Minnesota is nicknamed Land of 10,000 Lakes, the North Star State, and the Gopher State and takes its name from the Dakota word for water. Its capital is St. Paul, and its biggest city is the other half of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis. It is where the Mississippi River begins, as nearly a trickle.
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Regular Websites
Minneapolis-based floral, home and garden store. Includes store hours and 7 locations, in-store features and upcoming events as well as an information center with gardening, landscaping and home decorating tips and ideas. - Bachman's
http://www.bachmans.com/
Department of Employment and Economic Development
The official state job department publishes labor market information and job news as well as the location of WorkForce centers, and resources for careers, job seeking, and training. - Department of Employment and Economic Development
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/
The employment department presents photographs and details about tourist destinations and attractions, including festivals, fishing and hunting, golf courses, and fairs, divided up into the four regions in the state. Also included are travel tools such as trip planners, free brochures, and deals and packages. - Explore Minnesota
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/
The state chamber site features its policies, location, and committees as well as the legislative voting record for the current year and bill tracker. - Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
http://www.mnchamber.com/
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The official law enforcement agency for the state maintains this site which outlines various laws, safety education, and the mission statement and core values of the department. - Minnesota Department of Public Safety
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/
Contains a vast collection that preserves and showcases Minnesota's story. Includes exhibits index, events calendar, people finder, family history and genealogy research, and educational resources. - Minnesota Historical Society
http://www.mnhs.org
The official state site consists of news which affects the state, messages from the governor's office, and details about and directories of state offices. Online documents are also offered, including license renewals, business tax filing and payment, and vehicle registration. - Minnesota North Star
http://www.state.mn.us/
The Office of the Attorney General
Details about the office, other state agencies, and news are available on this site, as are publications and consumer tips. Also available are complaint forms and articles regarding pertinent events. - The Office of the Attorney General
http://www.ag.state.mn.us/