Minnesota was the 32nd State to enter the Union on May 11, 1858. There are eleven federally recognized Native Tribal Nations in the State. It has six National Park units that are comprised of one National Park, two National Monuments, one National Scenic Trail, one National Scenic Riverway and one National River and Recreation Area. There are also two National Forests.
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State Symbols:
- State Bird: Common Loon
- State Butterfly: Monarch Butterfly
- State Fish: Walleye
- State Flower: Pink & White Lady Slipper
- State Fruit: Honeycrisp™ Apple
- State Gemstone: Lake Superior Agate
- State Grain: Wild Rice
- State Motto: L’Etoile du Nord
- State Muffin: Blueberry Muffin
- State Mushroom: Morel Mushroom
- State Nickname:The North Star State
- State Reptile: (proposed)Blanding’s Turtle
- State Soil: Lester Soil
- State Tree: Red Pine