Minnesota was included on May11, 1858 as the thirty second state in the Union. The state is also known as “Land of 10,000 Lakes” because of its waters, parks and forests and offers a variety of recreational activities for the tourists.
Minnesota shares Lake Superior border with Wisconsin and Michigan on the northeast, the eastern border is with Wisconsin. North and South Dakota is to the west, Iowa to the east and Canadian provinces Manitoba and Ontario towards the north. Almost sixty percent of Minnesota’s population lives in the twin cities of Minneapolis – St. Paul. The remaining part of the state is covered by forests, mines and the Prairies.
Minneapolis is the largest city and ST. Paul is the capital of Minnesota. Together these two are known as the twin cities. The Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport serves the twin cities and was a major hub for northwest before its merger with Delta. Minneapolis is famous for its parks and outdoors. It boasts of 22 lakes and 160 parks. It also has the first freeway for bicycles in the country known as the Cedar Lake trail extending to approximately 10 miles. The city has a vibrant sports culture. The major teams competing in professional leagues in various sports include the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Thunder, Minnesota Lightning, Minnesota Swarm and Minnesota Vixen. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene and its many museums and galleries are a must see on any tourist itinerary.
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