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mnísota

Mnísóta is an alternate or cognate spelling used in some linguistic and historical contexts to refer to the U.S. state of Minnesota. The name derives from the Dakota Sioux term Mní Sóta, meaning clear water, from which the modern name Minnesota is ultimately drawn.

Geography and climate: Mnísóta lies in the Upper Midwest of the United States. It is bordered by

History: Indigenous peoples, including the Dakota and Ojibwe, inhabited the region for centuries before European contact.

Demographics and economy: As of the 2020 census, Mnísóta had a population of about 5.6 million. The

Culture and identity: The state is known for its Nordic and German heritage, Indigenous histories, and contributions

Canada
to
the
north,
Wisconsin
to
the
east,
Iowa
to
the
south,
and
North
Dakota
and
South
Dakota
to
the
west.
The
state
contains
thousands
of
lakes,
including
the
headwaters
of
the
Mississippi
River,
and
ranges
from
boreal
forests
in
the
north
to
rolling
prairies
in
the
south.
The
climate
is
humid
continental,
with
cold
winters
and
warm
summers;
regional
variation
is
significant
near
the
Great
Lakes
and
in
the
northern
forests.
French
and
later
American
exploration
and
settlement
followed
in
the
17th–19th
centuries.
Minnesota
Territory
was
established
in
1849,
and
Minnesota
was
admitted
to
statehood
in
1858.
The
state
experienced
growth
through
logging,
mining,
and
agriculture,
and
it
saw
conflicts
such
as
the
Dakota
War
of
1862
and
subsequent
waves
of
immigration
from
Europe.
Twin
Cities—Minneapolis
and
Saint
Paul—form
the
urban
core,
with
diverse
communities
across
the
state.
The
economy
is
broad,
including
healthcare,
education,
manufacturing,
agriculture,
and
services.
Notable
institutions
include
the
University
of
Minnesota
and
Mayo
Clinic
in
Rochester;
major
companies
span
technology,
finance,
and
retail.
Tourism
centers
on
outdoor
recreation,
the
Mall
of
America,
and
cultural
institutions
in
the
Twin
Cities.
to
music,
arts,
and
sports.
The
name
Mnísóta
appears
in
linguistic
and
historical
discussions
as
part
of
Minnesota’s
origins.