Title: How did Minnesota become the Gopher State? - StarTribune.com
Headings: How did Minnesota become the Gopher State?
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How did Minnesota become the Gopher State?

Content: Mary Lynn Smith is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. She previously covered St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County. Before that, she worked in Duluth where she covered local and state government and business. She frequently has written about the outdoors. MaryLynn.Smith@startribune.com 612-673-4788 mlstrib
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