Minnesota

Where did Minnesota get its name from?

Minnesota comes from the Dakota(Siox)word for the Minnesota's Rivers "sky-tinted waters".

What year did Minnesota join the union?

Minnesota joined the union in 1858.

What are three nicknames for Minnesota?

"The Land of 10,000 Lakes"
"The North Star State"
"The Bread and Butter State"

How many states in the union are bigger than the state of Minnesota?

Thirteen

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