The name Minnesota is a Sioux word
meaning "land of sky-tinted water,"
but it is more familiarly known as
the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The abundance
of lakes, and the fact that the state
has Lake Superior along its northeastern
edge, makes Minnesota a boater's
paradise. At the same time, campers
and hikers have ample opportunities
in this north-central state's...
Whether residing in a big city or a small town,
95% of Minnesota's population lives within 10
minutes of a body of water – whether it's
Lake Superior, a major river like the Mississippi,
or one of over 15,000 lakes.
Population:
5,059,375
Location:
Bordering South Dakota, North Dakota,
Wisconsin, and Iowa, as well as provinces of
Manitoba and Ontario, and Lake Superior.
