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Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota is home to diverse landscapes from prairies, wetlands to forests. Here are ten interesting facts about Minnesota that you might not know.


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Statehood: Minnesota became a state in 1858, and is the 32nd state in the union and the 12th-largest state in US.


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L’Etoile du Nord: Nicknamed the North Star State, the state motto means ‘Star of the North’ in French. Other nicknames include the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the Gopher State.


Medical marvel: The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the US were performed at the University of Minnesota.


Pink and White Lady’s Slipper: The state flower, it looks like a moccasin, or slipper, and grows in damp, wooded areas.


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Common loon: There are more common loons in Minnesota than in any other state, except Alaska.


Walleye: Found in lakes throughout Minnesota, the walleye is a favourite among anglers.


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Game changer: Minnesota is the home of great inventions like the Post-it Note, rollerblades and waterskiing, among other inventions.


Massive shoreline: The state’s total shoreline length is over 90,000 miles, which is more than the combined total of California, Hawaii and Florida.


Oldest rocks: Minnesota contains some of the oldest rocks on Earth, with gneisses that are about 3.6 billion years old.


Hall of fame: The state is the birthplace of several iconic figures, including Bob Dylan, Judy Garland and Prince (Rogers Nelson).


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