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Minnesota

North Star State · Capital: St. Paul

North Star State. Capital: St. Paul. From the Dakota Indian word (mnishota). Refers to the Minnesota River and means “cloudy/milky or sky-tinted water”

Entered the Union · May 11, 1858
Capital
St. Paul
Entered Union
185832nd state
Nickname
North Star State
Median Income
$65,699
Median Age
37.4years

Basic Information

North Star State
MN
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: Minnesotan
37.4yrs
Median Age
Driving age 18 · majority 18
$65,699
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
North Star State
Motto
“L'Etoile du Nord” (The North Star)
State Song
“Hail! Minnesota”

Origins

Capital
St. Paul
Entered the Union
May 11, 1858 (32nd)
Origin of the Name
From the Dakota Indian word (mnishota). Refers to the Minnesota River and means “cloudy/milky or sky-tinted water”

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
barleycattlechickenscorneggshaymilkoatspotatoessoybeanssugar beetsturkeyswheatwood
Mining
Iron oresand and gravelstone
Manufacturing
chemicalselectronicsfood processinginstrumentslumbers productsmachinerymetal productsprinted materialpaper productsplastic productstransportation equipment. Minnesota Geography

Geography

The lay of the land
86,943sq mi
Total Area
Land 79,617 · water 7,326 sq mi.
Eagle Mountain
Highest Point
Lake Superior
Lowest Point
114°F
Highest Temp
114˚ F (7/6/1936)
The Landscape
Minnesota is called the “Land of the 10,000 Lakes”. In fact, this state contains 15,000 lakes within its boundaries. The Northeastern part of the states abuts Lake Superior, a part of the state that is very hilly. The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota and is the state's major river.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1732 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Minnesota
Warren E. BurgerWilliam O. Douglas jurist;Bob DylanF. Scott FitzgeraldJudy GarlandJ. Paul GettyHubert H. HumphreyJessica LangeSinclair LewisRoger MarisE. G. MarshallEugene J. McCarthyWalter F. MondaleCharles M. SchulzMinnesota National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Grand Portage National Monument

This site located on the Western shore of Lake Superior this was the main center for fur traders.

02

Pipestone National Monument

This 283 acres site preserves the stone quarry that Indians used to create ceremonial pipes. The pipes were used by Indians throughout the region.

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