Minnesota

Location

• Borders Canada,North Dakota,South Dakota,Wisconsin and Iowa.
• Capitol is St.Paul.
• Largest city is St.Paul and Rochester.
• Minnesota lies on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Geography & Weather

• Mississippi River begins in Minnesota.
• Minnesota has a lot of forests.
• Eagle Mountain is 2,301 feet above sea level.

History & Goverment

• Indians lived in what is now Minnesota.
• In 1849 Minnesota territory was formed.
• In 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state.

Industry

• Minnesota is one of America's top farming states.
• Mining is one of Minnesota's oldest industries.

People

Landmarks

• The Mall of America has more than 520 stores.
• The Mall of America attracts 40 million visitors each year.

State Symbols

• Tree - Norway pine
• Flower - Pink and White Lady's Slipper
• Bird - Common loon
• Fruit - Honeycrisp apple
• Muffin - Blueberry muffin
• Drink - Milk

State Motto

• "L 'Etoile du Nord,"which is French for "The Star of the North.

Reference

• Minnesota.(2015).States and American Indians.Retrieved Form http://www.pebblegonext.com