Minnesota Sports
How many times has the Vikings been in the Superbowl without securing a win
4 times
How many pounds of tater tots does Tot Boss go through during the fair?
20,000 pounds
How many lakes, larger than ten acres each, are there in the state of Minnesota
11,842
The name "Minnesota" comes from a Dakota Sioux word meaning what?
"Cloudy water" or "sky-tinted water" (Mnisota).
Which actress, who played Dorothy in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?
Judy Garland
What year did the Timberwolves have their first official game
November 3 1989
How many ears of corn does the Corn Roast booth go through each day?
25,000 ears of corn
Many of Minnesota lakes have the same name. Which of these is one of the most common names for a Minnesota lake?
Long Lake
Washington Lake
Mountain Lake
Veronica Lake
Long Lake
On what exact date did Minnesota officially achieve statehood, becoming the 32nd U.S. state?
May 11, 1858.
Which actress—star of Beetlejuice and Stranger Things—was born in the Minnesota city of the same name?
Winona Ryder
In what year did the Twins franchise begin?
1901
When did the All You Can Drink Milk tradition begin?
1955
What Minnesota river runs north and empties into Lake Winnipeg in Canada?
Red River of the North
True or False: Minnesota has more miles of shoreline than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined.
True!
Minnesota has nearly 12,000 lakes, giving it over 90,000 miles of shoreline
Which legendary musician, known for hits like "Kiss" and "When Doves Cry," famously recorded much of his music at his Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota?
Prince (Rogers Nelson).
What is the name of the Wild's mascot?
Nordy
How many tons of potatoes do the two Fresh French Fry locations use each year?
About 200 tons of potatoes
Water skiing was invented in Minnesota in 1922. On what lake did a young man first try out his new invention?
Lake Pepin
What is Minnesota's highest point?
Eagle Mountain
which stands at an elevation of 2,301 feet above sea level.
Which iconic singer and songwriter, born in Duluth and raised in Hibbing, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016?
Bob Dylan
What sport was named the official state sport for Minnesota in 2009
Ice Hockey
How many cookies can Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar produce in one day?
3 million cookies on their busiest days
How many recreational boats per capita are owned by Minnesotans?
One per 6 persons
Which small extension of Minnesota's northernmost tip is only accessible by land through Canada?
The Northwest Angle.
Which famous professional wrestler became the 38th Governor of Minnesota in 1999?
Jesse "The Body" Ventura.