Minnesota: state flag, capital and facts
Minnesota is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is St. Paul, and its postal abbreviation is MN. Known as the North Star State, it joined the Union on May 11, 1858 as the 32nd state. Its largest city is Minneapolis.
The Minnesota state flag shows an eight-pointed white star, the North Star, on a dark blue shape echoing the state's outline beside a light blue field.
Minnesota at a glance
- Capital
- St. Paul
- Largest city
- Minneapolis
- Nickname
- The North Star State
- Statehood
- May 11, 1858 (32nd state)
- Region
- Midwest
- Postal abbreviation
- MN
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Minnesota is St. Paul.
Minnesota is in the Midwest region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Minnesota is MN.
Minnesota is known as the North Star State.
Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.
Minnesota shares a land border with Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
The flag of Minnesota shows an eight-pointed white star, the North Star, on a dark blue shape echoing the state's outline beside a light blue field.