Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Saint Paul is the state capital. There are currently 87 counties each with a courthouse .
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Saint Paul / Minneapolis ( Architects – Buechiner & Orth / Toltz, King & Day / Charles E Bell )
Highest Point – Eagle Mountain ( 2,301 feet ) is located in Cook County
Lowest Point – Lake Superior ( 602 feet ) is located in Cook County, Lake County and Saint Louis County
Oldest Courthouse - Dodge County (1870)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Washington County (1870)
State Capitol – Saint Paul
Governor Mansion – Saint Paul