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VIDEO:  150 Years of Statehood
 
 
On May 11th, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted to the Union. Many people gathered at the State Capitol last weekend to to take part in the Sesquicentennial kick-off celebration.
by  CarissaJ  on May 14,2008
 
 
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