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History of Minnesota Quiz

Can you answer these questions about the history of Minnesota?
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Last updated: October 11, 2020
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What shopping mall was opened in 1992 - and became nation's largest?
Mall of America
What "Purple Rain" singer changed his name to a symbol in 1993?
Prince
What type of apple was invented by the University of Minnesota?
Honeycrisp
What country controlled the area today known as Minnesota in the 17th century?
France
What brothers directed movies such as "No Country for Old Men" and "Fargo"?
Coen Brothers
What Minnesota Senator served as Lyndon B. Johnson's VP?
Hubert Humphrey
What singer was born Robert Zimmerman in 1941?
Bob Dylan
What retail corporation was founded by George Dayton in 1902?
Target
What sport was former Governor Jesse Ventura professional in?
Wrestling
The first of what type of surgery was performed by Dr. Floyd John Lewis at
the University of Minnesota in 1952?
Open-Heart
Surgery
Who was killed during an arrest in May 25, 2020 - causing nationwide protests?
George Floyd
What Tea Party congresswoman was a nominee in the 2012 presidential election?
Michele Bachmann
38 people of what Native American tribes were hanged in Mankato in 1862 - the largest
mass execution in American history?
Dakota
What medical doctor founded the nation's top hospital with his family in 1864?
William Worrall Mayo
What former Minnesota Senator used to be a SNL actor?
Al Franken
What national park was established in 1975?
Voyageurs
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