Did You Know?

There are more lakes than towns!

Lakes

There are many lakes to swim in.

Twin Cities

Minneapolis and Saint Paul are close.

What Minnesota Does

People fish in the lakes.

Kids swim in summer.

There are parks to play in.

Snow is fun in winter.

People grow corn and wheat.

There are many trees and woods.

More About Minnesota

Long ago, many people lived in Minnesota. They fished and hunted. The land was rich and full of life. Today, many folks still love the lakes and woods.

In our lives, we can visit lakes and parks. We can learn about nature and have fun. Many kids go to school in the Twin Cities.

In the future, Minnesota will stay a great place. More people will come to see the lakes. They will keep the land clean and safe.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Minnesota"] --> B["Bordered by Canada"] A --> C["Bordered by U.S. States"] A --> D["12th Largest State"] A --> E["22nd Most Populous"] A --> F["Land of 10,000 Lakes"] A --> G["Twin Cities Metropolitan Area"] A --> H["Forested and Agricultural Land"]

What Do These Words Mean?

metropolitan area:A large city and its surrounding communities where many people live and work.
populous:Having a lot of people living in a place.
statistical areas:Regions defined for collecting and analyzing data about populations.
bodies of fresh water:Natural water sources like lakes and rivers that are not salty.
prairie:A large area of flat land covered with grass.