So you think you’re a Minnesotan?

It’s been crazy over at the Sesquicentennial office since the start of the fair! Here are more things to do in Minnesota, all at the state fair! Be sure to get over to the state fair ground sometime during the twelve days of fun!
80. Go to the state fair located between St. Paul and Minneapolis
79. [...]

County of the week

 
History:
• It became the 83rd county in Minnesota on December 20, 1902
• The name “Clearwater” comes from the Ojibwe word “gawakomitgweia”
• The county is the home to the Mississippi river, which lies inside of Itasca state park
Population:
• about 8,500 people reside in Clearwater county
Cities:
• Bagley
• Clearbrook
• Clearwater
• Elbow Lake
• Gonvick
• Leonard
• Shevlin
• Portions of the [...]

So you think you’re a Minnesotan?

 
Minnesota is a great place to be, and the list of activities is ongoing. Whether it’s going on a roller coaster or camping at a state park, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the great state of Minnesota!
Here are the next 10 out of 150 things to do:
90. Explore underwater adventures at the [...]

Chisago County

Chisago County is another beautiful place in Minnesota to visit!
History:
• First organized on September 1, 1851
• The name comes from the Chippewa Indian word “Ki-Chi-Saga”, which means “Fair and Lovely Lakes”
• First county election was October 14, 1851
• Taylors Falls was chosen as the county seat
Population:
• About 49,000 people
Cities:
• Center City
• Chisago City
• Harris
• Lindstrom
• North Branch
• Rush City
• Shafer
• Stacy
• Taylors Falls
• Wyoming
Events:
• Karl Oskar Days is held there every [...]

So you think you’re a Minnesotan?

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their own ideas to our list, we love hearing about them! Here are 10 more activities to participate in:
100. Visit one of our hundreds of public libraries! Tons of print and online resources are available
99. Sit out on the deck and enjoy an ice cold beverage
98. Take the [...]

Cass County

History:
• First created in 1851
• Named after Lewis Cass of Michigan he was the territorial governor, a U.S. Senator, Secretary of war as well as Secretary of state
Cities:
• Backus
• Boy River
• Cass Lake
• Cyphers
• Hackensack
• Longville
• Pillager
• Pine River
• Pontoria
• Remer
• Wabedo
• Walker
Population:
• Around 29,000 people
Upcoming Events:
• Lakes Bluegrass festival August 23-26
• Moondance Jam July [...]

Carlton County

Another fun county worth visiting is Carlton county!

History:
• Carlton County was established in 1857
• The county was named after Rueben B. Carlton, one of the earliest settlers in the are
• Well known for the tragic fire of 1918
Population:
• Over 30,00 residents, including over 3,200 people of the Fond du Lac Reservation
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Major Towns:
• Largest is Cloquet
• [...]

Thoughts and Prayers

Last night, Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 6:05 p.m. the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed, carrying with it many rush hour commuters. As Governor Tim Pawlenty said, it is a catastrophe of historic proportions for Minnesota. We at the Sesquicentennial Commission office mourn the loss of our fellow citizens. So [...]