The capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul.
The Postal Code for Minnesota: MN
The typical abbreviation for Minnesota: Minn.
Time Zone:
The state of Minnesota is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Minnesota refer to themselves: Minnesotan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Minnesota has a population of 5,167,101 people.
This represents 1.73% of the national total, making it the 21st most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 5,167,101 | +0.79% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 5,126,739 | +0.64% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 5,094,304 | +0.60% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 5,064,172 | +0.79% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 5,024,570 | +0.78% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 4,985,851 | +1.35% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 4,919,479 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Minnesota is 86,939 square miles (225,170.98 km²).
This represents 2.29% of the national total.
Minnesota ranks as the 12th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Minnesota is 64.91 people per square mile (25.06 people/km²).
Minnesota ranks 31st in population density.
Nicknames for Minnesota: "The North Star State"; "The Gopher State"; "Land of 10,000 Lakes"; "The Bread and Butter State"
State Motto: "L'Etoile du Nord" (The star of the north)
State Bird: Common Loon (gavia immer)
State Tree: Red Pine (pinus resinosa)
State Flower: Pink and White Lady's Slipper (cypripedium reginae)
State Song: "Hail! Minnesota"
Statehood:
Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.
Useful State Links
The state website for Minnesota can be found at:
The portal for Minnesota tourism:
For information about Minnesota fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Minneapolis | 372,811 | 45 |
| 2 | Saint Paul | 275,150 | 60 |
| 3 | Rochester | 94,950 | |
| 4 | Duluth | 84,896 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | 81,164 | |
| 6 | Brooklyn Park | 68,550 | |
| 7 | Plymouth | 69,701 | |
| 8 | Eagan | 63,665 | |
| 9 | Coon Rapids | 62,417 | |
| 10 | Burnsville | 59,159 | |
| 11 | Saint Cloud | 65,792 | |
| 12 | Eden Prairie | 60,649 | |
| 13 | Maple Grove | 59,756 | |
| 14 | Minnetonka | 50,045 | |
| 15 | Edina | 45,567 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 4 (West North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 27 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region V / Region 5 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-MN |
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