There are lots of things that bring people to the North Star State but these might be the most Minnesota things that make Minnesota...well...Minnesota.
There was a time in South Dakota when candy was tossed off floats to kids at almost all city parades. But then that stopped because some thought it was too dangerous.
Minnesota has been celebrating the Governor's Fishing Opener since 1948, an event that was established to boost the state's economy by showcasing and promoting its recreational offerings, with a particular emphasis on fishing.