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Minnesota's official symbols
Nickname
The North Star State / Land of 10,000 Lakes
State bird
Common Loon
State flower
Pink and White Lady's Slipper
State tree
Red (Norway) Pine
State motto
L'Étoile du Nord ("The Star of the North")
State song
Hail! Minnesota
Capital
Saint Paul
Statehood year
1858
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Minnesota got its nickname
Minnesota is best known as "The North Star State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature — and Minnesota has multiple official and unofficial nicknames.
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