| Definitely need to change the motto but should also accept it in french, "L'etoile du nord" since that is the actual motto.
Should NOT accept gopher for the mascot, they are officially the golden gophers, though the singular should be accepted.
For famous people, Jessica Lange, Josh Hartnett, Craig Kilborn, Garrison Keillor, the Coen Brothers, Eddie Albert, Terry Gilliam, Jesse Ventura and Winona Ryder could be included.
State nicknames: Star of the North, Land of 10,000 lakes, Gopher state would be acceptable.
Electronics company Best Buy is headquartered here. As is 3M and Cargill (the largest privately owned company in the US).
Aquatennial should be taken out as it isn't that well known and it is a Minneapolis celebration NOT a Minnesota celebration.
Southdale was the first indoor mall in the country.
And also borders Canadian provinces Ontario and Manitoba to the north.
Just a few thoughts, but it is a great quiz idea! |