Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous. Minnesota's growth initially centered on timber, agriculture and railroads. During the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, European immigrants arrived in significant numbers, particularly from Scandinavia, Germany, and Central Europe. Come visit and experience a little "Minnesota nice" and oh, you ‘betcha in this 24"x 30" 1000 piece puzzle. By Kate Ward Thacker