These 8 things will make you realize if you are from Minnesota or not. Being from Minnesota, people are just proud to be a part of this wonderful state and if you know these 8 things, you know you are a Minnesotan.

1. You have waited in a long line for Sweet Martha's Cookie

If you go to the Minnesota Great Get Together, you always leave with a bucket of Sweet Martha's cookies even if you had to wait in line for over a half an hour.

2. When You Were a Kid, You played "Duck, Duck, Grey Duck"

If you have friends from other states, they look at you weird when you say duck, duck, gray duck but it's the only thing you know.

3. You know there's nothing better than a State Hockey Tournament

The weekend when the whole state of Minnesota comes to St. Paul to watch high school boys hockey and the Xcel has more fans than if it were a Minnesota Wild game.

4. 45 Degrees... Time to bring out the shorts

When it finally gets out of the 20's and 30's and it's in the 40's, the shorts and t-shirts come back out because 45 degrees is actually warm for a Minnesotan.

5. The MOA Is The Best Shopping Experience

There is no mall that compares to the Mall of America and all Minnesotans know that the MOA is the place to be to get the newest fashion.

6. People Ask You to Repeat words like Bag, Minnesota, and Roof

Whenever you travel a little down south and you get people who always ask you to repeat stuff because they think our accent is very cool and interesting.

7. You Call It a Hot Dish

Anywhere else besides Minnesota call it casserole but to you, it's a hot dish.

8. You Love Everything and Anything About Minnesota

Being from Minnesota is like no other and you are proud to be a Minnesotan and you love every part of this beautiful state.

If you are from Minnesota you know the feeling of knowing this place is your home because it is amazing. Growing up and being a part of the wonderful communities is something you are very fortunate for. If you are a true Minnesotan, you know how much you love this place you call home.