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| Many of Minnesota lakes have the same name. What is the most common name for a Minnesota lake? | State of Minnesota
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Mud Lake. Of the more than 11,000 lakes in Minnesota, there are 201 Mud {Lakes;} 154 Long {Lakes;} 123 Rice {Lakes;} but only one Mugwump Lake.
One per 6 persons. One boat is owned per 6 Minnesotans, which is the largest per capita ownership of this equipment in the U.S. Boats are used for recreation, fishing and leisure trips. Fishing is a major activity in Minnesota and 2.3 million residents and out State tourists fish Minnesota waters each year.
| Which Native American Tribe moved into and temporarily took control of the lakes and woods of northern Minnesota in the 1800's? | State of Minnesota
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Ojibwa. As the colonists moved westward, many Native American Tribes moved into the Plains, including the Ojibwa, Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho. However, the Ojibwa Tribe dominated in northern Minnesota in the 1800's. Unlike the Cheyenne Tribe the Ojibwa Indians were friendly to the white settlers. They also assisted the French military forces in battles with the British.
Health Care and Medical Equipment. Tourism and Agriculture are the two largest industries in Minnesota. Health Care and Medical Equipment are in third place. The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics are two of the countries' largest facilities for health care, teaching and research. A large number of companies are involved in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and equipment. These have been designated as 'Medical Alley'. Medtronics is one of the largest companies involved in the development and manufacturing of medical devices such as cardiac pace-makers and other cardiac equipment. 3M has a large division devoted to providing medical equipment.
Hull-Rust. Iron ore mining in Minnesota began in the 1890's and the 'Iron Range' in northern Minnesota became a thriving industry. The Hull-Rust mine is located near Hibbing, Minnesota and became the largest open-pit mine in the World. By the 1950's high grade ore had been severely depleted. Mining of iron ore is now limited to taconite. However, 70 percent of iron ore and taconite resources in the U.S. come from Minnesota.
| What is the name of the only National Park located in the State of Minnesota? | State of Minnesota
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Voyageurs National Park. The Voyageurs National Park was officially established in 1975. The area consists of 882.4 sq.miles of lakes, small islands and forests. This area borders on Ontario, Canada and is known as the 'Boundary Waters Area'. It is the only water-based National Park in the U.S.
| What Minnesota river runs north and empties into Lake Winnipeg in Canada? | State of Minnesota
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Red River of the North. The Red River of the North begins in southern North Dakota and as it flows northward it becomes the western border of Minnesota. It then flows into Manitoba where it empties into Lake Winnipeg and eventually into Hudson Bay.
| Water skiing was invented in Minnesota in 1922. On what lake did a young man first try out his new invention? | State of Minnesota
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Lake Pepin. The first trial of water skiing was on Lake Pepin, which is actually a three mile wide section of the Mississippi River south of the Twin Cities.
| What European country is the largest contributor of foreign born immigrants to the State of Minnesota? | State of Minnesota
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Germany. The first foreign immigrants to move into Minnesota included Swedes, Norweigians, Danes, Germans and Irishmen. The German are now the largest group of foreign heritage living in Minnesota.
| There are two National Monuments in Minnesota. What is the name of the National Monument located in the northeastern corner of Minnesota? | State of Minnesota
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Grand Portage. Grand Portage was designated as an Historic Site in 1951 and changed to a National Monument in 1959. This Monument is 2.9 sq. miles in area and the portage is 9 miles long. The 18th century trading post of the British North West Company is located in this site.
Big Stone Lake. The Minnesota River runs from West to East and is entirely within the Minnesota borders. Its origin is Big Stone Lake, which is on the Minnesota-South Dakota border. The river empties into the Mississippi River near the Twin Cities.
Henry Schoolcraft. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was born in New York in 1793 He was an American Explorer and later became superintendent for Indian affairs in Michigan. In 1832 he headed an expedition that led to the discovery of the source of the Mississippi {River;} namely, Lake Itasca.
Bloomington. The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and it is the largest retail and entertainment complex in the U.S.
| What was the name of the poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that brought fame to Minnehaha Falls in South Minneapolis? | State of Minnesota
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Song of Hiawatha. He wrote Song of Hiawatha in 1855, A couple lines from this poem include: 'From the water he named her, Minnehaha, Laughing Water'.
| The Mayo Clinic is in which city in Minnesota? | Minnesota
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Rochester. This clinic is known world wide for its newest methods of treatments.
| Who created he world's largest twine ball, which is in Darwin? | Minnesota
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Francis A. Johnson. This twine ball weighs 17,400 pounds and is twelve feet in diameter.
| The first intercollegiate basketball game was played in Minnesota during what year? | Minnesota
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1895. The exact date was February 9,1895.
| The first official hit in the Metrodome was made by Pete Rose playing in a preseason game for what team? | Minnesota
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Cincinnati Reds. This was during a preseason game.
| Minnesota's waters flow outward in how many directions? | Minnesota
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three. These ways are: north to Hudson Bay, east to the Atlantic Ocean, and south to the Gulf of Mexico.
| Frank C. Mars of Minnesota introduced what candy bar in 1923? | Minnesota
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Milky Way. He introduced the Snickers bar in 1930 and the Three Musketeers bar in 1937. He didn't have anything to do with the Crunch bar.
| Minnesota students invented in-line roller skates in what year? | Minnesota
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1980. These students were Scott Olson and Brennan Olson. They were looking for a way to practice hockey in the off season.
| The Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Minnesota is known for what? | Minnesota
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largest dinner theater in the country. The Guthrie Theater is largest regional playhouse in the country, the Old Log Theater is theoldest continuously running theater in the country, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is the largest urban sculpture garden in the country. All of these are in Minnesota.
| True or False: The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the United States happened in Minnesota? | Minnesota
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True . Both of these things were done at the University of Minnesota.
From the grove of Walnut Trees near the bank of the creek.. The small town of Walnut Grove began in 1870, and was incorporated on March 18, 1879. The town received its name from the grove of beautiful Walnut trees near Plum Creek. The same year that Walnut Grove began, a plague of grasshoppers nearly destroyed the small town. Only hard work and faith in God saved Walnut Grove.
The Wilder Pageant. Every July 12-28 the Wilder Pageant is held. The pageant commemorates the childhood of its most famous citizen, Laura Ingalls Wilder. The pageant is presented along the banks of Plum Creek, which is near Walnut Grove.
Charles Ingalls. After Walnut Grove was incorporated in 1879, the town council elected officials to help run the village. The President was Elias Bedal, the Treasurer was W.H. Owens, also known as William Oleson, and the Justice of the Peace was Charles Ingalls.
City Park. City Park is located on Main Street, and it has a tennis court, playground, picnic area, and public bathrooms. City Park is in the middle of Walnut Grove's resident area.
Lafayette Bedal. Lafayette Bedal was Walnut Grove's first postmaster. He also taught the children of the town in his living room in 1873. Bedal was the postmaster until his death at the age of 73.
The Congregational Church. The Congregational Church was built in 1874, near the schoolhouse. It still stands today.
The Wilder Museum. The Wilder Museum was named after Laura Ingalls Wilder, and is located at 330 8th Street. The museum teaches the history of the Ingalls in Walnut Grove, and also houses memorabilia from various "Little House on the Prairie" stars.
Jeffers Petroglyphs. The Jeffers Petroglyphs has over 2,000 ancient American Indian carvings on them. The area that surrounds the Petroglyphs is a highland prairie.
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