Happy Minnesota Day!

Today is National Minnesota Day for 2025. . .

Happy National Minnesota Day ! ! ! 

Which State is MN:

The Beginning Years: Minnesota’s ancient history includes the arrival of the first people, the establishment of Native American communities, and the arrival of European settlers. The earliest people were the Paleoindians, who came about 12,000 years ago, following large game during the last glacial period. The Mound Builders were the oldest known inhabitants, leaving behind earthen mounds. By the 1600s, the Dakota and Ojibwe were the main Native American groups. The Dakota lived in the south and west, hunting buffalo and farming, while the Ojibwe occupied the northern and eastern forested areas. In the 17th century, French fur traders arrived, followed by missionaries, soldiers, and settlers in the early 1800s, who displaced most Native Americans. The name Minnesota means “cloudy water” in Dakota, and the area where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet is sacred to the Dakota, called Bdote, meaning “a place where two rivers come together. ”

USA Minnesota location map courtesy of Openverse

More History: Minnesota’s history includes European exploration, territorial changes, the Dakota War, and the Mayo Clinic’s founding. The first Europeans arrived in Minnesota in the 1650s. The U. S. gained eastern Minnesota after the French and Indian War in 1763 and purchased western Minnesota in 1803. The Minnesota Territory was created in 1849, and Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. The Dakota War occurred in 1862 between the U. S. and the Dakota Sioux, leading to treaties that moved Native Americans onto reservations. In 1889, Dr. William Mayo established the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, which grew from his and his sons’ medical practices.

More About Minnesota: Throughout the years, Minnesota has earned the titles of being the first successful open heart surgery was done in Minnesota. Herbert Humphrey became vice-president of the United States in 1965. The Mall of America was finished in Bloomington in 1992. Notable people from Minnesota include F. Scott Fitzgerald, Roger Maris, Bob Dylan, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Greg LeMond.

The Great Location of Minnesota: The state of Minnesota spans 406 miles in length and 358 miles in width. It is bordered by both Manitoba and Ontario, Canada to the north, Michigan to the east through Lake Superior, Wisconsin to the east, Iowa, to the south, and South Dakota and North Dakota to the west.

Greetings from Minnesota, The Land of 10,000 Lakes – Large Letter Postcard (4480769617) courtesy of Openverse

Minnesota’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

Minnesota Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Minnesota Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
32nd State. Minnesota Territory (partial) “Say Shh” by Atmosphere (Modern), “Hail! Minnesota” Truman Rickard (Original)	05/11/1858	Saint Paul

See: Officially Adopted as a U.S. States, State Songs, Admission Dates & Flags at:

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Some Great Minnesota Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Minnesota:

• Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
• North Shore Scenic Drive, 221 West First Street Duluth, MN 55802
• Minnehaha Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417
• Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Gooseberry Falls State Park, 3206 MN-61, Two Harbors, MN 55616
• Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
• Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
• Split Rock Lighthouse, 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616
• Aerial Lift Bridge, 601 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
• Glensheen (The Historic Congdon Estate), 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

Memorable Minnesota Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in Minnesota:

• 1650’s: First Europeans visit and map out portions of Minnesota.
  
• 1763: The U.S. gains eastern Minnesota after winning the French and Indian War.
  
• 1803: The U.S. buys western Minnesota from the French as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
  
• 1805: Zebulon Pike explores the region.
  
• 1825: Fort Snelling is established at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
  
• 1832: Explorer Henry Schoolcraft finds the source of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca.
  
• 1849: The U.S. creates the Minnesota Territory.
  
• 1858: Minnesota is admitted as the 32nd state.
  
• 1862: The Dakota War was fought between the United States and the Dakota Sioux.
  
• 1889: The Mayo Clinic is founded in Rochester by Dr. William Mayo.
  
• 1965: Hubert Humphrey becomes vice-president of the United States.
  
• 1992: The Mall of America is completed in Bloomington.
  
• 1998: Jesse Ventura, former professional wrestler and Navy Seal, is elected governor.

Vintage Minnesota Postcard – Lake Mary, Alexandria, Minnesota Vacation Area, Dexter Press, Incorporated, Printed In USA, Dated 1975 courtesy of Openverse

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