Monday, October 13, 2008
The blueberry muffin was adopted as Minnesota's official state muffin in 1988 and designated into law as Minnesota Statute 1.1496. (Gourmet Girl)
Symbolizing the state
May 9, 2008
St. Paul, Minn. — What do a morel mushroom, a Lake Superior agate and a blueberry muffin have in common? They're all official symbols for Minnesota, of course.
Host Mary Lucia and reporter Nikki Tundel examine some of the things Minnesota holds dear -- from its state bird (the loon) to its state beverage (milk).
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- Symbolizing the state (feature audio)
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