The round tower of Fort Snelling at the junction of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Originally built in 1825 the fort was rebuilt in the 1960's and became the state's first National Historic Landmark.
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Website :
www.state.mn.us
Capital :
St. Paul
Highest point :
Eagle Mountain, 2,301 feet
Area :
86,943 square miles, 12th largest
Population :
4,919,479 (2000 US Census)
Motto :
L' Etoil du Nord (Star of the North)
Admitted to Union :
May 11, 1858
State Song :
"
Hail Minnesota
"
State Bird :
Common Loon
State Flower :
Lady's-slipper
State Tree :
Norway Pine
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