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Two French men reach the shore of Lake Superior to find Minnesota.
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Great Britain fought and won over eastern Minnesota from the French.
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Eastern Minnesota becomes a part of the United States of America.
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Minnesota's territory was created.
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Minnesota became the 32nd state to be part of the United States of America.
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The population of Minnesota was 172,023.
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Minnesota was the first state to send troops to fight for the Union in the American Civil War.