"The
Gopher State" or "The North
Star State" or "Land of 10,000
Lakes"
Motto: "L'Étoile du Nord"
(The North Star)
Union Member Since January 26, 1837 (32)
Governor:
Tim Pawlenty
Official State of Minnesota Web Site:
www.state.mn.us
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Capitol:
St. Paul
Tree: Norway Pine
Bird: Common Loon
Flower: Lady Slipper
Population and (rank):
4,725,419 (1990)(21)
4,919,479 (2000 est.)
Land Area and (rank):
79,617 square miles
(206,207 sq km) (14) |
