Minnesota nice

== English == === Alternative forms === Minnesota Nice === Etymology === From Minnesota +‎ nice, coined by radio personality Garrison Keillor. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Minnesota nice (uncountable) (US) A style of pleasantness, courtesy, cooperation, and helpfulness associated with Minnesota culture; a form of Northern Plains charm. 1992, A. W. B. (Alfred William Brian) Simpson, In the Highest Degree Odious: Detention Without Trial in Wartime Britain, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 80 Having lived in the open land of southwest Minnesota for more than thirty years, I have learned the limits of Minnesota nice. ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === Minnesota nice (not comparable) (US) Pleasant, courteous, cooperative, and helpful (as associated with Minnesota culture). 2006 July 28, Brooke Gladstone, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, On the Media, WNYC: Their new anchor, or family member, as they call him, isn't resonating with the viewers, who aren't sure he's Minnesota nice === References === === Further reading === Minnesota nice on Wikipedia.Wikipedia