BLOG: Test Your Minnesota Knowledge!

This beautiful summer weather has all of us Minnesotans out there enjoying our fantastic state.

While we can’t seem to rave enough about how much we love our 10,000 lakes, the Mississippi river, Target Field, Mall of America, and so much more, how much do we really know about our great state?  Here at the chamber we thought it would be fun to test you proud Minnesotans on your state knowledge! 

Can you answer these questions (without cheating!)? Write your answers in the comments box! Guess them all correct and earn yourself bragging rights as a True Minnesotan!  :)

Good luck and thanks for playing!

1. Tonka Trucks were first developed and continue to be produced in what Minnesota town?  
2. How many miles of shoreline does Minnesota have? (*Hint – Its more than California, Hawaii, and Florida combined!)
3. Polaris Industries invented what popular wintertime vehicle in Minnesota?
4. What brand of pants, made popular in the 90’s with their crazy colors and not so flattering fit, were invented by two gym owners in Minnesota?
5. There are three years displayed on the Minnesota flag. Name these three years, and what they stand for.
6. Eagan is the ______ largest city in Minnesota.
7. Who was the only vice president that was born in Minnesota?
8. True or False. Minnesota is home to more fortune 500 companies than any other state.
9. What percent of Mall of America visitors are tourists?
10. The first open heart surgery was performed at what Minnesota College?

What other fun Minnesota facts do you know?

-  Megan, DCR Chamber Intern