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13 Things Minnesotans Say When the Temperature Hits 20 Below

Posted by Steven Posch on Saturday, 15 February 2025 in Culture Blogs

Thermometer

Nippy today.

Well, middle of February. Gotta expect it.

Could be worse.

Well, we don't have hurricanes, volcanoes, or earthquakes.

Seen warmer.

Seen colder.

Warmer next week, I hear.

All uphill from here.

Well, at least we're not in Duluth.

If you're in Duluth:

Well, at least we're not in International Falls.

If you're in International Falls:

Well, at least we're not in Canada.

So, how 'bout them Vikes?

Spring's coming.

Last modified on Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Steven Posch

Poet, scholar and storyteller Steven Posch was raised in the hardwood forests of western Pennsylvania by white-tailed deer. (That's the story, anyway.) He emigrated to Paganistan in 1979 and by sheer dint of personality has become one of Lake Country's foremost men-in-black. He is current keeper of the Minnesota Ooser.

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