from one bank of the Mississippi River to the other
>Supporting the Green Bay Packers is treason
>Lefse is a holiday staple
>You bowl with a frozen turkey
>Betty Crocker is a considered a local
>Sweatshirts are the unofficial uniform
PDF You Know You're in Minnesota When 101 Quintessential Places People Events Customs Lingo and Eats of the North Star State You Know You're In Series Berit Thorkelson 9780762738953 Books
"You Know You're in Minnesota When . . . is an absolute must-read for those who are familiar -- whether intimately or just somewhat -- with Minnesota as well as those who'd like to be. It's wildly informational while being laugh-out-loud funny. Thorkelson's writing style is uniquely superb. Although she's lived, worked, and traveled all over the world, her love for her home state shines through to readers.
While reading this book, lifetime Minnesotans will beam with pride, nod their heads knowingly, and giggle furiously; people who are just interested in learning more about the North Star State will get a thorough history lesson, a true taste of the Minnesotan culture, and a good rib-tickling. A great gift idea!"
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You Know You're in Minnesota When 101 Quintessential Places People Events Customs Lingo and Eats of the North Star State You Know You're In Series Berit Thorkelson 9780762738953 Books Reviews :
You Know You're in Minnesota When 101 Quintessential Places People Events Customs Lingo and Eats of the North Star State You Know You're In Series Berit Thorkelson 9780762738953 Books Reviews
- You Know You're in Minnesota When . . . is an absolute must-read for those who are familiar -- whether intimately or just somewhat -- with Minnesota as well as those who'd like to be. It's wildly informational while being laugh-out-loud funny. Thorkelson's writing style is uniquely superb. Although she's lived, worked, and traveled all over the world, her love for her home state shines through to readers.
While reading this book, lifetime Minnesotans will beam with pride, nod their heads knowingly, and giggle furiously; people who are just interested in learning more about the North Star State will get a thorough history lesson, a true taste of the Minnesotan culture, and a good rib-tickling. A great gift idea!