Population(2006) 4,919,479-21st

Governor: Tim Pawlenty-R

Capital: Saint Paul

State Bird: Common Loon

State Tree: Red pine

State Flower: PinkAnd White Lady's Slipper

State Motto: L'Etoile du nord (The Star of the North)

32nd State in the Union

87 Counties

Lowest point: Shore of Lake Superior 602 feet.

Highest Point: Eagle Mountain 2,301 feet.