Contest #74 Minnesota Trivia

Okay folks, here we go. Let's see how much you know (or can find) about the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". The person with the most questions answered correctly will receive: 1-2005 State quarters proof set (which, of course, includes the MN), 1-1976 series $2 bill from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, MN, and 1-Minneapolis Street Railway Company token (good for one fare but I don't think you can use it ). PM me your answers and post a reply to this post letting me know you have done so. If two or more people have the winning answers we will put those names in a hat and draw. This contest will end Friday, July 21 at 8:00 PM CST with the winner announced that night or the next morning. Good luck and have some fun!

1)Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" but how many are there really that are 10 acres or larger?

2)True or False? Minnesota has more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined.

3)What is the state gem?

4)Of this gem, what is the most popular?

5)How many species of fish in the state?

6)What is the origin of the states name?

7)Ranges produce 75% of the nations what?

8)What is the name of the 28 foot tall statue that stands in the city of Alexandria?

9)In 1923 a man landed his plane in a field north of Forada. He was 21 years old. It is said his plane cost $500 and he would give rides for $3.50 each to help pay for it. Who was this man?

10)A very popular collectable american coin was designed by a man born in Winona. Who was this man and what coin did he design?

BONUS)What is the name of the settlers trail that runs between St.Cloud, MN and Fort Sisseton, SD that in places can still be seen from nearby roads?

 

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Geeze, all you history guys are killing me! I had the answers to that Ellsworth one, but I totally forgot about the deadline. I'll get this one in on time! thanks

Paul

 

Well, I guess I'm the first one, this time! My answers were just PM'd to you! Thanks for the contest opportunity!

~Andrew

 

PM sent. Thanks

 

PM sent too! :bow:

Thanks!
Max

 

I'm not sure I should enter this one. I was borned and raised in good old Minnesota and may have an unfair advantage in both this contest and life in general of course. Go Tornadoes!

 

PM sent. Thanks!

 

Minnesota contest

PM sent.. :thumb:

 

PM sent and thanks for the quiz.

 

PM sent!

 

PMed you answers

Thanks for the contest and good luck to all!

 

Only 8 people so far? That means I have a 12.5% of getting the prize! C'mon guys, surely more of you can find the answers about Minnesota!

 

Shush! This contest is soooooo impossible. Don't even bother trying. Impossible I tell you.

 

lol

 

OK Im in - Just PM'd you with my answers ! Thanks-

 

Woohoo! NINE people! Now it's only an 11.1% chance!

 

PM sent !! Minnesota has a lot of history that I didn't even know about!!

 

PM sent

B

 

Less than 24 hours to go!

 

PM sent!! MN is a lot more interesting than I originally thought!!
Bill