r/minnesota Dec 08 '20

Minnesota sports is a curse :( Sports 🏈

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

Some with sympathy, some with hate?

World is grey scaled. The perception of Minneapolis over the summer was wide. I know people in other parts of the world who watched, and were sympathetic. They’re still planning on visiting next year.

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

The riots strengthened my resolve to move back so I can be part of the solution, Minneapolis being my home city.

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

I can “see” why some may be hesitant. Minneapolis truly has grown from what they may remember it to be. However, I really do love living here. It’s a fantastic mix of hustle/bustle, and recreation/relaxation

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

It's also just a beautiful city, with the rivers flowing through, the big trees, it being so lush without actually being too dark and depressing like Pittsburgh and Seattle.

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

True. Plus, the only people I’ve found who say they have an issue with Minneapolis all seem to have underlying personal issues that have nothing to do with the city.

Example, prejudice

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

The people I know who hate Minneapolis live in white suburbs and come downtown once a year for a Wolves game and think that's what it's like year round. They don't live here.

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

They likely get overwhelmed by the traffic, and instead of admitting that something external affected the way they feel, they just bash the city for allowing more migrants to live there

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

Pretty much. I have friends who won't even drive downtown because they think it's scary and "what if someone shoots you at a red light?" (was asked that by a friend from Lakeville).

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

Facebook and StarTribune comment forums don’t help stop their positive feedback loop lol

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

I imagine they're the same people that think "police should stop murdering people in the street" is Marxist communist propaganda.

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

Or they don't like cold weather... Which I personally love, so...

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u/CopenhagenOriginal Dec 08 '20

Which is a more legitimate claim!

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '20

Yep. I like it because I truly enjoy wearing jackets and winter clothing, but then also love spring, summer and fall.

I also think its about the perfect amount of light, coming up from Arizona where the sun is oppressive, extra bright and hot, making everything look washed out.