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Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota is the 12th largest state and the 22nd most populous. More than half of the population lives in the Minneapolis-St. Pual area, also known as the Twin Cities. The main urban centers across the state includeRochester,Duluth,St. Cloud, andMankato.

The source of the Mississippi River is in Minnesota's first state park, Itasca State Park, established in 1891. TheMinnesota Department of Natural Resources now manages72 state parks,58 state forests, and numerous state wildlife preserves.

Iconic destinations in Minnesota includeThe Mall of America,Lake Superior,Bluff Country,Missississippi Headwaters,Boundary Waters, andVoyageurs National Park.