{"product_id":"curious-fascinating-facts-minnesota-paperback","title":"Curious \u0026 Fascinating Facts: Minnesota - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrett Ortler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to know Minnesota like never before with this collection of facts and stories that explore the state's history and culture, including funny, weird, and wild moments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you think you know Minnesota, think again! Of course, there are the 10,000+ lakes, the Twin Cities, and the legendary winters--but did you know that winter surfing--yes, surfing--is a pastime for a hardy few on Lake Superior? How about that Minnesotans have won 2 of the 15 Nobel Prizes for Literature awarded to Americans? Have you heard about the giant troll statues found in the woods near Detroit Lakes? \u003ci\u003eCurious \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts: Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the North Star State and plenty of information that you never knew you needed to know!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Minnesota author Brett Ortler and packed with hundreds of facts--including the weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected--this book is perfect for the campfire, road trips, family games, trivia night, or quiet reading time. It goes beyond a history lesson--it's a journey through Minnesota's arts, culture, natural wonders, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest your knowledge with topics like these: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRundown of our wild winter weather, including the infamous 1991 Halloween Blizzard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWild encounters with wolves, moose--and some impressive state-record fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaul Bunyan legends and other larger-than-life stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFamous Minnesotans, from directors and actors to Nobel Prize-winning writers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a proud resident or a visitor who loves quirky facts, prepare to explore Minnesota--one fascinating fact at a time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrett Ortler\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, a naturalist, and an editor. As the Aquisitions Editor at Adventure Publications, he's worked on more than 300 titles pertaining to nature and the natural world. He is the author of several popular introductions to the natural world, including \u003ci\u003eBackyard Science Discovery Workbook: Midwest, Animal Tracks Activity Book, Beginner's Guide to Shipwatching on the Great Lakes, \u003c\/i\u003e and several others. His work appears widely, including in \u003ci\u003eThe Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, Slate, Salon, Minnesota Reformer, \u003c\/i\u003e and many other outlets. He lives in Minnesota with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46592627376325,"sku":"9781647556600","price":22.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/XXP7A1u_QM9781647556600.webp?v=1785063444","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/curious-fascinating-facts-minnesota-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}