Senator Amy Klobuchar

Working for the People of Minnesota

About Minnesota

Official Name:
State of Minnesota
Nicknames:
The North Star State, Land of 10,000 Lakes, The Gopher State
Capital:
St. Paul
Admitted to Union:
May 11, 1858
Governor:
Tim Pawlenty
Population:
4,919,479 (2000 Census)
State Song:
"Hail Minnesota"
Motto:
"The Star of the North"
State Seal:
State Flag:

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Minnesota is often known as the "Land of 10,000 lakes," and is the home of the beginning of the Mississippi River, the world's 3rd largest river. Minnesota holds a rich history and is home to over 15 Fortune 500 companies, the exciting Twin Cities metro area, and the vast agricultural, mining, reservation and prairie lands of greater Minnesota.

I invite you to explore Minnesota's roots and visit the abundant historical elements throughout the state. Along the way, make a stop at the second largest state fair in the nation, Minnesota's State Fair, and enjoy one of over 60 types of various food on a stick, lounge in one of the most visited park destinations in the county, the Lake Harriet/Lyndale Park of Minneapolis, or spend a few days on one of Minnesota's 11,842 lakes.

Minnesota Tourism Links

Fun Minnesota Facts

  • Francis Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • The world's largest pelican stands at the base of the Mill Pond dam on the Pelican River, right in downtown Pelican Rapids. The 15 1/2 feet tall concrete statue was built in 1957.
  • The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the United States were done at the University of Minnesota.
  • The stapler was invented in Spring Valley, Minnesota.
  • Candy maker Frank C. Mars of Minnesota introduced the Milky Way candy bar in 1923. Mars marketed the Snickers bar in 1930 and introduced the 5 cent Three Musketeers bar in 1937. The original 3 Musketeers bar contained 3 bars in one wrapper and each had a different flavor nougat inside.
  • There are 201 Mud Lakes, 154 Long Lakes, and 123 Rice Lakes commonly named in Minnesota.

Senators

Amy Klobuchar
Washington Office
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3244
http://klobuchar.senate.gov/

Al Franken
Washington Office
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5641
http://franken.senate.gov/

House of Representatives

Tim Walz
District 1
1722 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
http://walz.house.gov/

John Kline
District 2
1210 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2271
http://kline.house.gov/

Erik Paulsen
District 3
126 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2871
http://paulsen.house.gov/

Betty McCollum
District 4
1714 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6631
http://mccollum.house.gov/

Keith Ellison
District 5
1122 Longworth Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2305
Phone: (202) 225-4755
http://ellison.house.gov/

Michele Bachmann
District 6
107 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2331
http://bachmann.house.gov/

Collin Peterson
District 7
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2165
http://collinpeterson.house.gov/

Jim Oberstar
District 8
2365 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6211
http://oberstar.house.gov/

State Officials

Tim Pawlenty
Governor
Office of the Governor
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 296-3391
Toll Free: (800) 657-3717
Fax: (651) 296-2089
http://www.governor.state.mn.us/

Carol Molnau
Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor's Office
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 296-3391
Toll Free: (800) 657-3717
Fax: (651) 296-2089
http://www.governor.state.mn.us/

Senator Klobuchar’s Offices

302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Main Line: 202-224-3244
Main Fax: 202-228-2186
Toll Free: 1-888-224-9043

1200 Washington Avenue South, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Main Line: 612-727-5220
Main Fax: 612-727-5223
Toll Free: 1-888-224-9043

1134 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Main Line: 507-288-5321
Fax: 507-288-2922

121 4th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Main Line: 218-287-2219
Fax: 218-287-2930

Olcott Plaza, Suite 105
820 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
Main Line: 218-741-9690
Fax: 218-741-3692