Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States.  Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory.  Nicknames include: Gopher State, Land of 10,000 Lakes, Land of Lakes, Land of Sky-Blue Waters, North State Star, and State of Hockey. It was admitted to the Union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.  Minnesota has Populated Places in 87 counties...