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From the Native American Dakota name for the Minnesot River which was Mnisota which meant sky tinted or cloudy water.
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How did minnesota gets it's name?
The word Minnesota comes from the Dakota language name for the Minnesota River: Mnisota
Which gets more snow Minnesota or Louisiana?
Minnesota gets a whole lot more.
What does Minnesota mean in English?
Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern U.S...meaning is: water that reflects the sky. Sky Blue Water. Minnesota gets its name from the Dakota word "minisota", meaning "water that reflects the sky." Centuries ago, that is what the Dakota named the river now called the Minnesota River.
Is there a list of things that starts with x in Minnesota?
Xanthus Lane is the name of a street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It begins with the letter X.
Which city gets the most rain in Minnesota?
Wabasha
What is the name of Minnesota's deserts?
Minnesota has no deserts.
What is the name of Minnesota land?
Minnesota is a state in the United States. Its land is called Minnesota.
Where does Minnesota get its oil?
Minnesota does have some of its own oil. However, it also gets some of its oil in Wisconsin, as well as Canada.
What is the name of Minnesota's hockey team?
The NHL club in Minnesota is known as the Minnesota Wild.
How did the Science Museum of Minnesota get its name?
It is a science museum and it is in Minnesota!
What is a city in Minnesota with a one syllable name?
Blaine, Minnesota
Is Minnesota a good name for a girl?
The name Minnesota, by the sound and spelling, seems like a very nice female name.
