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Minnesota Arrival

To celebrate 150 years of statehood, Minnesota Public Radio wants to tell the story of the people who make up our state. It's a daunting task, and we'd like your help.

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Minnesota Arrival

Minnesota by the numbers

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio
May 5, 2008

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St. Paul, Minn. — Minnesota marks its 150th year of statehood. What kind of place has it become?

Reporter Nikki Tundel put together this numerical portrait of the country's 32nd state.

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