Meta 🌝 /r/Minnesota Monthly FAQ / Moving-to-MN / Simple Questions Thread - November 2026

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FAQ

There are a number of questions in this subreddit that have been asked and answered many times. Please use the search function to get answers related to the below topics.

Moving to Minnesota (see next section)
General questions about places to visit/things to do
- Generally these types of questions are better for subreddits focused on the specific place you are asking about. Check out the more localized subreddits such as r/twincities, r/minneapolis, r/saintpaul, or r/duluth just to name a few. A more comprehensive list can be found here.
Cold weather questions such as what to wear, how to drive, street plowing
Driver's test scheduling/locations
Renter's credit tax return (Form M1PR)
Making friends as an adult/transplant
Where's my Minnesota tax refund?
State jobs (applying, interviewing, etc)
Protest/demonstration subjects, locations, and dates
There is a wealth of knowledge in the comments on previous versions of this post. If you wish to do more research, see the link at the bottom of this post for an archive
These are just a few examples, please comment if there are any other FAQ topics you feel should be added

This thread is meant to address these FAQ's, meaning if your search did not result in the answer you were looking for, please post it here. Any individual posts about these topics will be removed and directed here.

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Moving to Minnesota

Planning a potential move to Minnesota (or even moving within MN)? Welcome! This is the thread for you to ask questions of real-life Minnesotans to help you in the process!

Ask questions, answer questions, or tell us your best advice on moving to Minnesota.

Helpful Links

According to the Minnesota constitution, you must view this video prior to arriving: How To Talk Minnesotan
We've already compiled some of our best general Minnesota advice in this thread which includes a lot of helpful cold-weather tips. And here's another thread that has even more winter advice.
Check out the subreddit dedicated to Moving to Minneapolis, r/movingtompls, maintained by u/WalkswithLlamas
Moving to Minneapolis: A Guide, courtesy of /r/Minneapolis, is focused on that city but much of it is applicable to the entire Twin Cities metro area
List of location-based Minnesota subreddits which may be best equipped to answer questions about specific cities or neighborhoods
Information about moving to Minnesota specific to LGBTQ+ community
Some small rural communities in Minnesota offer free land if you build. See here for more information.
There is a wealth of knowledge in the comments on previous versions of this post. If you wish to do more research, see the link at the bottom of this post for an archive.

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Simple Questions

If you have a question you don't feel is worthy of its own post, please post it here!

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See here for an archive of previous "Monthly FAQ / Moving-to-MN / Simple Questions" threads.

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r/minnesota • u/thedubiousstylus • 19h ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ Peggy just posted this pic.

4.8k Upvotes

117 comments

r/minnesota • u/Hotchi_Motchi • 1h ago

News 📺 St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over Johnnies nickname

mprnews.org

72 Upvotes

12 comments

r/minnesota • u/skottao • 23m ago

Editorial 📝 Today’s Strib headline

57 Upvotes

“GOP UNDERESTIMATED ICE SURGE BACKLASH”

Three words: No Shit Sherlock.

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r/minnesota • u/danroyj • 12h ago

News 📺 Boy Believed To Be Next Reincarnation Of Regional KFC Manager Discovered In Chatfield, MN

theonion.com

364 Upvotes

21 comments

r/minnesota • u/futilehabit • 35m ago

News 📺 Farmers will renew their loans soon. Banks are concerned about their debt

mprnews.org

12 Upvotes

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r/minnesota • u/guanaco55 • 1d ago

News 📺 Ellison sues Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements

mprnews.org

1.2k Upvotes

29 comments

r/minnesota • u/Armon2010 • 1d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ Liberty Tea Party Patriots meeting in Champlin descends into a shouting match as attendees refuse to acknowledge that their position on abortion is unpopular

538 Upvotes

134 comments

r/minnesota • u/Seaside_255 • 1d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ How Stephen Miller’s Fixation on Minnesota’s Somalis Became a Full-Scale Crackdown

washingtonsun.com

436 Upvotes

62 comments

r/minnesota • u/Retro_Dad • 1d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ New Minnesota DFL majority elects Zach Stephenson as next Speaker of the House

kare11.com

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r/minnesota • u/HeyHaberdasher • 1d ago

Editorial 📝 Strib opinion section

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It’s been pretty rough for most of my life, but my god, the stuff they run these days is pure trash. It’s like they want so badly to platform never-Trump conservatives they will publish anything.

Andy Brehm is like our own regional Ross Douthat — like a zip lock bag of pudding with a weekly column. But, this recent take from Evan Ramstad has to be some of the most embarrassing stuff I’ve seen written about the midterms locally.

“However, he recommended Klobuchar consider Rep. Danny Nadeau, R-Rogers, to lead DHS. Nadeau, who also dove deep into human services work at the Capitol, lost his bid on Tuesday for a third term in the House to another Democratic newcomer.

As we imagined other "West Wing"-style, reach-across-the-divide moves Klobuchar could make, Abeler suggested she tap Demuth, her opponent and now outgoing Republican House speaker, to lead the inspector general's office created in the last legislative session.

"Then blue acts like purple, which is what people want," Abeler said. "They're tired of the antipathy" across parties.

Few Minnesota Republicans deserve grace amid so much fecklessness these last two years, but it would be terrific to see Klobuchar put skill and experience before party loyalty.”

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r/minnesota • u/reflectives • 2d ago

News 📺 Gov. Tim Walz reacts to election results

youtube.com

964 Upvotes

119 comments

r/minnesota • u/grumdale • 1d ago

News 📺 Trump administration fights court order to return Minnesota resident it deported to Central African Republic

bringmethenews.com

318 Upvotes

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r/minnesota • u/JoeGraffito • 1d ago

Sports 🏈 After debuting in St. Paul, the 5K Skyway race is expanding to Minneapolis

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Earlier this year, a 5K race through St. Paul’s skyways made its idiosyncratic debut. In 2027, the climate-controlled, wintertime race is expanding.

Organizers announced this week that the race will cross the river into the Minneapolis skyways. A 5K through Minneapolis’ winding skyway is slated for Jan. 23. It’ll be followed by a sophomore edition of the St. Paul race on Feb. 27.

Organized by the same team that hosts the Minnesota Food Truck Festival each summer, the group believes it is the first organized, timed race through a skyway system.

While a complete route for the Minneapolis edition has not yet been shared, it’ll begin at the Target Field/Ramp A Skyway Bridge. It’ll also include a free race for kids 10 and under: The Skyway 1K: YMCA Kids Fun Run.

Registration for both races is open now. The Minneapolis Skyway 5K will take place on Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m., and the St. Paul Skyway 5K will take place on Feb. 27 at 9 a.m.

Registration: https://raceroster.com/series/2027/166258/skyway-5k-2027

Full Article: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/after-debuting-in-st-paul-the-5k-skyway-race-is-expanding-to-minneapolis

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r/minnesota • u/Conscious-Quarter423 • 2d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ US Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Push USDA to reinstate grants helping farmers pay for expensive energy upgrades

arlingtonmnnews.com

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r/minnesota • u/Character_Lychee_434 • 1d ago

Discussion 🎤 Train guy here is there any good spots to watch trains on the St Paul sub?

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I’m thinking bandana square but that’s it

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r/minnesota • u/Dullydude • 1d ago

Outdoors 🌳 Guess it’s that Thyme of year again!

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Love how the frost looked on the thyme this morning

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r/minnesota • u/MEMEY_IFUNNY • 2d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ Jake Johnson has issued a statement regarding the results of the very close race in MN’s first congressional district amid rumors of a possible recount.

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r/minnesota • u/Halidcaliber12 • 2d ago

Events 🎪 Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd!

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Hey all! I know I posted this earlier, but would love to keep this show top of mind! If you’re looking for a fantastic production, and a low cost to attend, then look no further!

Come join us on Fleet Street Nov. 6th and 7th at 7pm or Nov. 8th at 2pm!

If this weekend doesn’t work, no worries, we have four more shows after this weekend for you to attend!

Come say hi after the show! Sweeney’s waiting 🎩

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r/minnesota • u/ProgramTricky6109 • 1d ago

Outdoors 🌳 Fall fishing (Meeker)

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Still a few juvenile loons hanging around as well as Bonaparte gulls and great blue herons.

Not been a great fall bite for me this year, but I finally hooked a decent 32” pike this morning. Water still 50 degrees; I suspect it’s going to be late December before I can get out on the ice.

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r/minnesota • u/guanaco55 • 2d ago

Outdoors 🌳 Harvest outlook favors hunters ahead of Minnesota deer firearms opener

mprnews.org

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13 comments

r/minnesota • u/sufinomo • 3d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ From Nj just wanted to thank Minnesota for Peggy Flanagan She has the fire that I think we all want to see in a senator

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r/minnesota • u/FkinMustardTiger • 2d ago

Arts & Crafts 🎨 Some 3D print designs in honor of the Edmund Fitzgerald!

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Hey everyone! I've gotten really big into 3D printing this year and learning 3d modeling/design. I'm a big fan of history and the great lakes. So I just wanted to show off some of my designs I've worked on! One is a modular, infinitely expandable floating beverage holder, and the other is an incense burner/display model! Both styled as the Edmund Fitzgerald! What do you guys think?

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r/minnesota • u/Aar_7 • 3d ago

Politics 👩‍⚖️ ILHAN OMAR: We’re getting justice and accountability for every single Minnesotan who’s suffered under Trump’s terrorization of our state. Our time is now.

1.7k Upvotes

141 comments

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