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Capital: Lansing
Population: 9,938,444
Entered the Union: Jan. 26, 1837
As the: 26th state
Motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice (If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you)
State abbreviation/Postal code: Minn./MN
Governor: Tim Pawlenty, R (to Jan. 2011)
Lieut. Governor: Carol Molnau, R (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Norm Coleman, R (to Jan. 2009)Amy Klobuchar, D (to Jan. 2013)
U.S. Representatives: 8
Secy. of State: Mark Ritchie, D (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Lori Swanson, D (to Jan. 2011)
State Auditor: Rebecca Otto, D (to Jan. 2011)
Organized as territory: March 3, 1849
Entered Union (rank): May 11, 1858 (32)
Present constitution adopted: 1858
Nickname: Wolverine State
Flower: Apple blossom
Bird: Robin
Song: None
Sports Teams: Detroit Lions(Football), Detroit Pistons(Basketball), Detroit Tigers(Baseball), Detroit Red Wings(Hockey)
Major Industries: Motor vehicles and parts, minerals, farming
Historical Sites: Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, Greenfield Village, Sault St. Marie
Points of Interest: Pictured Rocks and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores