Whenever I'm going to go visit with someone whether it be a friend or family I try to learn at least a little bit about the area. It helps as conversation starters, but also shows you take some interest in their home and so it causes them to want to like you. So here's a short list of interesting Minnesota facts/links that you can use on your next trip to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. And tonight was spaghetti night. (just explaining the pictures at the bottom.)
1. According to the Department of Natural Resources there are over 11,842 lakes (10 acres or larger) in Minnesota.
2. WWF superstar Jesse "The Body" Ventura was governor from 1999 to 2003. And actually, he had the highest approval rating of any governor in Minnesota history. Learn all you can stand about "The Body" here.
3. State motto: "L'Etoile du nord"
4. Politics: Blue State
5. Coldest temperature ever recorded: -60F in Tower, MN Feb. 2nd, 1996. Ouch.
6. Current Miss Minnesota: Nicole Swanson.
7. A list of "can't miss" tourist attractions.
8. The Mall of America.
9. It's the home of Target Inc.
10. The state fair is the center of the known universe....if you live in Minnesota.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Minnesota Facts
Decreed by Cyrus on 8/25/2007
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2 comments:
That's sooooome spaghetti! Great post. Beautiful pics.
Thanks Sandy! It was yummy...and thank you for describing sauce all over someone's face as beautiful...it makes me feel good.
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