| Minnesota |
| Date of
Statehood: |
May
11, 1858 (32nd state) |
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| Motto: |
The Star of the
North |
| Capital: |
St. Paul |
| Population: |
5,059,375 |
|
| Nickname: |
North Star State,
The Gopher State |
| Song: |
Hail!
Minnesota |
| Flag: |
The Minnesota
state flag was adopted in 1893. |
|
| Flower: |
Pink and White
Lady's Slipper |
| Tree: |
Norway Pine |
| Bird: |
Common Loon |
|
| Famous
People: |
Judy
Garland, Garrison Keillor |
| Chief Products: |
Butter, corn,
soybeans, sugar beets |
| Fun Facts: |
There are about
20,000 lakes; the north eastern area borders Lake Superior. |
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