why is minnesota the land of 10000 lakes
Minnesota (/ ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə / (listen); locally (ˌmɪnəˈso̞ɾɐ)) is a state in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North). Minnesota is also affectionately known as the "Land of 10,000 knee injuries" after the professional football team, the Minnesota Vikings, have piled up shredded ACLs and losses.