Abby and Alyssa

Minnesota Nice

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The podcast all about the great state of Minnesota! Hosted by sisters Abby and Alyssa, Minnesota Nice dives in to any and all topics related to Minnesota. Join us every other week as we talk Minnesota history, pop culture, current events, true crime, and more!

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Abby and Alyssa

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BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 1 22.09.2025 24:12

Surprise!! In this week's spooky bonus episode, Alyssa reads Abby the chilling (and possibly true) tales of Annie Mary's Graves and Ghost Bear. Books mentioned: Minnesota Hauntings: Ghost Stories from the Land of 10,000 Lakes by Ryan Jacobson Ghost Stories of Minnesota by Gina Teel Great Lakes Ghost Stories: Haunted Tales of Past & Present by Wes Oleszewski Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com and f...

Episode 8 | MSP Airport 15.09.2025 47:03

Did you know Minnesota has one of the best airports in North America? Consistently ranked #1 by J.D. Power, Travel & Leisure, and more, MSP really is the jewel of upper midwest air travel. Join the sisters as we chat about all the reasons this airport rocks. Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod

Episode 7 | Prince 01.09.2025 1:18:55

It's the Prince episode!!!!! Join us as we talk about Prince's early life in Minneapolis and his legendary music career. What's your favorite Prince song? Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our Instagram page @mnnicepod.

Episode 6 | The Disappearance of Josh Guimond 18.08.2025 1:09:07

In our first-ever true crime episode, the sisters discuss the 2002 disappearance of St. John's University college student, Joshua Guimond. Josh was a 20-year-old sophomore studying political science when he disappeared. To this day, the case remains cold. Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us: mnnicepod@gmail.com

Episode 5 | Juno (2007) 04.08.2025 1:11:11

Episode 5 is all about one of our favorite movies of all time: Juno . Juno is a 2007 comedy-drama directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. Join the sisters as they discuss the film, which takes place in Elk River, Minnesota. "That ain't no Etch-a-Sketch. This is one doodle that can't be undid, home skillet." Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com Please r...

Episode 4 | The Minnesota Accent, Stereotypes, and Common Phrases 21.07.2025 1:12:43

In this week's episode, the sisters chat what it actually means to be "Minnesota Nice." Strap on your snow shoes, heat up some tater tot hot dish, and get ready to hear how we sound to other states. Oh jeez! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com

Episode 3 | Celebrities from Minnesota 07.07.2025 41:38

In today's episode, the sisters chat celebrities from Minnesota. We cover well-known superstars such as Prince and Bob Dylan, as well as other actors, artists, and authors from this great state. Some may surpirse you! Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod

BONUS EPISODE | Rapid Fire Questions 30.06.2025 27:23

Get to know the sisters in this week's bonus episode! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com

Episode 2 | Paul Bunyan 23.06.2025 27:30

This week, the sisters talk about the legendary Paul Bunyan. Who is he? Where did this legend come from? Why does he have a pet ox? Is buffalo plaid making a comeback? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/04/09/paul-bunyon-and-the-weight-of-myth/ https://racketmn.com/whats-the-deal-with-paul-bunyan Follow the podcast on Instagram: @mnnicepod Ema...

Episode 1 | Minnesota Facts and Figures 09.06.2025 48:44

Welcome to Minnesota Nice! In our inaugural episode, we talk briefly about the history of Minnesota as well as cover some fun facts about this great state. Follow us on Instagram at @mnnicepod