Minnesota was originally inhabited by Native American tribes including Anishinaabe, Sioux, and others.
The first Europeans to visit the area were French fur traders who arrived in the 1600s.
On March 3, 1849, the Minnesota Territory was founded.
On May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd U.S. state.
In 1862, there was a Sioux uprising whivh lead to the execution of 38 Indians.
The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 provided a mechanism of self-government for the Indian tribes.
Was the first state to volunteer troops to the Union.
St. Paul is the capital and Minneapolis the largest city.
Minnesota in Sioux actually means, "cloudy water".
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