If you’ve lived in Minnesota long enough, chances are you’ve picked up a few phrases that instantly give away your status as a resident of the North Star State. From quirky expressions to our charming local slang, these Minnesota-isms say as much about us as our lakes, our winters, and our cities and towns do, don'tcha know! All of them brought their own unique languages, cultures, and food, which likely had a distinct influence on some of the phrases we still use today. Minnesota Sayings That Instantly Reveal You're a LocalSo, how many of the following phrases have YOU said? And, to PROVE your Minnesota cred, keep scrolling to check out 15 Minnesota towns that are tough to pronounce (for someone NOT from here, of course...)10 Unique Things You Only Say If You're In Minnesota