Statehood May 11, 1858 (32nd state)

Capital
St. Paul

Population
5,025,000

Nickname North
Star State / Land Of 10,000 Lakes

Motto "The
Star of the North"
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Area 86,943 sq miles

Number of
Counties 87

Highest
Point Eagle Mt, 2,301 ft.

Lowest
Point Lake Superior, 602 ft.
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