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HBO's John Oliver takes aim at North Dakota and doesn't hold back

HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" spent more than 19 minutes on Sunday night skewering our northwest neighbors.

By C.J. Sinner

October 13, 2015 at 12:45PM

After first noting their Midwestern humility and "Be Polite" billboards (adorable, right?), HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" spent more than 19 minutes -- nineteen! -- on Sunday night skewering our northwest neighbors.

Why? You guessed it -- oil. Watch the full video below. It's okay to poke a little fun at him for his pronounciation of "Bakken" and "lutefisk," too.

(Be advised: There is some salty language in the video.)

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C.J. Sinner

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C.J. Sinner is the Director of Graphics and Data Visuals at the Star Tribune, managing a small team that works at the intersection of data and design to help enhance storytelling on all platforms through charts, maps and diagrams. 

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