Winnipeg & Twin Cities - The Lighter Side! (Information supplied on this topic is from experience only, and in no way reflects policies, regulations, or laws from either Canada, USA, Manitoba, or Minnesota).

This was contributed by Scott Wilson.   Thought it was worthy of its own link.  Thanks Scott!

Here is some information that might fit the scope of your site. Enjoy!

Everyday differences:
*    You can get back into a warm car while pumping gas in January.
*    You won't find vinegar for your fries anywhere
*    You'll often have to explicitly ask for cream for your coffee.
*    No pizza at McDonalds.
*    Grocery stores are open 24hr/day
*    There is no such thing as boxing day (Dec 26th is a regular day)
*    Thanks Giving is a 2 day holiday (4 day long weekend) in November
*    Charcoal BBQ's are much more popular than propane BBQ's
*    Don't order a Caesar or Paralyzer at the bar because they've never heard of them
*    You can exchange your empty propane tank for a full one at the convenience store
*    You can buy the Sunday paper at the store after 6:00pm on Saturday
*    Public outdoor archery lanes can be found in parks all over town
*    Minnesota has a former pro wrestler for a governor
*    If you have an insurance claim (car, house, etc), the insurance company just cuts you a check
*    Debit cards are not except anywhere and therefore virtually non-existent
*    People write checks for everything everywhere
*    McDonald's takes checks
*    Many places take checks without requiring ID
*    If you lose your check book, you might as well close your account and move
*    Some popular restaurants take checks but not credit cards
*    During blizzards, they plow the freeways continuously so they are always clear.
*    When celebrities come to town (except Garth Brooks), it's no big deal.
*    Seasonal decorating is as big a deal at Halloween as it is at Christmas.
*    A three car garage is almost as common in Minneapolis as a two car garage in Winnipeg

Language differences:
*    Praw-cess not pro-cess
*    Gar-ahge not gar-adge
*    a-baa-awt not a-boot (needs a drawl)
*    roof sounds like book not boot (or "ruf" like a dog barking - Neil!)
*    root sounds like book not boot
*    barley sandwich means nothing in Minnesota
*    vacation is when you take a regular work day off
*    holiday is a day everyone gets off (you don't choose them)
*    BBQ's are most commonly referred to as grills

Unavailable products:
*    Caramilk candy bar
*    Glossette Peanuts and Raisins
*    Salt & Vinegar potato chips (you can find them occasionally but they taste different)
*    Rye whiskey (you'll have to learn to like bourbon)
*    Clamato juice (it's available if you hunt but it's so expensive it might as well not be)
*    Slurpees are almost non-existent unless you like fruit flavors

... Scott

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