Spring has arrived in Florida and soon, within months, it will arrive in Minnesota. Thus, we begin to prepare for our summer stay at Lake Minnewaska. First things first, ya know. We brush up on the Minnesota language and review the 1, 2, 3 and 4 finger wave from the steering wheel.
We found this video useful:
Uff da is of Norwegian origin. It's common in the Upper Midwestern states of the United States. It can be used to express surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, relief, and dismay. It roughly means "drats!," "oops!," "ouch!," "Oh no!," or "Okay!." It has become a mark of Scandinavian roots.
Now, let's put Uff da to music:
Here you go Minnesotans. I borrowed this content from the ONLY IN MINNESOTA newsletter of today.
Every kid learns some important lessons on the journey to adulthood, and in MN it’s no different. What is different, is the type of lessons learned in Minnesota. Growing up in small town or big city Minnesota, there are life lessons that are unique and invaluable to be found. Here are a few that every child in MN learns:
Minnesota is a great place to raise kids, and those life lessons are what make the experience truly unique and amazing! Why did you raise your kids in MN?
