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Minneapolis attracts plenty of newcomers, mostly due to its thriving tech scene, the hip lifestyle dominated by various entertainment and dining opportunities, and easy access to outdoor activities. However, deciding whether moving to Minneapolis is a good decision \u2014 or not \u2014 requires massive exploration. You can, and should, do your research thoroughly \u2014 including details about the local job market, housing options, education and entertainment. It\u2019s also useful to know the less interesting but more practical aspects of living in a new city. Did you know, for example, that there are almost 20 self storage facilities in Minneapolis<\/a>? Boring? Perhaps! But having storage options away from home makes living there a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n

Even more, really grasping the feel of a city requires more than simple, standard research, especially when planning a move sight-unseen. How can you dig deeper? Here\u2019s an idea! Check out Minneapolis through the lens of movies and TV shows and see what intimate knowledge and understanding of the city you can gain that way. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 movies and TV shows that focus on Minneapolis to help you get to know the city better (even from afar):<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. Fargo<\/span><\/h2>\n

The movie \u201cFargo\u201d has a cult following and makes for amazing entertainment, but it\u2019s also a great start for learning about Minneapolis, and Minnesota, through the lens of movies. Even though the title references a town in North Dakota, the events take place in Minnesota, and the filming occurred around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. In this movie, you get to see different places around the metro area, but most importantly, you will grasp just how cold Minneapolis winters can get. So if you plan to move here, prepare accordingly. Also, the movie can help you get used to the local Minnesotan accent, as it contains a pretty accurate rendition of it.<\/p>\n

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Minneapolis in the winter<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/span>2. Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter<\/span><\/h2>\n

This funny and charming movie builds on the fame of \u201cFargo.\u201d A Japanese woman, Kumiko, obsessed with treasure hunting, leaves her boring office job in Tokyo to travel to Minneapolis. Her goal? To search for the satchel with ransom money buried along a highway in the movie \u201cFargo.\u201d Convinced that \u201cFargo\u201d is real, Kumiko embarks on her journey, during which she discovers a lot of things about Minneapolis and its people \u2014 and so will you, if you watch this movie.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Jingle All the Way<\/span><\/h2>\n

This classic Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy released in 1996 entertained generations of both kids and adults, particularly around Christmas times, since it deals with the common conundrum of parents doing last-minute shopping for gifts and not being able to find the items on their children\u2019s lists. Set and filmed in Minneapolis, the film includes locations like the Mall of America, located in the Twin Cities suburb of Bloomington.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. Little Big League<\/span><\/h2>\n

Baseball is big in Minneapolis, and \u201cLittle Big League\u201d perfectly conveys the local passion for the Minnesota Twins. Filming locations include Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (demolished a few years ago), Valleyfair Amusement Park<\/a> and even Lakewood Cemetery.<\/p>\n

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Former Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/span>5. The Mighty Ducks<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just baseball that\u2019s big in Minneapolis \u2014 hockey is a very popular pastime also. \u201cThe Mighty Ducks\u201d is a story not only about hockey but also about perseverance, ambition and team spirit, qualities that extend to many Minneapolis residents. You can also see plenty of Twin Cities locations in this movie, including Peavey Field Park, IDS Center, Augsburg Ice Arena and Theodore Wirth Chalet.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6. The Mary Tyler Moore Show<\/span><\/h2>\n

A classic TV show that aired for seven years during the 70s, the Minneapolis-set \u201cMary Tyler Moore Show\u201d impresses viewers even today with its compelling storyline and characters. The TV show also made some locations in Minneapolis truly iconic: the Kenwood Parkway home where the main character lived, RSM Plaza, Riverside Plaza and the IDS Center Crystal Court. You should also know that a statue that celebrates Mary Tyler Moore\u2019s character<\/a> in the show exists in downtown Minneapolis.<\/p>\n

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Downtown Minneapolis with the IDC Center in the background<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/span>7. Purple Rain<\/span><\/h2>\n

Minneapolis is a great place for music fans too, not just for sports fans, as proved by \u201cPurple Rain.\u201d The movie, starring Prince and his band the Revolution, aired in 1984, and almost all of the filming took place in Minneapolis. Many local landmarks, including the First Avenue Club, the IDS Center Crystal Court and the banks of the Minnesota River, make an appearance in the movie.<\/p>\n

<\/span>8. Stuck Between Stations<\/span><\/h2>\n

This 2011 romantic drama takes the viewer through an unconventional tour of Minneapolis that includes a house party, a punk-rock circus and a collection of peculiar characters. Not only was the film set in Minneapolis, but it was also written and directed by Minneapolitans, with a mostly local crew. Writers Sam Rosen and Nat Bennett and director Brady Kiernan used Minneapolis as another character in the movie \u2014 so you learn a lot about the city by watching it.<\/p>\n

<\/span>9. Wilson<\/span><\/h2>\n

The movie, starring Woody Harrelson and Laura Dern, is a funny and sometimes dark tale of people struggling with personal and family issues. The movie includes a huge host of locations in and around Minneapolis, like the famous Mall of America, Como Park in St. Paul, Lake Minnetonka \u2014 which is close to Minneapolis \u2014 as well as plenty of scenes filmed on the streets of the city.<\/p>\n

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Como Park, Twin Cities<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/span>10. Zo\u00eb Bakes<\/span><\/h2>\n

This cooking show created by Zo\u00eb Fran\u00e7ois and featured on Magnolia Network is a good way to learn about local Minnesotan cuisine and the food-related history and tradition of the place, including farming, milling and baking.<\/p>\n

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Minneapolis attracts plenty of newcomers, mostly due to its thriving tech scene, the hip lifestyle dominated by various entertainment and dining opportunities, and easy access to outdoor activities. However, deciding whether moving to Minneapolis is a good decision \u2014 or not \u2014 requires massive exploration. You can, and should, do your research thoroughly \u2014 including details about the local job market, housing options, education and entertainment. It\u2019s also useful to know the less interesting but more practical aspects of living in a new city. Did you know, for example, that there are almost 20 self storage facilities in Minneapolis? Boring? Perhaps! 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