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Minnesota

Minnesota. Michael B., Mason G., & Will S. Nickname, region in the U.S, capital city and population . The nickname for Minnesota is “The Gopher State.” The region is the Midwest. The capital city is St.Paul Three major cities are: St.Cloud , Coon Rapids, and Brooklyn Park.

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Minnesota

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  1. Minnesota Michael B., Mason G., & Will S.

  2. Nickname, region in the U.S, capital city and population • The nickname for Minnesota is “The Gopher State.” • The region is the Midwest. • The capital city is St.Paul • Three major cities are: St.Cloud, Coon Rapids, and Brooklyn Park. • The population is 5,379,139 people.

  3. State flag, state bird, and state tree

  4. Current governor and state senators • The current governor: Mark Dayton • Current senators: Amy Klobucher, A. Franken • Political party: Democratic.

  5. Borders and geography • The borders of Minnesota are Canada, Iowa, Wisconsin, Lake Superior, South Dakota and North Dakota. • Minnesota has four major regions and forests that cover one-third of Minnesota.

  6. Natural Resources , Agriculture and Farming • Some natural resources found in Minnesota are black walnut, fertile soil, important minerals and thick evergreen forests. • Are state Minnesota ranks among the leading states in annual farm income.

  7. History and additional historical facts • On May 11th 1858 congress admitted Minnesota into the unions thirty 2ndstate. • In 1889 William w. mayo and his two sons William and Charles established the mayo clinic in Rochester. • 1679, Daniel Greyson, and sieurduluth explored lake superiors western shore. • 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state on may 11th

  8. Places to visit • Visit the Twin cities. • Go see the Minnesota twins play MLB baseball. • Explore the science Museum of Minnesota

  9. Additional facts • Thousands of inland lakes cover 4,782 square miles. • 1889, The first shipment of iron ore from the vermilion range left Minnesota. • 1982, Minnesota adopted a state constitutional amendment establishing a court of appeals.

  10. Bibliography • Aby, Anne J., and William J. Craig. "Minnesota." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 4 June 2014. • Lass, William E. and Gordon L. Levine. “Minnesota.” The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book. 2004. Print. • Google imagines: http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/75366271986/Minnesota_Golden_Gophers/1986/Mascot_Logo

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