The North Star State
Capital: St. Paul
Land of 10,000 lakes (depends on how you define a 'lake' but there are 11,000-20,000+). 32nd state in the Union as of 1858.
Minnesota State Capital: A beautiful building with lots of interesting little spaces.
National Park Sites Visited
Voyageurs National Park: A nod to the French-Canadian fur trappers who once occupied this area. It’s now a great place for outdoor activity.