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Hello from Minnesota

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June 20th 2007
Hello from the North Shore of Lake Superior. What a glorious day today. After the rain on Monday, Tuesday dawned sunny and 60 degrees. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky as we departed Story City, IA. The countryside is absolutely beautiful. The crystal blue sky contrasted with the dark rich green of corn as far as the eyes could see. Dotted along the corn, soybeans, and wheat fields were farm ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Duluth

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more