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Lifestyle
Nicole Hvidsten

Minnesotans take Tater Tot Hot Dish personally

There are plenty of opinions to go around when it comes to the unofficial state dish. But times and tastes are changing.

MINNEAPOLIS — There are many things Minnesotans take personally: pop vs. soda, an allegiance to the original Jucy Lucy and the correct way to prepare Tater Tot Hot Dish (not casserole).

To those thinking there is no correct way to prepare Tater Tot Hot Dish, look no further than a recent tweet by Gov. Tim Walz, who came under fire not only for the appearance of his hot dish, but for his choice of vegetables. (The inclusion of peas was the culprit.) People had very strong opinions, and they weren't all Minnesota Nice.

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