State of Minnesota

Minnesota was the 32nd State to be admitted into the union. He likes to act like a big brother to the younger states, though most of the time his efforts go unappreciated. His name is Benjamin, or Ben, but he doesn't really care which you call him.

Appearance
He is very tall, one of the tallest states. It's usually very cold in Minnesota, so most of the time he wears warmer clothes like sweaters, hats, and scarves. He grows a beard, but usually keeps it shaved down to stubble. His eyes and hair are both brown.

Personality

 * He is VERY nice. There's even a phrase because of how nice he is. "Minnesota Nice"
 * He is very laid back.
 * He was very influenced by Canada since he is one of the border Canadian border states. Most notably his accent is similar to Canada's. Also, like Canada, he is a big lover of hockey.
 * He is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes (Even though the actual number is closer to 12,000) and is very outdoorsy. In the Summer, he likes to use his lakes for boating, tubing, fishing, and just plain sitting back. Even during his harsh winters he finds something to do outside.
 * He loves festivals. There’s a festival for everything. His favorite is The Great Minnesota Get-Together.
 * Some of his favorite musicians are Bob Dylan and Prince.
 * The other states have taken to calling him "the most hipster state in the nation."
 * He loves DIY art, fried foods, and cross country skiing.
 * He loves zombies, and is the birthplace of the zombie pub crawl. is it a surprise that he loves the Walking Dead?
 * Some find him boastful and annoying, especially when he goes on about the things he's made, like the Honeycrisp apple and Target, but he couldn't careless, he knows he's awesome.
 * He loves milk, so much so, it's his official drink. However, he also enjoys beer from time to time.

Relationships
Wisconsin- The two bordering states have long since been touting an “I'm better than you" attitude, from weather to restaurants and everything in between. Things get especially heated when the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers play each other.

Iowa-While Minnesota may not have a rivalry with Iowa he does like to poke fun at the corn-field-loving state.

Trivia

 * His birthday is May 11th, the day Minnesota joined the Union.
 * Minnesota Inventions: Masking and Scotch tape, Wheaties cereal, Bisquick, HMOs, the bundt pan, Aveda beauty products, and Green Giant vegetables
 * Minnesota loves children.
 * Minnesota loves traveling via snowmobile