Life Lessons from Minnesotans

Here you go Minnesotans.  I borrowed this content from the ONLY IN MINNESOTA newsletter of today.

10 Life Lessons Everyone Learns Growing Up In Minnesota

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:

1. It's not the cold, it's the windchill.

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus

2. Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy ice cream so it's good to have some.

Flickr/Jereme Rauckman

3. Don't take life too seriously and always take time to laugh at the little things.

Flickr/Pete Markham

4. Community is important so love your neighbors and your friends like family.

Flickr/Kevin Dooley

5. Hard work pays off. Just keep shovelin'.

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus

6. Make use of what you have. Who needs an ocean when you have 10,000+ lakes?

Flickr/Sarina

7. Take time to enjoy the life's simple pleasures. Like State Fair corn!

Flickr/Joe Bielawa

8. Patience is key. Sometimes you just have to wait for things like Spring.

Flickr/Du Truong

9. Miracles can happen.

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10. Be grateful for everything you have, like a beautiful state where you can enjoy nature!

Flickr/William Klos

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?