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| Hubert Humphrey |
| "The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped. |
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| John Adams |
| "Statesmen may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand." |
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| Thomas Jefferson |
| "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep forever." |
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| Entered the Union: May 11, 1858 (32) |
Capital: St. Paul |
| Origin of Name: From a Dakota Indian word meaning “sky-tinted water” |
| State Nicknames: North Star State • Land of 10,000 Lakes |
| State Motto: L'Étoile du Nord (The North Star) |
| State Tree: Red (Norway) Pine |
State Bird: Common Loon |
| State Gemstone: Lake Superior Agate |
State Flower: Lady's Slipper |
| State Song: “Hail Minnesota" |
State Fruit: Honeycrisp Apple |
| National Forests: 2 • State Forests: 58 • State Parks: 66 |
| Famous for: Lakes • The Mall of America, boating |
| Famous Minnesotans: Andrews Sisters • Bob Dylan (singers), F. Scott Fitzgerald • Sinclair Lewis (novelists), Judy Garland (actress), Hubert Humphrey • Walter Mondale (vice presidents), Roger Maris (baseball), Charles Schulz (cartoonist) |
Native Animals and Birds: Click on photos of the animals and birds on
this page to find out more about them and to hear the sounds they make. |
| State Fair: St. Paul |
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| Minnesota National Forests |
| Minnesota State Parks |
| Minnesota Historic Sites |
| Minnesota Attractions |
| Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) |
| Minnesota Twins (MLB) |
| Minnesota Vikings (NFL) |
| Minnesota Wild (NHL) |
| Skiing in Minnesota |
| Fishing in Minnesota |
| Hunting in Minnesota |
Ricing in Minnesota
(collecting Wild Rice) |
| Listen to Loon's Song |
| Minnesota Photo Gallery |
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| Minnesota Butterfly Gallery |
| Minnesota Homeschooling |
| Minnesota Resorts |
| Minnesota RV Parks |
| Minnesota Hotels & Reviews |
| Minnesota Restaurants & Reviews |
| Minnesota was discovered by French explorers and trappers. It was claimed for France in 1679. Eastern Minnesota was aquired from Britain after the Revolutionary War. The western portion was purchased from Napolean (France) in 1803 as part of the "Louisiana Purchase." |
| In 1898, the Kensington Rune stone was found on the farm of Olaf Ohman, near Alexandria. The Kensington Rune stone carvings allegedly tell of a journey of a band of Vikings in 1362. |
| The skyway system in Minneapolis allows people to live, eat, work and shop in nearly five miles without ever going outside. |
| The Mall of America in Bloomington is over 9.5 million square feet in size. |
| Because of its thousands of lakes, Minnesota has 90,000 miles of shoreline. |
| Minnesota's waters flow outward in three directions: north to Hudson Bay in Canada, east to the Atlantic Ocean, and south to the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Minnesota is home to: Green Giant vegetables, Greyhound Lines (the first bus line), and Tonka Trucks. |
| Minnesota inventions: the snowmobile, the first water skis, the first automatic pop-up toaster, the first canned ham and spam, masking and scotch tape, the stapler, Wheaties, Bisquick, the bundt pan, HMOs. |
| The showy lady's slipper is Minnesota's state flower. It is one of 43 orchid species that grow in Minnesota. |
| Minneapolis has more golfers per capita than any other city in the country. |
| The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the United States were done at the University of Minnesota. |
| Rochester is home of the world famous Mayo Clinic. The clinic is a major teaching and working facility. It is known world wide for its doctor's expertise and the newest methods of treatments. |
| The nation’s first Better Business Bureau was founded in Minneapolis in 1912. |
| Minnesota has one recreational boat per every six people, more than any other state. |
| Minnesota students Scott and Brennan Olson invented rollerblades in 1980, when they were looking for a way to practice Hockey during the off-season. Their design was an ice hockey boot with 3 inline wheels instead of a blade. |
| The first Intercollegiate Basketball game was played in Minnesota on February 9,1895. |
| Minnesota's Ethnic Roots: German 37.3%, Norwegian 17%, Irish 12.2%, Swedish 10%, French 5.5% |
| Religion in Minnesota: 77% Christian (52% Protestant, 25% Catholic), 14% No Religion, 3% Other Religions |
| Tonka Trucks were developed and are still manufactured in Minnetonka. |
| Candy maker Frank C. Mars of Minnesota introduced the Milky Way candy bar in 1923, the Snickers bar in 1930 and the Three Musketeers bar in 1937. |
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| April Fool's Day |
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April 1
April Fool's Day
is celebrated in various countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes or sending someone on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible.
Read more in our forum. |
| Arbor Day |
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April 26, 2013
Arbor Day is a national holiday enacted in 1872 to encourage people to plant trees and appreciate all the things trees give us. |
| National Day of Prayer |
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May 2, 2013
National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting all Americans to pray for our nation. It as created in 1952 by Congress and Pres. Harry S. Truman.
Read more in our forum. |
| Mothers Day |
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May 12, 2013
is Mother's Day! It is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May to honor mothers and motherhood. In 1914, Pres. Woodrow Wilson made this an official holiday in the USA.
Read more in our forum. |
| Armed Forces Day |
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May 18, 2013
Armed Forces Day
is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the five military branches of the United States' armed forces.
Read more in our forum. |
| Pentecost |
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May 19, 2013
Pentecost
is the day the Christian church was born. On the Jewish feast of Pentecost, 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead, he sent the Holy Spirit to fill his disciples with the empowerment of God's presence.
Read more in our forum.
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| Memorial Day |
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May 27, 2013
Memorial Day
is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service
Read more in our forum. |
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