Getting to Know the Family
Before any paperwork is signed, before any treaties are negotiated, we should probably spend more time together.
Current Cross-Border Reality:
Manitobans and Minnesotans already cross the border constantly:
- Shopping trips (Grand Forks, Fargo, Minneapolis)
- Lake vacations (Lake of the Woods, boundary waters)
- Sports events (Jets/Wild games, NCAA tournaments)
- Family visits (many families span the border)
But these are individual choices. A formal Cultural Exchange Program would deepen understanding systematically.