The state of Minnesota, abbreviated as MN, has a population of 5,132,799 according to the 2005 census. It covers 86,943 square miles, making it the 12th largest state in the country. Minnesota is located in the upper Midwest portion of the United States with neighboring states of Iowa, Michigan (across Lake Superior), North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Canada is the state’s bordering country. Minnesota is packed with many major lakes, including Upper Red Lake, Lower Red Lake, Mille Lacs Lake, Vermillion Lake, Rainy Lake, Lake of the Woods, Lake Superior, Leech Lake, Winnibigoshish Lake, and Lake Pepin.
St Paul - [visit site], the state capital of Minnesota, boasts a downtown considered a hub for arts and culture. Minneapolis - [visit site], the largest city in the state, is only a short 15-minute drive from the famous Mall of America indoor shopping complex.
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