When thousands of federal agents rolled into the North Star State earlier this month, tasked by the Trump administration with carrying out “the largest immigration operation ever,” residents showed them what “Minnesota Nice” really looks like.
The meaning behind the Midwestern trope varies depending on who you ask. But by and large, it's the notion that Minnesotans are kind, polite and pragmatic. They will help you shovel snow off your driveway or give you directions if you’re lost — but there might be an unexpected sting in the tail.
