More Shoreline Than the Coast: Thanks to its abundance of waterways (over 10,000 lakes), Minnesota actually boasts more shoreline than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined.
Home of the Lakers: The LA Lakers basketball team originated in Minneapolis, earning their “Laker” name from the state’s iconic landscape.
Birthplace of Iconic Inventions: Alongside Post-its and tape, Minnesotans invented water skiing, rollerblades, and the automatic pop-up toaster. Minnesota is home to the Mall of America, the starting point of the Mississippi River.