Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north and east and by the U.S. states of Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the south, and North Dakota and South Dakota to the west. It is the 12th-largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd-most populous, with about 5.7 million residents. Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" but actually has 14,380 bodies of fresh water covering at least ten acres each; roughly a third of the state is forested; much of the remainder is prairie and farmland. More than 60% of Minnesotans live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, known as the "Twin Cities", the state's main political, economic, and cultural hub and the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Other minor metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas include Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester, and St. Cloud.
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Some of the key events about Minnesota

  • 1858
    Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state of the United States
  • 1862
    The largest mass execution in U.S. history occurred with the hanging of 38 Dakota men in Mankato
  • 1867
    The University of Minnesota was founded as the state's land-grant university
  • 1883
    The Mayo Clinic was established in Rochester, becoming a world-renowned medical center
  • 1901
    The first iron ore was shipped from the Mesabi Range, beginning Minnesota's mining industry
  • 1914
    The first commercial flight in the United States took off from St. Petersburg, Florida, and landed in Tampa
  • 1918
    The Cloquet Fire devastated northeastern Minnesota, killing 453 people and destroying 38 communities
  • 1920
    A violent lynching of three African American men took place in Duluth
  • 1934
    The Minneapolis Teamsters Strike turned violent, resulting in two deaths and 67 injuries
  • 1940
    The Armistice Day Blizzard struck unexpectedly, killing 49 people in Minnesota
  • 1956
    The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) introduced Scotch tape, revolutionizing the adhesive industry
  • 1960
    The first successful open heart surgery using cross-circulation was performed at the University of Minnesota
  • 1965
    A series of powerful tornadoes hit the Twin Cities area, killing 13 people and injuring hundreds
  • 1967
    The Metropolitan Sports Center opened, becoming home to the Minnesota North Stars hockey team
  • 1985
    The collapse of 168 farms was triggered by a severe agricultural crisis
  • 1991
    The Halloween Blizzard paralyzed the state, causing $100 million in damage and claiming 22 lives
  • 1992
    The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, opened in Bloomington
  • 2007
    The I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour, killing 13 people
  • 2016
    The US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, opened in Minneapolis
  • 2020
    Widespread civil unrest and rioting erupted in Minneapolis following a high-profile death in police custody

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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Ex-homeland security expert jumps into democratic party leadership contest

Ex-homeland security expert jumps into democratic party leadership contest

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Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 10:00 PM  •  3016 views
Teen predator confesses role in tragic Discord live-stream death

Teen predator confesses role in tragic Discord live-stream death

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Society, Culture • December 10 2024 , 12:03 PM  •  1886 views
Fresh winter books dive into complex family homes and cultural identity

Fresh winter books dive into complex family homes and cultural identity

Two new novels explore family conflicts in different houses - from a Catskills bungalow to an Indian mansion. Eight more winter releases bring diverse stories from around the world

Society, Culture • December 6 2024 , 07:05 PM  •  1380 views
Major prison system shake-up: Multiple federal facilities to shut down across US

Major prison system shake-up: Multiple federal facilities to shut down across US

Federal Bureau makes decision to close seven correctional facilities including troubled California womens prison. Staff and inmates from shuttered locations will move to other facilities nationwide

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 05:19 PM  •  772 views
Minnesota House race dispute: Missing ballots could change political balance

Minnesota House race dispute: Missing ballots could change political balance

Legal challenge emerges in Minnesota after discovery of destroyed absentee ballots in tight House race. The outcome might affect power-sharing deal for upcoming legislative session

Politics • December 2 2024 , 09:03 PM  •  1108 views
Minnesota election judge faces charges over unregistered voter incident

Minnesota election judge faces charges over unregistered voter incident

A former election judge from Badoura Township got into legal trouble for letting people vote without proper registration. Local officials found issues with missing paperwork during post-election review

Society, Politics • November 16 2024 , 10:38 PM  •  2699 views
Minnesota governor shares unexpected response to major political shift

Minnesota governor shares unexpected response to major political shift

At a suburban school meeting‚ state leader discussed plans for keeping local values while reaching across political divide. His speech showed new approach to post-election reality

Society, Politics • November 9 2024 , 12:20 AM  •  2843 views
Minnesota's hottest Congress race puts ex-prosecutor against incumbent lawmaker

Minnesota's hottest Congress race puts ex-prosecutor against incumbent lawmaker

Minnesotaʼs tightest congressional contest features **Angie Craig** seeking her fourth term against ex-prosecutor **Joe Teirab**. Another seat opens up as **Dean Phillips** steps down from Congress

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 01:26 PM  •  1430 views
Minnesota governor's secret campaign weapon: His Gen Z daughter joins national tour

Minnesota governor's secret campaign weapon: His Gen Z daughter joins national tour

A 23-year-old college grad becomes her dads unexpected campaign star during his VP nomination tour. Hope Walz connects with young voters through viral social-media moments and down-to-earth presence

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:08 AM  •  1275 views
How voting times differ: From 6-hour windows to month-and-half periods worldwide

How voting times differ: From 6-hour windows to month-and-half periods worldwide

Different countries handle voting periods in unique ways - from super-quick single-day events to month-long voting schedules. US states show varied approaches while Asian nations set their own distinct patterns

Society, Politics • October 31 2024 , 06:43 PM  •  956 views