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A polar bear cools off with a swim at the Brookfield Zoo in 2010
US President Barack Obama writes a sick note for 11-year-old Tyler Sullivan
Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch
In Texas, federal judges, judicial officers, and district and county attorneys can carry weapons in prohibited locations
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul gestures as he speaks speaks at a rally in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Santorum advanced in the polls by painting himself as the authentic conservative
Santorum advanced in the polls by painting himself as the authentic conservative
If Santorum could clinch Michigan, he would claim the momentum going into "Super Tuesday" on March 6
If Santorum could clinch Michigan, he would claim the momentum going into "Super Tuesday" on March 6
If Santorum could clinch Michigan, he would claim the momentum going into "Super Tuesday" on March 6
A supporter holds a sign as Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks at a rally in Minnesota
Less than 26,000 people attended Republican caucuses in Minnesota
US Republican caucus results
US Republican caucus results
US Republican caucus results
Rick Santorum has reignited his White House bid with wins in Minnesota and Missouri
With three victories already under his belt, Mitt Romney is still the man to beat
Newt Gingrich's campaign appears to have slumped in recent weeks
Rick Santorum has reignited his White House bid with wins in Minnesota and Missouri
With three victories already under his belt, Mitt Romney is still the man to beat
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US top court rejects appeal in $220,000 piracy case

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 18:11 EDT
The US Supreme Court refused Monday to take up the case of a woman ordered to pay a $220,000 fine for illegally downloading music off the internet.
 

Spurs beat Mavs to clinch playoff spot

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 03:01 EDT
Tim Duncan finished with 28 points and 19 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs clinched a playoff spot by edging the Dallas Mavericks 92-91.
 

New look for NHL next season

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 14, 2013 18:54 EDT
Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.
 

Gonzalez puts off retirement to stay with Falcons

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 12, 2013 15:52 EDT
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has changed his mind about retirement, saying Tuesday he will rejoin the NFL club after falling one game short of reaching last month's Super Bowl.
 

Spurs rebound from stinging loss to top Thunder

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 12, 2013 00:31 EDT
The San Antonio Spurs won the battle of the Western Conference heavyweights, bouncing back from a embarrassing 30-point loss last week to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-93.
 

Viagra is no help against heart failure: study

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 15:40 EDT
The erectile dysfunction drug commonly known as Viagra is no help against heart failure and should not be taken for it, according to research out Monday that contradicts previous, smaller studies.
 

Ohio executes man for drug-fueled bookstore murder

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 14:47 EST
The state of Ohio executed a man who killed a security guard while robbing a bookstore amid a drug-fueled crime spree, officials said Wednesday.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 2,600 US flights

by Mira Oberman  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 07:46 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded 2,600 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 2,600 US flights

by Mira Oberman  AFP Global Edition
Mar 05, 2013 21:47 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded 2,600 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 1,200 US flights

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 05, 2013 14:00 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded over 1,200 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible Tuesday.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 1,100 US flights

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 05, 2013 10:33 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded over 1,100 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways impassible Tuesday.
 

NHL unveils realignment plan

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 27, 2013 00:07 EST
The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
 

Lawson lifts Nuggets past Lakers

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 26, 2013 02:02 EST
Ty Lawson scored 22 points and had eight assists as the Denver Nuggets scored 78 points in the paint en route to a 119-108 thrashing of the mistake-prone Los Angeles Lakers.
 

US northeast digs out from deadly blizzard

by Sebastian Smith  AFP American Edition
Feb 10, 2013 05:26 EST
The US northeast slowly dug out early Sunday from a mammoth blizzard that choked air, road and rail travel, left some 650,000 homes and businesses without power and caused at least seven deaths.
 

US lawmakers propose password privacy bill

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 16:13 EST
A group of US lawmakers on Wednesday proposed a bill that would make it illegal for employers or schools to require the disclosure of passwords for social networks such as Facebook.
 

Politics shapes US gun debate endgame

by Stephen Collinson  AFP American Edition
Feb 05, 2013 18:20 EST
The endgame of the US gun control debate is coming into focus, with a consensus forming around steps likely to fall short of the sweeping reform vision favored by President Barack Obama.
 

Gay makes instant impact for Raptors

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 02, 2013 02:47 EST
Rudy Gay made an instant impact in his first game with the Toronto Raptors, coming off the bench to score 20 points and lead his new NBA team to a 98-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers.
 

NBA center Howard to have treatment on injured shoulder

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 01, 2013 16:48 EST
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard will leave the team and return to California to have treatment on his injured right shoulder, the NBA team said Friday.
 

Cyclist LeMond injured in car accident

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 01, 2013 09:57 EST
American cyclist Greg LeMond, winner of three Tours de France, suffered a back injury and was hospitalized after a car accident near his home in Minnesota, Internet site Velonation reported Friday.
 

Unilever says Skippy peanut butter brand sold

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 31, 2013 18:28 EST
Dutch food and cosmetics giant Unilever said Thursday it has sold its Skippy global peanut butter brand in a multi-million-dollar deal to US-based food maker Hormel, except for in China where the sale was awaiting approval from authorities.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

State of Minnesota
Flag of MinnesotaState seal of Minnesota
FlagSeal
Nickname(s): North Star State;
Land of 10,000 Lakes; The Gopher State
Motto(s): L’Étoile du Nord (French: The Star of the North)
before statehood, known as
the Minnesota Territory
Map of the United States with Minnesota highlighted
DemonymMinnesotan
CapitalSaint Paul
Largest cityMinneapolis
Largest metro areaMinneapolis-Saint Paul
Area Ranked 12th in the US
 - Total86,943 sq mi
(225,181 km2)
 - Widthc. 200–350 miles (c. 320–560 km)
 - Lengthc. 400 miles (c. 640 km)
 - % water8.4
 - Latitude43° 30′ N to 49° 23′ N
 - Longitude89° 29′ W to 97° 14′ W
Population Ranked 21st in the US
 - Total5,266,214 (2009 est.)[1]
4,919,479 (2000)
 - Density65.3/sq mi  (25.21/km2)
Ranked 31st in the US
 - Median income $55,802[2] (10th[2])
Elevation 
 - Highest pointEagle Mountain[3]
2,301 ft  (701 m)
 - Mean1,198 ft  (365 m)
 - Lowest pointLake Superior[3]
601 ft  (183 m)
Admission to Union May 11, 1858 (32nd)
GovernorTim Pawlenty (R)
Lieutenant GovernorCarol Molnau (R)
U.S. SenatorsAmy Klobuchar (DFL)
Al Franken (DFL)
U.S. House delegation5 Democrats, 3 Republicans (list)
Time zoneCentral: UTC-6/-5
AbbreviationsMN Minn. US-MN
Websitehttp://www.state.mn.us