Minnesota tops the lists

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesotans are first in everything from administering flu shots to consuming marshmallow Peeps. And they're more than happy to talk about their high rankings.

St. Paul, Minn. — For people with a reputation for being humble, Minnesotans sure like to promote themselves.

It's hard to get through a day without hearing that Minnesota was named the healthiest state in the country. Or that it has more recreational boats than anywhere else in the nation. Or that it's home to the world's largest fiberglass crow.

Reporter Nikki Tundel compiled some of Minnesota's top honors and put together a tribute to the land of 10,000 lakes.