Minnesota is known for its harsh winters, nice people, and very large mosquitoes, but the state has also been a breeding ground for talent, as Dan Flynn makes clear in this fascinating collection of thumbnail biographies.

Robberies, murders, kidnappings - Minnesota has been home to several notorious crimes. Some were committed by infamous lawbreakers: the James-Younger gang, John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde and others. But not all misdeeds have been done by career criminals. Take a closer look at more than two dozen unlawful acts that rocked Minnesota and often grabbed headlines across the country.

A chronological compendium of remarkable and curious events in the history of the North Star State

Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Minnesota.

The Famous People in Minnesota Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo packs are perfect for: ¥ Writing Projects ¥ Biography Projects ¥ Graphic Timelines ¥ Bulletin Boards ¥ State Studies ¥ Learning Centers ¥ Classroom Decoration ¥ And More! This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs is 9 pages. The TeacherÕs Guide provides ideas for two basic ways to use the photo packs: Classroom Display and Learning Activities. Click HERE to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs. The 12 Photos/Pictures for Minnesota are: ¥ ALEXANDER RAMSEY, Governor and U.S. Senator ¥ MARTHA RIPLEY, Physician and WomenÕs Suffrage Activist ¥ THE MAYO BROTHERS, Established the Mayo Clinic ¥ F. SCOTT FITZGERALD, Novelist and Short Story Writer ¥ CHARLES LINDBERGH, Pilot Who Made First Solo Transatlantic Flight ¥ HUBERT HUMPHREY, U.S. Vice President Under President Lyndon Johnson ¥ EUGENE MCCARTHY, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator ¥ TONI STONE, First Female Player in Negro Baseball Leagues ¥ CHARLES SCHULZ, Cartoonist Who Created Comic Strip Peanuts ¥ WALTER MONDALE, U.S. Vice President Under President Jimmy Carter ¥ ARTHUR FRY, Co-Inventor of 3M Post-It Notes ¥ ROGER MARIS, Major League Baseball Player