Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Minnesota became a part of the United States as the Minnesota Territory in 1849, and became the 32nd US state on May 11, 1858. After the upheaval of the American Civil War and the Dakota War of 1862, Minnesota's economy started to develop when natural resources were tapped for logging and farming. Railroads attracted immigrants, established the farm economy and brought goods to market. The power provided by Saint Anthony Falls spurred the growth of Minneapolis, and the innovative milling methods gave it the title of the "milling capital of the world."

The Twin Cities area is considered the artistic capital of the Upper Midwest. Its major fine art museums include the Weisman Art Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra are full-time professional musical ensembles that perform concerts and offer educational programs to the community.

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