Minnesota
Capital: Saint Paul
HISTORY
Minnesota became a state on May 11, 1858. Minnesota had gained local existence in 1849. This land was bought in 1803 from France during the Louisiana Purchase. The first settlers in Minnesota were the European Settlers. They had come in the 1600s. The land was taken by force from the Native Americans , so it was cheap for the Europeans. Minnesota was the 32nd state. The state's economy started to grow after the Dakota war of 1862. The economy developed because of their logging and their farming. There were 11 tribes in Minnesota. The largest Native American tribe was the Dakota Sioux. The Leech Lake tribe had the smallest amount of land.
History
State Symbols
State Bird: Common Loon
State Reptial: Blanding's Turtle
State Tree: Red Pine
State Food: Honeycrisp Apple
State Flower: Pink and White Ladies Slipper
State Dog: Labrodor Retriever
State Sport: Ice Hockey
State Butterfly: Monarch
Places to see in Minnesota
What brings tourists to this area: There are over 520 stores, there are games, shows, and lots of attractions.
The Mall of America
What brings tourists to this area: The science Museum of Minnesota, the Minnesota History Center, Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts brings tourists here.
Twin Cities
What brings tourists to this area: Winnewisser Falls, Circle Trail, Pipestone Historic District, Pipestone County Museum, and Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipe makers brings tourists here.
Pipestone National Monument
State Facts
1. Minnesota's nickname is The North Star State.
2. The famous singer, Bob Dylan was born here.
3. Minnesota's state dog is a Labrador Retriever.
4. Minnesota's football team is the Minnesota Vikings.
5. Minnesota has over 10,000 lakes.
6. The Minnesota Mall of America is so big it covers 78 football fields!
7. Minnesota was first going to be called Pig's Eye because one of the first settlers there was blind in one eye.
8. The stapler was invented in Minnesota.
9. Minnesota was the home to Frank C. Mars who invented Snickers, Milky Ways, and Three Musketeers.
10. The "Peanuts" creater was born here.
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