Minnesota’s Top McDonald’s Orders Might Shock You

McDonald's is the undisputed king of fast food, an American icon found in both big cities and small towns. But what people order from the Golden Arches varies widely from state to state. Here’s what Minnesotans are most likely to order.

McDonald’s Is Still King of Fast Food in Minnesota

With over 13,000 locations in the U.S., it's hard not to run into a McDonald's. While a few counties in Minnesota are without one, the state still has over 200 locations.

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In most states, the legendary Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets top the list. But Minnesota is part of a small group that prefers something else, an item that’s budget-friendly and even helped inspire the invention of McNuggets in the early 1980s.

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A Long History of McDonald’s in Minnesota

The first McDonald's in Minnesota opened back in 1957, and Minnesotans have been loving the menu ever since. Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of limited-time and now-retired favorites come and go, like the McDLT and McSalad Shakers.

You might even get a taste of some experimental menu items and the McDonald's location in Roseville, it's been known for testing out new tech and menu items before other locations.

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Serving over 25 million people a day in the U.S., McDonald's offers 50–60 items at any given time. So what are the top five things Minnesotans can’t resist? HolidayCalendar surveyed 4,268 Americans and found out.