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Minnesota

Minnesota is a state located in the midwestern United States. As a state, it ranks twelve for area and twenty-one for population. It is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and "The Gopher State." Minnesota is home to thirty-three of the top 1,000 publicly-traded companies in the United States.

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What happened in 1818 in Minnesota?

Here are a few noteworthy events:

  • The northern boundary of Minnesota was fixed at the forty-ninth parallel. (Although boundary negotiations with Canada continued until 1931.)
  • John C. Calhoun, US Secretary of War, was the primary force behind getting Fort Snelling build along the Mississippi river.
  • Lawrence Taliaferro was instated as the first United States Indian agent at Fort Snelling.
  • On November 20, 1818, Louis Charles Guille was credited with the first parachute jump in the western world when he jumped from a balloon at 500 feet.

What events lead to Minnesota statehood?

the revolutionary war and the Louisiana purchase

Legal drinking age in Minnesota in 1978?

The minimum drinking age in Minnesota was 19 in 1978. In 1973 it was lowered from 21 to 18. In 1976 it was raised from 18 to 19 and raised again in 1986 to 21.

How long do vehicle violations stay on your record in Minnesota?

That is difficult to tell. Generally, minor traffic violations can be removed from your record after five years, but any violation related to a felony "must be retained permanently." Traffic violations probably will not stay on your Minnesota driving record forever, but they probably do not get purged as frequently as they should, since DMV workers are very busy. Recommend you review your Minnesota driving record periodically, to ensure it is accurate and current, especially five years after you have had a violation to see if it has been purged yet.

See related links to read Minnesota Statute 171.12, Driving Record.

Why did Minnesota join the US?

Because it wanted to. Go look it up on Google or something. Jeez!

What is the capital of Slobovia?

Slobovia was what is often referred to as a "model country" (essentially a sort of game on the internet, where people mimick the trappings of a nation state...almost like a political simulation, but with more types of interactions included). It existed solely on the internet and, as such, never had a capital beyond the fictional city of Groessenburg (which was located on the map of the fictional planet of Micras).

What is the penalty for first time shoplifting in minnesota?

Hard to say and the potential charges are far too varied to make a clear or concise statement. Facing any criminal charges in any jurisdiction is best responded to by keeping your mouth shut, and requesting a public defender at your arraignment, or biting the bullet and hiring the best criminal defense attorney you can afford.

Under the American "system of justice," NEVERadmit to anything. You must give your name and address to law enforcement, provide legal ID, and respond to the question, "Where are you coming from?" Your response to any other question should be, "I want to speak with an attorney, and I refuse to answer any other questions until I have any attorney representing me present."

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How much does it cost to mail a letter from Minnesota to Brazil?

Standard first class postage from the United States (any state, including Minnesota) to Brazil is $0.98.

How much is a dub of dro worth in Minnesota?

It depends on the circumstances. Generally, possession of marijuana is illegal in Minnesota.

How many car are registered in Minnesota?

As of 2012, the state of Minnesota had 2,148,272 registered cars, and 241,768 registered motorcycles. The state also had 12,657 registered buses and close to 2,700.000 trucks.

Is Stillwater Minn the town Vilhelm Moberg wrote about?

The answer is - it depends. Stillwater if mentioned numerous times in the books. So, yes, he did write about it and it is Stillwater, Minnesota. But if you mean is this where Karl-Oskar and Christina lived, the answer is no. They lived in/near Ki-Chi-Saga - known today as Chisago City also near Lindstrom and Center City. The region is called the Chisago Lakes area. Stillwater is the town that Karl-Oskar and Christina came to by boat and then, from there, they walked up the St. Croix River Valley and found their land near Ki-Chi-Saga, that is, the Chisago Lakes area. Today, Stillwater is a beautiful river town that, due to its in-tact mainstreet with buildings from the 1870s-1900, reminds very much of what the town once looked like. It located on the St. Croix River with beautiful parks and surrounded by hills with dramatic limestone cliffs all of which are graced with churches and Victorian style homes from the late 1800s. Stillwater is known as the birthplace of Minnesota because it was (nearly) the first settlement in Minnesota and it was the town from which the delegation left from Minnesota to D.C. in order to ask that Minnesota be made a state.

Was Jesse James shot in Northfield Minnesota?

No Jesse James was Not shot here in Minnesota,,, nor was he ever here it was just his gang that tried to rob the bank in northfield