1. Minnesota
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2. The capital of Minnesota is St. Paul
The capital of Minnesota is St. Paul. Minnesota became a state on May 11, 1858.

3. Minnesota’s state bird is the common loom
Minnesota’s state bird is the common loom. The state flower is the Lady’s Slipper.

4. Minnesota’s state tree is the Norway Pine, or Red Pine
Minnesota’s state tree is the Norway Pine, or Red Pine. Minnesota has many nicknames, including North Star State, Gopher State, Land of 10,000 Lakes, New England of the West, the Bread and Butter State, and the Wheat State. There are 93 universities in Minnesota.

5. One famous person from Minnesota is the musician Prince
One famous person from Minnesota is the musician Prince. Prince wrote songs like “Purple Rain”. Prince would usually wear crazy costumes to his concerts.

6. Another famous person from Minnesota is Charles Schulz
Another famous person from Minnesota is Charles Schulz. He wrote and illustrated the Peanuts comics(Charlie Brown!)!

7. My favorite Minnesota college is the University of St
My favorite Minnesota college is the University of St. Thomas because it is named after a saint!

8. You can go to the Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe!

9. You can also go to the Water Park of America or Afton Alps, too!

10. You can go to the Metrodome, too!

11. The Metrodome was the first stadium to host an NCAA Final Four tournament, Super Bowl, and a World Series! Minnesota also invented the snowmobile!

12. Baseball commentator Halsey Hal was the first person to say, “Holy cow
Baseball commentator Halsey Hal was the first person to say, “Holy cow!” during a baseball broadcast!
Bob Dylan was from Minnesota too!

13. Guess who is also from Minnesota
Guess who is also from Minnesota? Judy Garland (Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz)!