When was minnesota established as a state

A small extension of the northern boundary makes it the most northerly of the 48 conterminous U. This peculiar protrusion is the result of a boundary agreement with Great Britain before the area had been carefully surveyed. Minnesota is the home of the Mall of America, which holds more than stores and attracts nearly 40 million people a year.

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The land that today makes up North Dakota became U. The regionwas originally part of the Minnesota and Nebraska territories, until, along with South Dakota, it was organized into the Dakota Territory in The state was very Prior to its statehood, the Nebraska Territory had been sparsely settled but saw growth Iowa was admitted to the union as the 29th state on Dec.

Capital: St. Governor: Mark Dayton, D to Jan. Senators: Amy Klobuchar, D to Jan. Representatives: 8. Historical biographies of Congressional members. Entered Union rank : May 11, Motto: L'?

Origin of name: From a Dakota Indian word meaning?? Cloud, 65,; Eagan, 64,; Woodbury, 64, Land area: 79, sq mi. Largest county by population and area: Hennepin, 1,, ; St.

Louis, 6, sq mi. Residents: Minnesotan. Male: 2,,; Female: 2,, White: 4,, See additional census data. The Minnesota History Center — with marvelous facilities for exhibits, programs, library and collections — opened in Today, the Minnesota Historical Society welcomes more than 1,, guests each year, along with another 5 million website visits, , social media followers, and 24, members.

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