Minnesota Nice

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!

Episode 16 | Prehistoric Minnesota 01/05/2026

Episode 16 | Prehistoric Minnesota This week, let Alyssa take you on a 4.56 billion year journey through time. Did you know that for several billion years, Minnesota was a tropical ocean? Tune in to find out more! Email us at to get a postcard! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Please subscribe, follow, leave a comment, download, tell your friends, rate, etc. Everything helps! /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39609555

Episode 15 | Fargo (1996) 12/22/2025

Episode 15 | Fargo (1996) You're darn tootin'! This week's episode is all about the classic Coen Brothers movie, Fargo (1996). If you're a fan of Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Brainerd, Minnesota accents, woodchippers, or Oldsmobile Cieras, this episode is for you. Oh yah! If you would like to receive a Fargo postcard from Abby, email us at and make sure to include Fargo in the email! Email us at Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39209870

BONUS EPISODE | DWTS and SLOMW part 2 12/15/2025

BONUS EPISODE | DWTS and SLOMW part 2 It's another Dancing with the Stars / Secret Lives of Mormon Wives bonus episode because DWTS is over and we have... opinions. Thoughts. Feelings. If you would like to join the conversation, comment on our Spotify and Instagram, or send us an email! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Email us at Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39405820

Episode 14 | The Wabasha Street Caves 12/08/2025

Episode 14 | The Wabasha Street Caves Join us on an adventure into the famed Wabasha Street Caves! This week, Alyssa tells Abby all about her fantastic tour experience (thank you Tour Guide Karen) and the history of the caves. Make sure to check out our Instagram to see all the pics! Email us at Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39194860

Episode 13 | The Minnesota Vikings 11/24/2025

Episode 13 | The Minnesota Vikings Happy football season! This week's episode is all about the Minnesota Vikings. Sit back, relax, and toot your gjallahorn as the sisters discuss the history of the team as well as some of the greates (and not so greatest) players. SKOL!!!!! Email us at Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39047050

BONUS EPISODE | DWTS and SLOMW 11/24/2025

BONUS EPISODE | DWTS and SLOMW SURPRISE!!! Since we can't stop ourselves from talking about Dancing With the Stars and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on regular episodes, we decided to dedicate an entire bonus episode to it to get it out of our system. If you watch either show and have thoughts and/or opinions, enjoy this surprise bonus ep. Why do you think Whitney really got eliminated? Who's your favorite from SLOMW? You can comment on our Instagram (@mnnicepod) or email us at . Oh yah!! /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/39145525

Episode 12 | The Murder of Kenneth MacLennan 11/10/2025

Episode 12 | The Murder of Kenneth MacLennan It's our second true crime episode! This week, we cover the murder of Kenneth MacLennan and the connection it has to our high school. Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38886065

Episode 11 | The Palmer House Hotel 10/27/2025

Episode 11 | The Palmer House Hotel Join us for our final spooky episode of 2025 as we discuss the historic Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, Minnesota! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38650050

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 3 10/20/2025

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 3 It's our final bonus episode of spooky season 2025! This week Alyssa reads the stories of the Bannockburn and Edmund Fitzgerald ghost ships as well as the haunted tale of the Glensheen Mansion. Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod Email us at /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38549405

Episode 10 | The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 10/13/2025

Episode 10 | The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald If you would like to receive a HANDWRITTEN POSTCARD FROM ALYSSA email us at Join the sisters this week as we talk about the tragic sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. And also the famous Gordon Lightfoot Song. Follow us on Instagram! @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38368065

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 2 10/06/2025

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 2 In this week's bonus episode, Alyssa reads Abby the spooky tales of the haunted Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, the spooky sightings in the (now closed) restaurant D. B. Searle's in St. Cloud, and the alleged ghost of Sinclair Lewis at the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these (probably) TRUE STORIES of haunted locations in Minnesota. Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38397775

Episode 9 | Weird MN Laws and Facts 09/29/2025

Episode 9 | Weird MN Laws and Facts It's our first special guest episode!! This week Abby quizzes Hannah and Alyssa on weird laws and fun facts. Is it actually illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head? Stay tuned to find out. Email us at and follow us on Instagram at @mnnicepod. /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38145890

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 1 09/22/2025

BONUS EPISODE | Alyssa Reads Spooky Stories Part 1 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 and follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38242055

Episode 8 | MSP Airport 09/15/2025

Episode 8 | MSP Airport 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 Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/38074475

Episode 7 | Prince 09/01/2025

Episode 7 | Prince 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 or leave a comment on our Instagram page @mnnicepod. /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/37854100

Episode 6 | The Disappearance of Josh Guimond 08/18/2025

Episode 6 | The Disappearance of Josh Guimond 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: /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/37539160

Episode 5 | Juno (2007) 08/04/2025

Episode 5 | Juno (2007) 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 Please rate, review, and subscribe! /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/37285405

Episode 4 | The Minnesota Accent, Stereotypes, and Common Phrases 07/21/2025

Episode 4 | The Minnesota Accent, Stereotypes, and Common Phrases 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 /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/37229530

Episode 3 | Celebrities from Minnesota 07/07/2025

Episode 3 | Celebrities from Minnesota 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 /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/37044460

BONUS EPISODE | Rapid Fire Questions 06/30/2025

BONUS EPISODE | Rapid Fire Questions Get to know the sisters in this week's bonus episode! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/36835920

Episode 2 | Paul Bunyan 06/23/2025

Episode 2 | Paul Bunyan 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: Follow the podcast on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/36835790

Episode 1 | Minnesota Facts and Figures 06/09/2025

Episode 1 | Minnesota Facts and Figures 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 /episode/index/show/ec1b3d72-1ba9-4816-8cc2-4c4e39b47de5/id/36835755

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