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QUICK FACTS
State Capital: Saint Paul
Population: 5.793 million (2024)
Major Cities: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, and Duluth
Key Industries: Healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, technology, and renewable energy
STATE HISTORY
STATE HISTORY
Minnesota officially became a state on: May 11, 1858
Brief history of Minnesota before it became a state?: Minnesota was primarily a territory known as the Minnesota Territory, established in 1849. It was initially part of the larger Louisiana Purchase, acquired from France in 1803
What is Minnesota's abbreviation: MN
STATE SYMBOLS
STATE SYMBOLS
State Flag
State Flag
State Bird: Common loon
State Flower: Showy lady's slippers
State Tree: Red pine
STATE GEOGRAPHY
STATE GEOGRAPHY
Total Size of State: 86,943 mi²
Number of Counties: 87
Highest Point: Eagle Mountain (2,301 feet)
Lowest Point: Lake Superior (600 feet)
INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT
INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT
Mall of America, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA), and the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. Nature lovers will appreciate Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse, while those interested in history can explore Fort Snelling.
MINNESOTA SPORTS TEAMS
MINNESOTA SPORTS TEAMS
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Vikings
FUN FACTS ABOUT MINNESOTA
FUN FACTS ABOUT MINNESOTA
The name "Minnesota" comes from the Dakota Indian word for "sky-tinted waters,"
Minnesota is famous for its many lakes, earning it the nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota has more grey wolves than any other state in the Lower 48
The first intercollegiate basketball game was played in Minnesota on February 9, 1895
Minnesota is the birthplace of several inventions, including the Post-it Note, rollerblades, and waterskiing
The Minneapolis skyway system connects 52 blocks of buildings downtown
MY CONNECTIONS WITH MINNESOTA
MY CONNECTIONS WITH MINNESOTA
I liked learning about Minnesota because it was a very interesting state to learn about and I learned new things
The most interesting fact that I learned was Minnesota has more lakes than any other state, earning it the nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes," with 11,842 lakes actually.
I would like to visit Minnesota. There is so many cool places you can visit like Mall of America, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Split Rock Lighthouse and so much more
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