This comprehensive history of Minnesota provides a detailed and engaging overview of the state's past, from its early Native American inhabitants to its present-day status as a thriving and dynamic hub of industry and culture. Along the way, author Sanford Niles explores the key political, economic, and social developments that have shaped the state's unique identity.

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