Facts About Minnesota

A quick reference list of Minnesota facts.

In 1848 the Minnesota Territory was formed by the US government.  In 1858, Minnesota was admitted to the USA as the 32nd state.  Minnesota gets its name from the Dakota word minisota, meaning "water that reflects the sky."  Minnesota's state capital is Saint Paul.  Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the USA.  Minnesota's state nicknames are "the gopher state" and "the North Star state."

Minnesota State Bird: Common Loon (Gavia immer)
 

Minnesota State Flag:
 

State Tree: Norway Pine

State Butterfly: Monach

State Flower: Pink & White Lady's Slipper

State Fish: Walleye Pike

State Muffin: Blueberry

State Drink: Milk

State Gemstone:
Lake Superior Agate

State Mushroom:
Morel

State Grain:
Wild Rice