The first Europeans to arrive in Minnesota included fur traders and missionaries. The first visitors were French, notably Robert Cavelier, Sieur De La Salle, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette. The region was claimed for the King of France by Daniel Greysolon, Sieur Duluth in 1679.
The young United States acquired eastern Minnesota from Britain after the Revolutionary War. In 1803 the western part of the state was included as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France. Most of the region was explored by Lt. Zebulon Pike prior to 1818, when the northern most part of the state was ceded to America by the British.
Minnesota is very rich in minerals and natural resources. In fact, one area of a few square miles in the area of Mesabi produces 75% of Americas Iron Ore!
The states farmers are national leaders in producing corn, wheat, alfalfa, rye and sugar beets. They also produce dairy products, livestock, eggs, milk, green peas, barley, soy beans, potatoes and oats.
Minnesota manufactures processed foods, computers, scientific equipment, plastics, metals and flour.
Minneapolis is the trade center of the Mid-West and houses the nation’s largest computer. It is also the countries largest grain distribution center. St. Paul is one of the countries largest publishing centers. Duluth is the home of America’s largest inland port.
Rochester is the home of the famed Mayo Clinic.
Hunting, fishing, water sports and winter sports make Minnesota a wonderful place to visit. The state boasts more than 10,000 Lakes!
The major cities in Minnesota are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, St. Cloud, Eagan and Coon Rapids.
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