Here is the next instalment of my monthly feature going
through the States of the United States in alphabetical order to check out how
they got named, what their flag is like and other things of interest.
Location –
Minnesota is the most Northern State (if you don't count Alaska)
Origin
of name – Derived from the Dakota language – meaning clear
water
Nicknames –
Land of 10,000 Lakes, North Star State
Flag
Capital –
Saint Paul – on the banks of the Mississippi River where it joins the Minnesota
River. The city was originally called
'Pig's Eye' – good call to change that one!
Flower –
Pink-and-white lady's slipper
Bird – Common Loon
State
Tree
– Norway pine! Otherwise known as the
red pine
Signature
foods – Blueberry muffins, Jucy Lucy Burgers, Butter coffee
Famous
places to visit – Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota State Fair, Minnehaha Falls
Famous
businesses/brands – Target, 3M, Best Buy, Cheerios, Post-It
notes, Mall of America (Bloomington), Mayo Clinic
Famous
people from Minnesota – Bob Dylan, The Andrews Sisters,
Prince, Judy Garland, F Scott Fitzgerald, Jean Paul Getty, Frank Mars (Mars Bars!),
Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnatti), James Arness (Gunsmoke),
I love this state! It beautiful and the people are very friendly. I had not heard of. Jucy Lucy Burgers burger though, I need to try one!
ReplyDeleteI lived in Minnesota for many many years, and worked in St. Paul for many of those! To this day, I still have never had a Juicy Lucy! Always hope to try one when I am back visiting.
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