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Minnesota |
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State motto |
North Star | ||||
State nickname |
"North Star State" "Gopher State" |
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Capital |
Saint Paul (Minnesota) | ||||
The largest city |
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Big cities |
Bloomington, Duluth, Rochester, Brooklyn Park |
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Population |
5,489,594 people (2015) 21st US |
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| density |
25.9 people/km² 32nd in US |
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12th place | ||||
| Total |
225,181 km² |
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(8,4 %) | ||||
| latitude |
43°34" N to 49°23.8" N w. , | ||||
| longitude | 89°34"W to 97°12"W d., | ||||
Adoption of statehood |
11 May 1858 32 in a row |
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Governor |
Mark Dayton | ||||
Lieutenant Governor |
Tina Smith | ||||
Legislature |
Minnesota Legislature | ||||
| upper house | Senate |
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| Lower Chamber | House of Representatives | ||||
Senators |
Amy Klobuchar Al Franken |
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UTC-6/-5 | ||||
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Official site: |
mn.gov | ||||
Minnesota at Wikimedia Commons |
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Minnesota(English: Minnesota [ˌmɪnəˈso̞ɾɐ]) is a state in the Midwest, one of the so-called states of the Northwest Center. The state has a population of 5,420,380 (2013, 21st in the US), mainly of German (37.3%), Norwegian (17.0%), Irish (12.2%) and Swedish (10.0%) ) origin. The state capital is Saint Paul. The largest city in the state is . Other major cities: Bloomington, Duluth, Rochester, Brooklyn Park. Since 2011, the state's governor has been Mark Dayton.
Etymology
The state's name comes from the Minnesota River. The name of the river in the Dakota language is derived from either Mní sóta" (clear blue water) or Mnißota (muddy water).
Story
Border sign at the entrance to the state
Before the arrival of Europeans, Minnesota was inhabited by the Ojibwe, Sioux, and Winnebago Indian tribes.
Ojibwe women in a canoe on Leech Lake
According to the Kensington Runestone, the first Europeans to set foot in Minnesota were the Scandinavians who arrived in the 14th century. However, the authenticity of the stone is disputed. In modern times, the first Europeans to explore the territory of Minnesota were the French, in particular the expeditions of Samuel de Champlain, Daniel du Lute (the city of Duluth is named after him) and Robert de La Salle. In 1679, Duluth declared the province part of France. In 1763, after the Seven Years' War, the territory was ceded under the Treaty of Paris.
The area of present-day Minnesota east of the Mississippi became part of the United States after the Revolutionary War, while another area to the west became part of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
Minnesota State Sex and Age Population Pyramid
National composition
- Germans - 37.9%
- Norwegians - 16.8%
- Irish - 11.8%
- Swedes - 9.5%
- English - 6.3%
- Poles - 5.1%
- French - 4.2%
According to census data, approximately 100 thousand people live in the state. Italians, Czechs, Danes, Finns and Dutch.
Lutheran Church in Minnesota
Racial composition
- Caucasian - 88%
- Negroid race - 4.4%
- Hispanics - 4%
- Mongoloid race - 3.5%
- American Indians - 1%
Religious composition
- Protestantism - 32%
- Catholicism - 28%
- Evangelism - 21%
- Judaism - 1%
- Other religions - 5%
- Atheism - 13%
Economy
State coin of the fifty states' twenty-five cents
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the state's GDP was $328 billion in 2015. The minimum wage in Minnesota is $9 per hour and is highest in Midwestern states. The lowest poverty rate in the United States is in Minnesota. The unemployment rate in January 2017 was 3.7%.
Minnesota is an industrial state. The Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) are home to the headquarters of many major corporations, including 3M. The Mesabi iron ore district accounts for more than half of U.S. iron ore production. The discovery of the St. Lawrence Deep Waterway made Duluth an international seaport. Sand, gravel and stone are being mined. In the 20th century, industries such as mechanical engineering, printing, food processing and woodworking developed, and in recent decades - the production of computer equipment.
Agriculture is also well developed in Minnesota, although farmers make up only about 2% of the population. The main agricultural crops are soybeans, corn, sown grass, and wheat. There is also dairy farming.
Minnesota has progressive income taxes: 5.35%, 7.05%, 7.85% and 9.85%. In 2008, state residents paid 10.2 percent in taxes (the U.S. average is 9.7 percent). Minnesota's state sales tax is 6.875 percent, but sales of clothing, prescription drugs, some services and food for home consumption are not taxed. Excise taxes are levied on alcohol, tobacco and fuel.
Armed forces
Minnesota National Guard emblem
The only paramilitary force authorized to operate in the state is the Minnesota National Guard, which consists of more than 13,000 soldiers and pilots. The state National Guard may be used by the governor to assist the state during emergencies.
Administrative and political structure
Administrative division
The state of Minnesota includes 87 counties. As of 2014, the state's population is 5,457,173, giving the county an average population of 62,726. The state of Minnesota has an area of 206,144 km², so the average county area is 2,369 km², and the average population density is 26.47 people/km². The most populous county is Hennepin County, and is home to the state's largest city, Minneapolis. Ramsey County has the highest population density. The least populated county is Traverse, and Lake of the Woods County has the lowest population density of any county in the state. The largest county by area is St. Louis, the smallest is Ramsey.
Power
The main state law is the Minnesota State Constitution. The Constitution was approved by the people of the state in a special election held on October 13, 1857, and was ratified by the United States Senate on May 11, 1858. 120 amendments to the constitution were adopted at different times.
Legislative branch
The state legislative assembly consists of two chambers - the Senate, which includes 67 members, and the House of Representatives, which has 134 parliamentarians. Both chambers meet at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Executive branch
The executive branch is represented by the governor, whose term of office is 4 years.
Judicial branch
State Supreme Court courtroom
The judicial branch includes:
- The Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Consists of 7 judges.
- The Minnesota Court of Appeals is the second largest court. Consists of 16 judges.
- District courts.
Also valid:
- Minnesota Tax Court.
- Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal.
Culture
Social sphere
In 2017, Minnesota became the leader among US states according to the results of the American College Test (analogous to the Russian Unified State Exam)
Transport
State Highway Map
Automobile transport
Several interstate highways pass through Minnesota: I-35, I-90 and I-94.
Articulated bus in Minneapolis
Bus systems exist in Rochester, Winona, Duluth, St. Cloud, East Grand Forks, Mankaito Morehead and.
Since 2009, there has been a network of commuter trains. The Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle) train route, operated by Amtrak, passes through the state.
Railway transport
Minneapolis has two light metro lines. The first line connects the center of Minneapolis with the airport (length 20 km), the second - the centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul (length 18 km).
Water transport
Early in the state's history, most people and goods moved long distances by rivers and lakes.
Air Transport
Minnesota's main airport is Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is also a hub for Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and other American airlines. There are also a large number of other airports in the state.
Mass media
Sport
The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team is based in the state.
The Minnesota Wild hockey club has been playing in the NHL since 2000. From 1967 to 1993, the Minnesota North Stars hockey club played in the NHL.
Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings listen)) is a professional American football club that plays in the National Football League.
Minnesota Twins(English) Minnesota Twins listen)) is a professional baseball club that plays in the Central Division of the American League of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cities
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"Land of Ten Thousand Lakes"- this is how American residents often call the state of Minnesota because there are about twelve thousand lakes on its territory. And the most extensive and deepest is Lake Superior, which is part of the Great Lakes of North America.
There are also almost 6,500 rivers in this state, and it is here that the largest river in America originates. Mississippi. Most of the reservoirs in this state are under state protection, thanks to which the amazingly beautiful area has been preserved untouched.
Geographical features
The state of Minnesota is located in the Midwest, it is the northernmost state in the continental territory of the state, to the north -.
Minnesota's neighbors are: 
- on the north side - Canada;
- in the northeast there is a water border with Michigan;
- from the east - ;
- on the south side – borders with;
- on the western side - with South and North Dakota.
The total area of the state is 225,181 km 2, where 5.5 million people live.
Saint Paul is the administrative capital located on the left bank of the Mississippi, and Minneapolis, standing on the right bank, is the largest city with a population of 3.5 million people.
Saint Paul
Climatic conditions
The state of Minnesota is characterized by continental climate conditions: winters are frosty and snowy, and summers are hot. Milder weather conditions are observed in the area adjacent to Lake Superior.
The coldest time of year in Minneapolis is January, when temperatures range from -14°C to -5°C. The warmest time is July, when it is usually observed from +16°C to +27°C.
In northern Minnesota, International Falls is known as the coldest city in continental America. The January temperature in this city ranges from -9°C to -23°C, and in summer it varies from +13°C to +25°C.
The state's southern lands belong to "tornado alley." In southern Minnesota, hurricanes occur very often, especially in the summer (more than 20 times a year).
Historical events
The original inhabitants of these lands are various tribes of Indians. According to the Kensington Runestone, the first representatives of Europe to enter this territory were Scandinavian sailors who sailed here in the 14th century. But these data are disputed.
It is believed that among the first immigrants from Europe in Minnesota were citizens of France - in the first half of the 17th century. In 1679, Minnesota was declared a territory of the French Kingdom, but already in 1763 it became the possession of the English Empire. This happened in accordance with the Treaty of Paris, signed at the end of the Seven Years' War.
The lands of Minnesota, located east of the Mississippi, began to belong to America after the Revolutionary War. And thanks to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, America also received another part - the western one.
Minnesota, which previously included much of what is now North and South Dakota, seceded from Iowa in March 1849.
How the state of Minnesota came into existence in 1858. In the same year, its Constitution was approved.
Population
More than 60% (almost 3,300,000 people) of all citizens of this northern state live in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The majority of the total population (88%) are Europeans. Also living on state lands are:
- representatives of African Americans – 4.4%;
- Hispanic representatives - 4%;
- representatives of the Mongoloid race – 3.5%;
- American Indians – 1%.
The largest ethnic groups in terms of size include:
- Germans – 37.3%;
- Norwegians – 17%;
- Irish - 12.2%;
- Swedes – 10%.
In addition, there are also immigrants from Holland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Denmark.
Among the local residents there are people professing different religions and there are people who are atheists. Residents of this northern state include:
- Protestants – 32%;
- Catholics - 28%;
- evangelical Christians – 21%;
- Jews – 1%;
- adherents of other religions – 5%;
- atheists – 13%.
Features of the economy
The headquarters of several large-scale concerns have long been located in Minnesota, including UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurance organization in America.
The port of Duluth operates on Lake Superior, the most powerful inland port in the United States, through which billions of tons of a wide variety of products pass.
The Mesabi region is famous for producing half of all iron ore in America.
Agriculture is involved in 2% of the total population of Minnesota. Agriculture here includes raising turkeys, cattle, and dairy production. Corn, soybeans, and wheat are the most important agricultural crops for the state.
Minnesota is also known for its forestry industry, which includes timber harvesting, lumber and paper production, and pulp processing.
Minnesota is one of the leaders in the development and use of alternative, environmentally friendly and safe energy sources.
Separately, it should be said about tourism - over the past decades it has become one of the most important sectors of the economy.
What is worthy of tourists' attention
The opportunity for excellent hunting and fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and the best skiing and biking trails in the country attract millions of tourists every year, not only from America, but also from other countries. The state of Minnesota will also bring a lot of impressions to fans of active, educational recreation.
Particularly noteworthy are cultural attractions such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Walker Art Center, one of the five most interesting American museums and home to many of Pablo Picasso’s works. In Saint Paul there is a uniquely beautiful white Capitol building.
Capitol, Saint Paul
Every year from May to October, tourists have the opportunity to visit the military-historical Fort Snelling, located between the administrative center of Minnesota and the metropolis of Minneapolis.
These cities have the longest closed bridges for pedestrians - skyways. Skyways are mostly made of glass and are located above the ground at one floor level.
The research University of Minnesota will also be interesting - it is the oldest and largest component of the Minnesota university system. This science center has the fourth largest campus in America, with 51,721 students studying as of 2010-2011.
In Bloomington, many tourists are attracted by the large-scale shopping and entertainment center Mall of America. In this center, in addition to 520 shops, guests are greeted by an amusement park and a huge cinema, as well as 20 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines. Every year 40 million people visit this center.
The state of Minnesota also attracts the St. Paul Winter Carnival, which has been organized in St. Paul every year since the end of the 19th century. Of particular interest are the ice statues - an incredibly fantastic sight!
No less popular is the annual theater fringe festival, during which drama, dance, and puppet performances, as well as musicals and shows for children are shown.
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"North Star State" - Minnesota (Minnesota)
Minnesota is the land of ten thousand lakes. And this is not fiction at all; according to official statistics, there are almost 12 thousand of them! Obviously, because of this bounty of nature, Minnesotans are the proud holders of the title of citizens of the most livable state in America. Over the past 10 years, experts have recognized Minnesota as the healthiest of the 50 states 6 times.
The name of the state "Minnesota" comes from an Indian word and translates as "sky-colored water."
According to one version, the first Europeans to visit the state were Scandinavian Vikings in the 14th century. The territory was later discovered by the French, under the leadership of Samuel de Champlain, Daniel Duluth and Robert de Lasalle.
In 1679, France declared the new colony part of France. In 1763, as a result of the Seven Years' War, the territory of the state came under British control. The United States gained the territory through the Revolutionary War and the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1805, Zebulon Pike, an American officer and explorer, entered into a treaty to purchase land from the Indians at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. This treaty, known as the Louisiana Purchase, was approved in 1808 by the US Congress.
Memorial sign at the headwaters of the Mississippi River on Lake Itasca, Minnesota
The state capital is Saint Paul.
Major cities are Minneapolis, Bloomington, Duluth and Rochester.
After the end of the War of 1812-15, the US Government began the creation of several forts protecting the northwestern borders of the state. Among them was Fort Snelling, built in 1819-25 on lands purchased by Zebulon Pike. Fort Snelling played a very important role in the development of Minnesota; it was around it that the settlements that became the modern “Twin Cities” grew up, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The state's climate is temperate continental. There are cold snowy winters and hot summers. The record winter temperature of -51 °C was recorded in 1996, the record summer temperature of +46 °C in 1936. Minnesota's International Falls is believed to be home to the coldest place in the continental United States - the so-called refrigerator of the nation. Rain, snow, blizzards, thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes are also common here.
Southern Minnesota is located in what is known as Tornado Alley, where hurricanes occur more than 20 times a year, usually in the summer.
Tourism is an important sector of the state's economy. It cannot be otherwise, because Minnesota is famous not only for its amazingly beautiful lakes, but also for its large number of nature reserves. Excellent fishing, hunting, kayaking and canoeing, the best biking trails in the country, and excellent ski slopes annually attract millions of people from all over the world to the state. Lovers of educational recreation are also not left without impressions.
The state capital, Saint Paul, is located on the left bank of the Mississippi. It is a major cargo port, but looks more like a European city with well-preserved buildings of late Victorian architecture.
Downtown Saint Paul is a paradise for pedestrians; you can move around the city center freely thanks to a network of skyways - these are passages, usually made of glass and located at a height of 1 floor above the ground. In Minneapolis the total length of such closed crossings is 8 miles, in St. Paul 5 miles. Combined, the Twin Cities have the longest network of such pedestrian bridges in the entire world.
It is quite possible to live, eat, work and go shopping without going outside at all, since most of downtown Minneapolis is connected by the skyways system.
Active use of skyways leads to a noticeable reduction in traffic on the streets, so that sometimes the street seems too quiet. You can walk 5 miles, that's 8 km, and never go outside!
St. Paul is famous for the fact that American writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald was born and wrote his first major novel, This Side of Paradise. Also here, since the 19th century, the annual winter carnival of St. Paul has been held.
St. Paul is home to the largest shopping center in the United States - Mall of America, with a large number of shops and entertainment centers for children.
The architects' penchant for gigantomania resulted in a huge building, with many shops and boutiques, and with its own attractions, which they are very proud of here.
Despite the fact that the capital of Minnesota is St. Paul, the largest and culturally famous city in the state is still Minneapolis. Here are the Institute of Arts, where you can always see an interesting exhibition, the Walker Art Center, where works by Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore are kept, the Frederick Weissman Art Museum...
“Spoon Bridge and Cherry,” a sculpture by Claes Oldenburg, is a popular landmark in Minneapolis.
The giant spoon and fork was installed in 1985 at the Walker Art Center, and today the whimsical piece of art stands proudly as the largest modern park sculpture in the world.
Guthrie Theater
Minneapolis got its name from two words: the Indian "mni" ("water") and the Greek "polis" (city). Much of Minnesota has been covered in water and ice for millions of years. The movement of glaciers formed a huge number of lakes. Just in Minneapolis itself there are 12 lakes and 3 large ponds. That is why one of the popular nicknames of Minneapolis is the “City of Lakes”.
However, Minneapolis and St. Paul are called “twin cities”; they are even located opposite each other, on opposite banks of the Mississippi. But Minneapolis is more modern: there are wide, busy streets and soaring skyscrapers. And the network of skyways is more than 12 km!
In terms of theater seating, St. Paul and Minneapolis are second only to New York!
One of the largest universities in the United States by student population, the University of Minnesota, is based in the Twin Cities. The university occupies large areas in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. In total, more than 50 thousand students study at the university.
The annual theater fringe festival, which features drama, dance, puppet shows, as well as children's shows and musicals, is very popular in the state.
The area of Minnesota lakes exceeds 40 thousand square meters! The largest and deepest of them is Superior, one of the Great Lakes of North America and the largest freshwater lake in the world. In addition to the lakes, which are interesting to all tourists - fishing enthusiasts, divers, and families with children, there are about 6.5 thousand rivers and streams in Minnesota, and this is where the sources of the largest river in the United States - the Mississippi - are located.
Minnehaha Falls
In northern Minnesota, near the border with the Canadian province of Ontario, is Voyageurs National Park. The park was founded in 1971 and occupies a huge area, and a third of the territory is water. In addition to four large lakes, there are another 26 small lakes strewn with rocky islands.
The landscapes here are mesmerizing!
In ancient times, the routes of fur traders and travelers ran through ancient rocks and a network of water channels.
In the park you can relax your soul and body. There is everything for this here! You can pitch a tent or stay in a cabin on the shores of Lake Rainey, rent a small barge with a cabin, or explore the local beauty by motorboat, canoe or seaplane.
During your boat ride you will see eagles, loons, seagulls, deer and moose.
The city, which I would like to talk about in more detail, does not particularly stand out by its name. Rochester. In the USA, a town with this name can be found in almost every state. But a similar level and content that fills this city will most likely not be found in other cities.
With a population of only 82,000 people, this town receives 2 million visitors annually! Maybe that's why there isn't the village atmosphere that you get in towns of this size. Every day there are new faces from all over the globe.
Founders of the Will and Charlie Mayo Clinic
They all come here to get to the world-class medical center Mayo Clinic. The Mayo family, who moved here more than 100 years ago, began practicing medicine and laid the foundation for this now enormous complex.
Many rich and famous people, politicians, businessmen, princes and princesses come here. They say that even the presidents of former Soviet republics have visited this prestigious establishment.
And this wonderful town stood out among its “brothers” not only for its world-class clinic, but also for its great care for its citizens.
The people here are very friendly, you can feel the atmosphere of friendliness and intelligence. And all this somehow encourages long walks around the city on foot or by bike.
Today, Minnesota is one of the most developed states in the Midwestern United States, and the “twin cities” of St. Paul and Minneapolis are one of the largest economic, transport and cultural centers in the region.
Imagine - you are driving home at night, music is playing in the car and you are looking forward to a late dinner and a glass. Suddenly the headlights snatch someone's standing trousers from the darkness! Empty! There is no one in them! Whose pants do you think these are? Who froze to the point of ice and fell into small crumbs?
That's right, it was ghosts who wandered around Minnesota until the cold hit them...
I'm mainly doing this for my neighbor Diana, Tom said, the winter is getting a little long and she doesn't like the winter.
The state of Minnesota is located in western North America. The region is headed by the city of Saint Paul - it is a large industrial and economic center. The nearest town is Minneapolis. Its mirrored skyscrapers contrast with the colonial buildings of the capital.
The area of the district exceeds 220,000 square kilometers. Minnesota shares borders with Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Its northern borders lie along the national border of Canada. The province's transport accessibility is provided by the Minneapolis International Air Gateway and the local St. Paul Airport.
Geographical position
The state of Minnesota is the twelfth largest district in the United States. Ten percent of its territory is occupied by waters. No wonder it bears the nickname Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are really a lot of reservoirs with the purest fresh water here. All of them are surrounded by centuries-old forest thickets that grow on the Laurentian Upland.
From a geological point of view, this area is considered one of the oldest. Its age is almost three billion years. The soil layer in these areas is thin. Under its layer are hidden rocks that every now and then come to the surface. The district's lands are covered with pine, birch, rowan and maple tracts. They are inhabited by bears and deer, moose and wolves.
Weather
The climate of Minnesota is continental. Winters in the northwestern United States are frosty and windy, and summers are hot and dry. The meteorological characteristics of the region are directly influenced by the largest local body of water - Lake Superior.
The coldest month is January. The thermometer in early February only sometimes exceeds -6 °C and stays at -15 °C. The hottest period occurs in mid-July. At this time, the air warms up to 30 °C.
The southern lands of Minnesota are famous for the abundance of tornadoes that visit the state at least twenty times a year. Hurricane winds usually occur in the summer season. The coldest point in the region is a city called International Falls. In this locality, the thermometer regularly exceeds -40 °C.
Population and economy
According to the census, the county's population is more than 200 million. For comparison, in the middle of the 19th century the number of inhabitants was exactly one hundred times less. The national composition is represented mostly by Germans, of whom there are 40% in this district. Minnesota has also become home to Norwegians, Irish, Swedes, Finns, English, Poles and French. Italians, Czechs and Dutch are in the minority.
The lion's share of residents preach Protestantism. One in three people in the state is Catholic. Almost 90% of the population is Caucasian. Native Indians account for only one percent.
Industrial enterprises provide the basis for the economic well-being of the region. Active mining is underway. There are woodworking, printing and food industries.
The first people to occupy the vast expanses of Minnesota in the United States were the Winnebago and Sioux Indians. There are also Ojibwe and Cheyenne people recorded in the state. The colonists who arrived in these lands were by no means of British blood. Scandinavian sailors had to explore the northern latitudes. Although the official version says that the French were the discoverers of the region.
Minnesota's official nickname is the North Star State. And the district was named after the river, which runs through its entire territory with a blue artery. The local metropolises of St. Paul and Minneapolis are famous for the record number of suspension bridges that span from one high-rise building to another. The distance between the cities is 14 kilometers. Therefore, people called these settlements twins.
Attractions
One of the most important sources of income for the state of Minnesota is tourism. Every year hundreds of thousands of travelers flock here to see with their own eyes the picturesque landscapes and amazingly beautiful nature of this Nordic region. The entertainment options in Minnesota are endless. This includes exciting fishing, hunting in protected forests, and kayak trips. There are enough impressions for everyone!
Fans of excursion holidays are recommended to visit the largest bodies of water in the region. There are hiking and cycling routes along the shores of Lake Superior. In winter, the surrounding area offers skiing and dog sledding. In summer they go rock climbing and horse riding.
National Park
The protected lands of the Voyageurs National Park reserve lie in the north and border the possessions of Canadian Ontario. The official founding date of the park is 1971. The area of the reserve is huge. A third of it is occupied by the lakes of Minnesota, the water surface of which hides about 26 islands. It was here, among the bare ledges of rocks buried in the icy rock, that ancient trade routes ran.
Despite the distance from large populated areas, the reserve has everything you need for an active and safe pastime. Those who wish can pitch a tent or use cozy hunting lodges. There is a rental of motor boats and catamarans. There is the opportunity to take a ride on a seaplane or even get your own cabin on a barge, imposingly floating along the Rainy Current.
Capital life
Saint Paul occupies the left bank of the deep Mississippi River, which originates near the municipality. From afar, travelers are greeted by the lingering horns of cargo ships leaving one of the busiest ports in the northern United States.
The historical quarters of the capital are a striking example of Victorian urban planning. Despite their venerable age, ancient mansions, estates and shopping galleries are perfectly preserved. Life in Downtown moves slowly. All of its public and business buildings are involved in a single network of skyways, covered glass passages.
The most famous resident is the talented North American writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald.
Welcome to Minneapolis!
Fifteen minutes by car from St. Paul and you're in Minneapolis. The metropolis is strikingly different from its twin brother. It proudly flaunts the mirrored towers of skyscrapers. Representative offices of the most famous national corporations are located in the city's offices.
You can begin your acquaintance with Minneapolis in numerous parks and squares, which are lavishly decorated with sculptural groups of modern creators. Walking around the city is no less pleasant. Its sidewalks are clean and tidy. There are cafes and restaurants everywhere, enticing with the aromas of coffee and fresh baked goods. You can take a bird's eye view of the city panorama by taking the elevator to the top floor of the ADS Center building.
Indian reservations
Visiting local Indian settlements is a full-fledged tourist attraction, which is always very popular among foreigners. Contrary to popular belief, indigenous tribes are not poor. They have everything they need for a comfortable life at their disposal.
The Mdevacantons are considered the wealthiest Americans. There is a casino on the territory of their settlement, and the monthly income of the average resident is tens of thousands of dollars! The Indians spend part of their fabulous income on gambling. They spend a lot of money on charity and helping those in need.
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Minnesota (eng. Minnesota) is a state in the Midwestern United States, one of the so-called states of the Northwest Center. Population: 5,314,879 (2010; 21st in the US). Ethnic composition: Germans - 37.3%, Norwegians - 17.0%, Irish - 12.2%, Swedes - 10.0%. The capital is Saint Paul. The largest city is Minneapolis. Other major cities: Bloomington, Duluth, Rochester, Brooklyn Park.
Year of formation: 1858 (32nd in order)
State Slogan: North Star
Formal name: State of Minnesota
State's largest city: Minneapolis
State capital: Saint Paul
Population: more than 5.2 million people (21st place in the country).
Area: 225.3 thousand sq. km. (12th place in the country.)
More large cities in the state: Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Duluth, Eagan, Plymouth, Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul.
Minnesota State History
Before the arrival of Europeans, Minnesota was inhabited by the Ojibwe, Sioux, Cheyenne and Winnebago Indian tribes.
Perhaps the first Europeans to set foot on these lands were the Scandinavians back in the 14th century, but their presence left few traces (the Kensington Rune Stone), if, of course, it really happened. In modern times, the first Europeans to explore the territory of Minnesota were the French, in particular the expeditions of Samuel de Champlain, Daniel Duluth (the city of Duluth is named after him) and Robert de LaSalle. In 1679, Duluth declared the province part of the French Empire. In 1763, after the Seven Years' War, the territory was transferred to Great Britain in accordance with the Treaty of Paris.
The area of present-day Minnesota east of the Mississippi became part of the United States after the Revolutionary War, while another area to the west became part of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
On March 3, 1849, the Minnesota Territory was separated from Iowa, which initially included a significant part of modern North and South Dakota. On May 11, 1858, Minnesota was admitted to the Union, becoming the nation's 32nd state. The state constitution was adopted in 1858.
There was no fighting in Minnesota during the Civil War. Representatives of the state fought in the army of the northerners.
In 1862, the Santee Sioux Indians revolted here.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the state experienced rapid economic development. In 1915, steel mills of the United States Steel Corporation opened in Duluth. Shipping also developed thanks to navigation along the St. Lawrence River.
Geography and climate of Minnesota
Minnesota's area is 225,365 km² (12th among states), of which 8.4% is water. In the north and northeast, Minnesota borders on the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, from which the state is separated in places by lakes Forest, Lake Superior, and others, as well as the Rainy and Pigeon rivers. Minnesota borders Wisconsin in the east, Iowa in the south, and South Dakota and North Dakota in the west.
The northern part of Minnesota is located on the crystalline Laurentian shield, with its outcrops associated with rocky ridges and deep lakes (about 15 thousand lakes in total). In the northwest and west there are prairies. Central and southern Minnesota lies on a flat plain. About a third of the territory is covered with forests. There are more than 10,000 lakes in Minnesota, which is reflected in one of the state's official nicknames.
The climate of Minnesota is humid temperate continental. The range between historical temperature maximum and minimum is 97 °C, from −51 °C (observed on February 2, 1996) to 46 °C (observed on July 29, 1917 and July 6, 1936) Located in Minnesota, it is believed , the coldest place in the continental United States is the “refrigerator of the nation,” the city of International Falls.
Economy of Minnesota
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the state's GDP in 2003 was $211 billion. Minnesota is an industrial state. The Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) are home to the headquarters of many major corporations, including 3M. The Mesabi iron ore district accounts for more than half of U.S. iron ore production.
The discovery of the St. Lawrence Deep Waterway made Duluth an international seaport. Sand, gravel and stone are being mined.
In the 20th century, industries such as mechanical engineering, printing, food processing and woodworking developed, and in recent decades - the production of computer equipment.
Agriculture is also well developed in Minnesota, although farmers make up only about 2% of the population. The main agricultural crops are soybeans, corn, sown grass, and wheat. There is also dairy farming.