Here Are 10 Ridiculous Red Flag Statements About Minnesota

The red flag trend took social media by storm a few years ago, but even here in 2025, you still hear some ridiculous statements people have made, especially about the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

According to Urban Dictionary, a "red flag" is a warning sign or indication that someone or something is problematic, toxic, or likely to cause trouble. It’s a phrase often used in dating and social situations to describe behaviors or statements that suggest future issues—like someone saying, "I don’t believe in apologizing," UB notes.

The phrase red flag itself isn't new, mind you. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary (OED), a red flag was a warning sign that has been around for centuries, originating from literal red flags used in battle to signal danger or a call to arms back in the day.

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These days, the red flag definition as a type of warning sign in relationships or social situations has likely evolved over time, gaining traction in psychology, self-help, and dating culture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, OED said. It's been popularized in online culture, memes, and social media.

And while many of those red flags noted online usually involve a potentially problematic behavior with a potential date or partner, sometimes there are some definite statements about the North Star State that cause you to raise your eyebrows too.

So, here are the 10 Most Ridiculous Red Flag Statements People Have Made About Minnesota. And then keep scrolling to check out 10 *Actual* Things You Only Say If You're Here in Minnesota.

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