Quick Facts About Minnesota

MN History & Facts
Quick Facts About Minnesota
By ClassBrain Staff
Jun 4, 2006, 19:42 PST

Minnesota Fun Facts

Capital:
Date of Statehood:
Flower:
Tree:
Bird:

St. Paul
May 11, 1858
Lady Slipper
Norway Pine
Common Loon

Source: US Census Bureau

Minnesota Chronicle
Find out the role Minnesota has played in America’s history from 1654 to the present at this page.
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Explore the States
Read a quick description of the State of Minnesota and then yell, “Timber!” Minnesota style.
Source: America’s Story from America’s Library - Library of Congress

Minnesota Statistical Data
Find out Minnesota’s unemployment rate, its population, and more at this site.
Source: Economic Resource Group

Merriam Webster Atlas
This atlas page shows the Minnesota state map and some quick facts. There is also a good explanation of the symbolism of the state flag.
Source: The New York Times and Merriam Webster

United States Census
Get State and County statistics and demographics instantly!
Source: U.S. Census Bureau