How do you describe Minnesota’s identity?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson Nov 17, 2014
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Is identity shaped by survival? Perhaps. Here, Margie LaMorie chats with a granddaughter about baking. The Minneapolis woman is a colon cancer survivor. We’re using the topic of Midwest identity as a source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest.Photo by @jensimonsonphoto of #mprnews.#minnesota #nofilter #life #photo
A portion of today’s The Daily Circuit (on air at 11 a.m. CST) will focus on a conversation about Midwest identity. We’re using that topic as a source of inspiration and motivation to share a handful of photographs throughout the day. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest.Photo by @jeffreythompson_ of #mprnews.#minnesota #vikings #nofilter #life #photo
Is identity shaped by juxtaposition? Perhaps. Here, John Woods sits below a photograph in his Richfield office. Midwest identity is our source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest.Photo by @jensimonsonphoto of #mprnews.#minnesota #nofilter #life #photo
Is identity shaped by ritual? Perhaps. Here, spring brings new life to a small farm near Pelican Rapids. We’re using the topic of Midwest identity as a source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest.Photo by @annarbormiller of #mprnews.#minnesota #farm #nofilter #life #photo
A portion of today’s The Daily Circuit (on air now) is pegged around a conversation about Midwest identity. We’re using that topic as a source of inspiration to share a handful of #mprnews photographs. Festivals, parades and even the weather often provide a reason to bring folks together. Here, spectators find cover from the rain while waiting for an activity to start at Potato Days in Barnesville. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest.Photo by @jeffreythompson_ of #mprnews. #minnesota #nofilter #life #photo

At 11:00a.m. on Tuesday The Daily Circuit will discuss your perception of Minnesota’s identity, the reality and how it’s changing.

Today’s Question: How do you describe Minnesota’s identity?

  • bob hicks

    For me it’s weather-based/outdoors-related. Awesome from late March to end of October; totally sucky from November to mid-March

    • You should play hockey more…

      Or ski/sled/hike in the winter…

  • bob hicks

    …but speaking as a city-dweller, the cultural opportunities are pretty unbeatable, regardless of weather or time of year.

  • Jim G

    Minnesota Nice? Not the persona of a native smashed in the face by an icy-snowball who then gets up throwing, or bounced off the back of a speeding snowmobile and then willingly climbs back on, or walks back to the fishing shack….a five mile trek. I submit “Minnesota Tough” is our true identity. Come here if you are tough enough to handle the weather… and us.

  • Tib Shaw

    Our people are as varied as our weather.

  • davehoug

    I don’t know how many metros have a different traffic pattern on the weekend, but a LOT of Minnesota folks “head up north” on Fridays. Does anyone know of city that has a heading-out-of-town pattern too?