How do you describe Minnesota’s identity?

Is identity shaped by survival? Perhaps. Here, Margie LaMorie chats with a granddaughter about baking. The Minneapolis woman is a colon cancer survivor. We’re using the topic of Midwest identity as a source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest. Photo by @jensimonsonphoto of #mprnews. #minnesota #nofilter #life #photo

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A portion of today’s The Daily Circuit (on air at 11 a.m. CST) will focus on a conversation about Midwest identity. We’re using that topic as a source of inspiration and motivation to share a handful of photographs throughout the day. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest. Photo by @jeffreythompson_ of #mprnews. #minnesota #vikings #nofilter #life #photo

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Is identity shaped by juxtaposition? Perhaps. Here, John Woods sits below a photograph in his Richfield office. Midwest identity is our source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest. Photo by @jensimonsonphoto of #mprnews. #minnesota #nofilter #life #photo

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Is identity shaped by ritual? Perhaps. Here, spring brings new life to a small farm near Pelican Rapids. We’re using the topic of Midwest identity as a source of inspiration to share #mprnews photographs today. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest. Photo by @annarbormiller of #mprnews. #minnesota #farm #nofilter #life #photo

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A portion of today’s The Daily Circuit (on air now) is pegged around a conversation about Midwest identity. We’re using that topic as a source of inspiration to share a handful of #mprnews photographs. Festivals, parades and even the weather often provide a reason to bring folks together. Here, spectators find cover from the rain while waiting for an activity to start at Potato Days in Barnesville. Consider sharing your perspective of the Midwest by tagging photos #mymidwest. Photo by @jeffreythompson_ of #mprnews. #minnesota #nofilter #life #photo

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At 11:00a.m. on Tuesday The Daily Circuit will discuss your perception of Minnesota's identity, the reality and how it's changing.

Today's Question: How do you describe Minnesota's identity?

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