Lakes
This lake is the largest by area of the Minneapolis City Lakes
Bde Maka Ska
This somewhat holy river forms part of the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin
St. Croix
This somewhat overrated undergraduate Minnesota college had the lowest student acceptance rate for the class of 2030
Carleton College
Curling
This crop, known for maturing from green to yellow is the second largest produced in Minnesota in 2025
Soy Beans
While many states boast about their lake counts, this state in the US has the most (by far!)
Alaska (over 3 Million)
Preserves such as jelly's and jam are great on toast. What famous MN grain manufacturer was purchased by General Mills in 2001?
Pillsbury
With 7 National Championships since 2000, this University of Minnesota squad holds the most championships of any Gopher Team
Women's Hockey
This item is the lightest one thrown by an athlete competing in the Decalathon
Javelin
Luckily, there is nothing you actual have to put together for this crop-harvesting machine to work
Combine
This lake is the largest fully contained in Minnesota
Red Lake (upper and lower combined)
With a size between Eagan and Maple Grove, this saintly city's population is around 72 thousand
St. Cloud
"They're standing on the shoulders of giants" said the coach of this Minnesota team which is currently ranked #1 in the Nation in Division 3
St. Olaf Men's Soccer Team
While Norway has traditionally dominated this sport, the winner of last year's Crystal Globe prize was a native of Stillwater MN
Nordic / Cross Country Skiing (Jesse Diggins for a bonus point)
Holstein and Hereford are common brands on this animal found in Minnesota
According to OnX Maps - this was the most common fish caught in Lake Sylvia in 2025
Small Mouth Bass
Officially preserved by Michigan, this National Park (in my opinion) should really be a part on Minnesota
Isle Royale
Initially holding classes in a small room above a general store, this college is the oldest private college in MN, originally in Red Wing before moving to St. Paul
Hamline University
This Island African Nation stunned the World Cup world by tying Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in its first three games at the 2026 world cup
Cape Verde
When Laura is feeling strict, she may ban this type of not-actually-farm-related clothing in her middle school (does she go to far?)
Crop Top
This was the year the Minnesota "lake"ers officially moved to Los Angeles
1960
This southern town became nearly became the capital on Minnesota in 1857
St. Peter
Before St. Thomas was unceremoniously ousted from the MIAC this chilly institution was the last school to leave the conference, doing so it 1975
University of Minnesota Duluth
According the the Sports Fitness Industry Assocation, this is the "fastest" growing sport for women in 2028, and will be featured in the LA 2028 Olympic Games
Flag Football
Kyle might use this farm-related term when discussing a close hopkins football game that came down to the wire
Barn Burner