Minnesota is known for active yet quirky politics, with populism being a longstanding force among all of the state's political parties.
The Minnesota River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534 km) long, in the state of Minnesota in the United States.	
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, almost always abbreviated U of M, and sometimes referred to as The "U" by locals, is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system.	
Minnesota's Fair is one of the largest in the United States, usually lasting twelve days, from late August through Labor Day in early September.	
Minnesota is one of only 13 universities in the country offering NCAA Division I-A football, Division I men's and women's basketball, and Division I hockey.
MSI is a non-profit organization whose focus is competitive swimming and the benefits that youth get from being involved in a competitive activity.	
Minnesota Swimming boasts an Olympic Gold Medalist - Tom Malchow - who won gold in 2000 after winning silver in 1996.
The Minnesota State Arts Board is a state agency that stimulates and encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state.	
Across the country, states are turning to arts-based economic development strategies to revive rural economies stung by geographic isolation, infrastructure deficiencies, and the flight of skilled workers to big cities, according to a new issue brief from the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center).	
Minnesota has long been recognized nationally and internationally for the quality and scope of its arts activities.
Minnesota Wild winger Derek Boogaard was charged with assault causing bodily harm in connection with a nightclub fight.	
The Minnesota Wild re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Brent Burns to a multi-year contract on Monday.
The University of Minnesota continues its tradition of entertainment and education at the state fair.	
The University of Minnesota community celebrates the start of the college careers of the members of the Class of 2010.	
The mission of Minnesota OSHA is to make sure every worker in the state has a safe and healthful workplace.	
Minnesota Real Estate and New Homes - Find nearly all MLS listings for the greater Twin Cities area.	
Three dates are woven into the wreath: 1858, the year Minnesota became a state; 1819, the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893, the year the official flag was adopted.
Minnesota Hockey is the statewide governing body of amateur hockey in Minnesota and an affiliate of USA Hockey.	
Since 1947, Minnesota Hockey (formerly known as the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association) has been providing volunteer services for the development and promotion of all youth hockey in Minnesota.	
As president of Minnesota Hockey I would like to thank all of those presidents and association board members that attended the meetings the past week.
The Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education released new data today showing a nearly 20 percent increase in the number of Minnesota students taking Advanced Placement(AP) tests.
Visitors to the Minnesota Department of Education booth had the opportunity to meet the program director, instructors and several students from various programs as they provided demonstrations -- including a very cool robotic device -- and answered questions about the STEP program.	
Minnesota in top 10 for improving number of children in summer food program -- sponsors still needed
The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds parents and guardians to keep cash register receipts and invoices.	
As she prepares to lead an education delegation to China, Minnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren unveiled new Chinese language initiatives designed to better prepare Minnesota students to compete in the global marketplace.	
Governor Tim Pawlenty today invited Minnesotans to come together to remember the heroes and victims of September 11th, 2001 at a memorial event marking the five-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
And the farm economy provides a buffer for Minnesota finances, protecting the state from the precipitous economic swings found in other states with less diversified economies.	
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture works to preserve and protect this important economic asset and lifestyle.	
MDA inspectors examine seeds, plants and bulbs sold in Minnesota to make sure consumers are purchasing disease-free plant material and to prevent plant diseases and pests from entering Minnesota.
The workers' compensation system's purpose is to minimize the impact of work-related injuries or illnesses on workers and employers.	
The Research and Statistics mission is to deliver quality information that improves workplace safety and health, enhances workers' compensation system performance, and informs public policy and program administration in department program areas.
major league win and Alex Rodriguez hit a pair of homers and drove in five runs, as the New York Yankees rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in...	
In a performance that shattered all previous records for foreign sales, Minnesota’s manufactured exports soared to $4.2 billion in the second quarter of 2006, a gain of 22.2 percent (or $759 million) over the same period a year ago.	
Job opportunities continue to expand across Minnesota, according to results from the latest Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Labor Market Information Office.
Minnesota's star of the game was punter Chris Kluwe, who had a 47.4-yard average and kept pinning Dallas back into their own territory.	
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Brooks Bollinger from the New York Jets for defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and an undisclosed draft choice.
Hospitality Minnesota, Resorts, Campgrounds, Hotels, Restaurants, Bed and Breakfasts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Minnesota is one of the only states in the nation where all the segments of the hospitality industry - restaurants, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, campgrounds and the companies that supply them - work together as a unified industry.	
Standing as the voice of Minnesota's hospitality industry, The Minnesota Restaurant, Lodging and Resort and Campground Associations represent more than 3,000 hospitality businesses across Minnesota, the vast majority of which are small, family-owned operations.
Summertime is the deadliest time on Minnesota roads due tomore motorists on the road traveling at faster speeds combined with a spike in impaired driving behavior.	
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting citizens and communities through activities that promote and support prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, education, and enforcement.	
Included are the State of Minnesota Employee Directory and the State of Minnesota Yellow Pages Directory.
The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed restricted free agent forward Justin Reed to a multiyear contract on Wednesday.	
The Wolves made Reed, who was acquired in the seven-player January trade that sent Wally Szczerbiak to Boston, a qualifying offer on June 30 and had the right to match any contract offer made to him by another team.
Consider what you know of Minnesota music and how groups, people and venues relate to each other - start a new with one group or venue and other potential articles will surface.	
Minnewiki is an online reference about music-related artists, groups, and venues that have a connection to Minnesota.
The Minnesota Twins finally got some good news about their pitching staff Saturday when Francisco Liriano came through a 12-minute bullpen session pain-free.	
The Minnesota Twins didn't waste any time after acquiring Phil Nevin, starting him at designated hitter against the New York Yankees on Friday night.	
The Twins purchased the contract of 2B Alex Casilla from Double-A New Britain of the Eastern League.
When the Minnesota Territory was formed, the three existing "cities" were St. Paul, St. Anthony (present day Minneapolis), and Stillwater.	
Paul became the capitol, St. Anthony gained the university (University of Minnesota), and Stillwater gained the prison.
We'll be featuring rare, professionally licensed, collectible bobble heads of the Minnesota Vikings, Wilds, T-Wolves, and Twins.	
Minnesota.com is sponsoring an effort to provide an electronic mailing list service for each city in Minnesota and neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul.	
This fall, plan a special getaway to reconnect with some good friends, your kids or grandkids, your spouse---and the real you.