Minnesota

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MINNESOTA THE NORTH STAR STATE Minnesota Minnesota is larger than life like the mythical lumberjack Paul Bunyan The state’s motto is L’Etoile du Nord which is French for The Star of the North That is why Minnesota’s nickname is The North Star State It harkens back to the days of French voyageurs paddling across Minnesota’s wilderness lakes Today fur trapping and logging have been replaced by agriculture and bustling cities The craggy North Shore of Lake Superior shares the spotlight with the Twin Cities and the Mall of America But it is still Minnesota’s natural beauty that draws the most visitors to the state each year Sometimes quirky always hardy Minnesotans love trendy cafes and rock bands as well as ice fishing and corn mazes Quick to lend a helping hand Minnesota is a top-ranked state for volunteering And no matter what the season from bone-chilling winters to pleasant summers Minnesota Nice is always on full display The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture is outside Minneapolis’s Walker Art Center The sculpture is nearly 52 feet 16 m long 4 MINNESOTA