SPORTS
When did the Twins last when the World Series?
1991
What is the capital of Minnesota?
St. Paul
What is Minnesota’s state bird?
The Common Loon
What year did Minnesota become a state?
1858
What famous Minnesota singer was known as “The Purple One”?
Prince
Who is the all-time leading scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves?
Karl-Anthony Towns
What lake is Minnesota known for?
Lake Superior
What is Minnesota’s state flower?
The Pink and White Lady Slipper
Who was the famous Minnesota vice president under Abraham Lincoln?
Not from Minnesota — trick question! (Minnesota became a state after Lincoln was elected)
What candy bar was invented in Minnesota?
The Milky Way
What Minnesota Vikings player is nicknamed “The Purple People Eater”?
Alan Page
How many lakes does Minnesota have?
about 14,000 lakes
What company created Post-it Notes in Minnesota?
3M
What war included the Dakota Conflict in Minnesota?
The U.S Dakota War of 1862
What Minnesota fair is one of the largest state fairs in the U.S.?
The Minnesota State Fair
How many times have the Minnesota Timberwolves been to the Western Conference Finals?
3 times
What is the largest city in Minnesota?
Minesapolis
What mall in Minnesota is one of the largest in the United States?
Mall Of America
Who was Minnesota’s first governor?
Henry Hastings Sibley
What frozen treat company started in Minnesota?
Dairy Queen
What is the Minnesota Twins starting lineup (and position) when they went to the World Series in 1991?
What river forms much of Minnesota’s eastern border?
The Mississippi River
What Minnesota city is home to the Mayo Clinic?
Rochester
What is the biggest fire that has happened in Minnesota?
1894 Great Hinckley Fire
What Minneapolis-born musician won a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Bob Dylan