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Minnesota gained statehood in 1858 it became the 32nd US state. The state was rich in iron ore.

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When did Minnesota become a country?

Minnesota is not a country. Minnesota became a US state on May 11, 1858.


How did Minnesota become a state?

The Minnesota territorial legislature voted to become a state and submitted their request to the US Congress, who accepted Minnesota as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.


When was Minnesota joined to the US?

Parts of Minnesota were acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, however Minnesota did not become a state until May 11, 1858, when it officially became the 32nd state of the United States of America.


When did Minnesota become a state or part of the union?

Minnesota became a state on may 11, 1858


Who endorsed Minnesota to become statehood to join US?

The process for becoming a state is for the legislature of the territory to petition the US Congress for admittance to the union (United States of America). That is what the people of Minnesota did in 1858.


What did Minnesota become a state out of the 50 states?

32 state


What is the 32 state?

Minnesota was the 32nd state in the US.


What us state is nicknamed the gopher state?

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What state is the northermost state on the mainland of the US?

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Does Minnesota use US dollars?

Yes. Minnesota is a US state, although it borders Canada.


Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?

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Does the us state of Minnesota border Canada?

The US state of Minnesota shares a border with the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. Except for Alaska, Minnesota is the only state with territory north of the 49th parallel.