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MNMinnesota Fun Facts
Minnesota fun facts
- Actually has over 11,842 lakes of at least 10 acres — the "10,000" branding undersells it.
- The Mall of America in Bloomington is the largest mall in the US (5.6 million square feet).
- Bob Dylan and Prince were both born in Minnesota.
- The headwaters of the Mississippi River are in Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota — you can walk across the source.
About these facts: Curated and verified against multiple sources. Updated periodically. If you spot an inaccuracy, email [email protected].
Quick stats
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Area rank: #12 of 50
- Admitted: 1858
- Capital: Saint Paul
- Largest city: Minneapolis
- Time zone: Central