Minnesota

Region · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 5,706,494

Area 218,024 km²

Time zone America/Chicago

Official website mn.gov

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Minnesota Essentials

Minnesota's landscape ranges from the 53-foot Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis to the rugged North Shore, where Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls overlook Lake Superior. Historical sites include the Grand Portage National Monument, a former fur-trading hub, and Pipestone National Monument, where Indigenous people have quarried sacred red pipestone for centuries. Cultural icons include the 55-foot Jolly Green Giant statue in Blue Earth and the 5-8 Club, one of the originators of the cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy burger.

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Minnesota Nature & Outdoors

Minnesota's landscape is defined by the convergence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior, and thousands of glacial lakes. This collection includes the 53-foot Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, the historic 1910 Split Rock Lighthouse, and Eagle Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,301 feet. The selection spans diverse geological features, from the glacial potholes at Interstate Park to the Soudan Underground Mine and the preserved oak savannas of Wild River State Park.

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Minnesota’s Historic Landmarks

Explore Minnesota's diverse history through sites spanning thousands of years. This collection includes the ancient burial mounds at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung and the sacred quarries of Pipestone National Monument. Industrial heritage is represented by the 1896 Edna G steam tugboat and the 1910 Split Rock Lighthouse. From the fur trade history at Grand Portage to the 19th-century Seppman Mill and the German-inspired Hermann Heights Monument, these landmarks showcase the state's cultural evolution and architectural milestones.

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Regional Airports & Hubs

This collection features the primary aviation infrastructure of Minnesota and the surrounding Upper Midwest. It ranges from the massive Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, a major Delta Air Lines hub, to specialized facilities like the Rainy River Seaplane Base on the Canadian border. The list includes regional gateways serving the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, the North Shore in Duluth, and the Red River Valley via Fargo’s Hector International. Reliever airports like Flying Cloud and St. Paul’s Holman Field support corporate and general aviation near the Twin Cities.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-7° (feels like -13°) · extremes -29°–2°
-16° at night
5 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-4° (feels like -11°) · extremes -27°–6°
-14° at night
5 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
0°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -19°–15°
-6° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
0°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -7°–21°
0° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–26°
7° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–30°
13° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–32°
16° at night
13 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 11°–31°
16° at night
12 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–30°
11° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–24°
4° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -13°–15°
-3° at night
6 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-3° (feels like -10°) · extremes -24°–5°
-11° at night
7 rainy days
6 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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