its a little undecided since there was a vote between white tailed deer, some kind of wolf, or the gofer, and wolf won but the white tailed deer is most likely it. there was also an old document electing the wood tick as it but i don't think that's right either. im from so cal! any minnesotans wanna help me out with this? haha
Minnesota is a state. The state animal is the loon.
Four horses
Minnesota is known as the Gopher State, even though Minnesota does not have an official state animal or mammal. Minnesota does have a state bird (the common loon), a state fish (the walleye), and a state Butterfly (the monarch butterfly). Please click on the related link below to view the complete list.
Minnesota's state bird makes the sound of loons so it's called the loon bird.
The official state bird for the state of Minnesota is the Common Loon (Gavia immer), adopted in 1961.
I believe Minnesota's state nickname is the gopher state so they named it after that, a common thing to do(Iowa, the Hawkeye state, Wisconsin, the Badger state, Ohio, the Buckeye state)
Minnesota does not have a state month.
Minnesota is the Gopher State.
Yes, the Gopher is Minnesota's state animal.
The gopher was designated Minnesota's state animal in 1971 due to its significance in the state's history and culture. It symbolizes the industriousness and perseverance of Minnesotans, reflecting the values of hard work and community. Additionally, the gopher is familiar to residents, often associated with the University of Minnesota's mascot, "Goldy Gopher." Overall, it represents both the state's natural heritage and its educational spirit.
Wisconsin is the 30th state. Minnesota is the 32nd state.
No. Minnesota is the 12th largest state.