Walking at Pipestone National Monument in Southwestern Minnesota. The rocks were used for making peace pipes by numerous Native American tribes. They would travel huge distances to come here for the special rock that could be carved.
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Website :
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Capital :
St. Paul
Highest point :
Eagle Mountain, 2,301 feet
Area :
86,943 square miles, 12th largest
Population :
4,919,479 (2000 US Census)
Motto :
L' Etoil du Nord (Star of the North)
Admitted to Union :
May 11, 1858
State Song :
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State Bird :
Common Loon
State Flower :
Lady's-slipper
State Tree :
Norway Pine
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