Today in history

May 11, 1858: Minnesota entered the U.S. as the 32nd state. Its Dakota-Sioux Indian name Minisota means "sky-tinted water."

• Capital: St. Paul
• State tree: Norway pine
• State flower: Pink and White (Showy) Lady's Slipper
• State bird: Common Loon
• State fish: Walleye
• State drink: Milk
• And last, but not least, state muffin: Blueberry