Don’t let the famously freezing temperatures fool you; Minnesota is a state brimming with warmth, charm, and a wicked sense of humor. Here’s a collection of Minnesota jokes that’s sure to get you laughing louder than a loon on Lake Superior.
Table of the Best Minnesota Jokes
1. How do Minnesotans screw in a light bulb?
They don’t. They embrace the darkness – it’s perfect for brooding over their sports teams.
2. What’s the Minnesota version of a cocktail?
A can of pop with a mosquito in it.
3. What does an optimist in Minnesota say?
Well, at least the mosquitoes aren’t biting.
4. How does a Minnesotan’s suntan look?
Like they forgot to take off their flannel shirt first.
5. What do U2 and the Minnesota Vikings have in common?
Neither of them can find ‘The Edge’ when it matters most.
6. How can you tell a Minnesota home?
It’s the one with the barbecue grill pushed out onto the ice-covered lake.
7. What do you call a grill full of walleye?
Minnesota sushi!
8. What’s the first sign of spring in Minnesota?
Seeing your neighbor’s car for the first time since November.
9. What’s a Minnesotan’s idea of an extreme sport?
Ice fishing in a windchill of -40.
10. How do Minnesotans deal with traffic jams?
They put on snow chains and continue as planned.
11. Why don’t Minnesotans play hide and seek?
No one would bother to look for you.
12. Why aren’t there any ice-water stands in Minnesota?
Because by the time you’ve put up the stand, the water has frozen again.
13. What’s the Minnesota state bird?
The mosquito, of course.
14. What do Minnesotans do when it’s twenty below?
They let the dogs sleep indoors.
15. Why do ducks fly over Minnesota upside down?
There isn’t anything worth quacking about!
16. What do you call a farmer from Minnesota?
Minnesowtan.
17. Why are the Minnesota Twins like a baker?
They’re used to a lot of rolls and batters!
18. Why don’t Minnesotans talk when it’s cold?
Their words will freeze in the air.
19. How many Minnesotans does it take to save a drowning man?
Two. One to cut the ice and the other to prepare the hot dish.
20. What do you call a supernatural being from Minnesota?
A minnephantasm!
21. Why are Minnesota secrets so safe?
Because even under torture, a true Minnesotan will only say “Oh, yeah?”
22. Why do Minnesota football players go to the bakery?
Because they knead the dough.
23. How do you know your Minnesota neighbor likes you?
They wave their shovel at you.
24. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing, but in Minnesota, the tomato turned blue!
25. What do Minnesota and a frazzled mom have in common?
They both know how to handle “a flurry of activity”.
26. What’s a Minnesotan’s favorite recipe?
An ice pop.
27. How do you know if someone is from Minnesota?
Don’t worry, they’ll let you know – right after they tell you about their ice fishing tales.
28. Why do Minnesotans always carry a map?
So they don’t accidentally drive into Wisconsin.
29. What’s the Minnesota Google App?
Minnesota Nice – it praises every search you do.
30. What does a Minnesota party look like?
A social gathering where you say goodbye for 30 minutes, and then keep talking.
31. Why was the Minnesota phone at the hockey game?
It heard there were some great calls on the ice.
32. Why don’t Minnesota secrets make good football players?
Because they never go far!
33. What do you call a Minnesotan who doesn’t like casserole?
A myth.
34. Why don’t Minnesotans tell secrets during a blizzard?
Because they know the cold hard truth will come out.
35. Why don’t Minnesota gophers watch the news?
There’s too much dirt on it.
36. Why was the Minnesota biscuit unhappy?
Its best friend was a roll.
37. What happened when Minnesota tried to catch fog?
It mist.
38. What’s Minnesota’s secret talent?
Breaking ice at parties.
39. What do a tornado and a Minnesotan divorce have in common?
Either way, someone’s gonna lose a trailer.
40. Why do Minnesota bees have sticky hair?
Because they use honey combs!
It’s Been A Cold Blast of Minnesota Laughter!
We went full Fargo with these Minnesota jokes! Thanks for braving the cold with us. If you enjoyed this journey through the north, don’t hesitate to spread the laughter.
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