50 Minnesota Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read

1What is the state flower of Minnesota?
2Which large mall is located in Bloomington, Minnesota?
3Minnesota is known as the 'Land of _______ Lakes.'
4Which large cereal company originated in Minneapolis?
5What is the state bird of Minnesota?
6In which city is the oldest continuously running theater in the state?
7Which river is the northernmost tributary of the Mississippi?
8What nickname did Minnesota's Iron Range get due to its rich iron ore deposits?
9Which famous singer hailed from Hibbing, Minnesota?
10Minnesota's state gemstone is known as what?
11In which city is the Mayo Clinic based?
12Who was Minnesota's first female U.S. Senator?
13Which Minnesota city is considered the 'Halloween Capital of the World'?
14The Jolly Green Giant statue stands in which Minnesota city?
15Which Minnesota lake holds the title as the 'Birthplace of Waterskiing'?
16What's the state tree of Minnesota?
17Minnesota's largest candy store is located near which town?
18Which state university in Minnesota is the oldest and largest?
19Who wrote the 'Little House on the Prairie' series based on her childhood in Minnesota?
20Which soda was invented in Minnesota in the 1930s?
21Which major U.S. bank was founded in Minneapolis in 1929?
22Which Minnesota city claims to be the 'Ice Fishing Capital of the World'?
23Which is the southernmost town in Minnesota?
24What is Minnesota's official state muffin?
25Who was the famous aviator born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?
26Which famous cartoonist, creator of 'Peanuts', was from St. Paul?
27Minnesota's International Wolf Center is located in which city?
28What does the name 'Minnesota' mean in Dakota language?
29Which Minnesota town is known as the 'Loon Capital of the World'?
30Which town has a monument dedicated to 'Babe the Blue Ox'?
31What is Minnesota's highest natural point?
32Which U.S. Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner hailed from Minnesota?
33The SPAM Museum can be found in which Minnesota town?
34Which event in Minneapolis celebrates the city's milling history?
35Which Minneapolis bridge tragically collapsed in 2007?
36Which Minnesota city has a festival called 'Whiz Bang Days'?
37What is Minnesota's official state mushroom?
38Which Minnesota national forest is the largest east of the Mississippi River?
39Which river forms Minnesota's eastern border with Wisconsin?
40The Minnesota State Fair is often referred to as what?
41What is the name of Minnesota's minor league baseball team?
42Which was the first indoor shopping mall in the United States?
43Which Minnesota musician is known for hits like 'Purple Rain'?
44Which is the largest lake located entirely within the state of Minnesota?
45Which Minnesota company is one of the world's largest producers of sandpaper?
46In which Minnesota city would you find the historic James J. Hill House?
47The Minnesota Orchestra performs in which venue?
48Which city is known as the 'Root Beer Capital of the World' due to its annual festival?
49Which Minnesota city holds an annual 'Turkey Day' celebration?
50Which Minnesota county is the largest by land area?