By Gabrielle T
Introduction
Not many people know interesting and fun facts about Minnesota state. However, there are many...
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You can't start any list of interesting facts about Minnesota without mentioning that it was...
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The mighty Mississippi River is one of the longest in the country. It served as...
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The official Minnesota state nickname you'll find on license plates and tourist information might surprise...
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Bob Dylan's music has inspired generations of people. His work has been so impactful that...
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One of the most fun facts for Minnesota travelers is that it's the home of...
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It's hard to believe there was a time before Scotch tape. The clear adhesive has...
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St. Paul is home to one of the most unique event halls in the nation...
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Minnesota isn't just known for its lakes. It's also unofficially called the "Gopher State." The...
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Since Minnesota has thousands of lakes, it's no surprise it's a popular place for recreational...
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If you're on the hunt for cool Minnesota facts, you should look into the Red...
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Minnesota has no shortage of nicknames. It's also known as the "North Star State." It's...
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Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake when it comes to surface area. Also...
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If you ever see the official seal, you'll likely run into the Minnesota state motto...
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Sauk Centre is an often underrated Minnesota city. However, though many people today don't even...
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The name "Minnesota" comes from a Dakota Sioux word, "Mnisota," which means "cloudy water" or...
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According to the National Vital Statistics Reports 2020 report, Minnesota came in third for the...
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Every summer, you can find hundreds of fairs around the USA. Typically, the largest fairs...
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Before becoming a state in 1858, Minnesota was a Union territory. Ownership of Minnesota was...
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The Minnesota River may not be as well known as some of the country's other...
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Minnesota is home to First Avenue, one of the oldest independently owned entertainment and music...
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The Palmer House Hotel is an important landmark in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Built in 1901...
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a massive and remote section of the Superior National...
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Many people flock to Minneapolis to get a glimpse of the Minnesota State Capitol. Though...
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Although Saint Paul (also spelled St. Paul) and Minneapolis are two major cities that share...
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Minnesota has the second-oldest state park system in the country. Minnesota's state park system dates...
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Joseph Forepaugh's restaurant is now an upscale French restaurant with a little twist. It's supposedly...
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The Mounds Theatre used to be the entertainment hub in Minnesota's capital. It was once...
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The Dakota War marked a definitive shift in the United States' sovereignty over the Native...
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Minnesota has been the site of many important historic events. It was where the Dakota...
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Did you know you can find a haunted brewery in Minnesota's capital? Schmidt Brewery was...
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Fort Snelling, founded in 1819, is a historic Minnesota landmark that was crucial to U.S...
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Daniel Greysolon was a French explorer and trader and one of the first Europeans to...
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Just a few years after it was granted statehood, Minnesota was the site of one...
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In the 1600s, not many settlers made it all the way to Minnesota. That began...
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It took 35 years after Minnesota's statehood before its flag was created. In 1893, the...
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Minnesota might not have a state mammal, but it does have a state bird. The...
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Minnesota might not be home to any famous Ivy League schools, but it's still one...
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If you look at a list of Minnesota state symbols, you'll notice that it doesn't...
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Since Minnesota is known for its lakes, you might be surprised to learn that no...
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Minnesota has a unique state flower. The showy lady's slipper is a striking white and...
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Often, when people think of Minnesota, they think of cold weather and expect people who...
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If you were unaware, skyways are elevated footbridges that connect different buildings. They get their...
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A list of fun Minnesota facts needs to include Eagle Mountain. At 2,301 feet of...
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You now know that the Mall of America is huge, but did you also know...
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Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, may not be the most commonly known city in the state, but...
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Sales tax is a normal part of everyday life all over the world. Minnesota has...
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Mystery Cave is the focal point of the Mystery Cave State Park, which opened in...
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Would you have guessed that some of the Earth's oldest rocks can be found in...
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The Metrodome is Minneapolis' largest sports stadium. Unlike many stadiums, it was built to serve...
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An interesting fact about Minnesota is that it has one of the largest wolf populations...
Conclusion
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