Question 1: Which city hosts this winter carnival?
- St. Paul
- Milwaukee
- Chicago
Correct Answer: St. Paul
Fact: Minnesota's capital city celebrates the season's beauty each year with the St. Paul Winter Carnival. This year's event takes place from January 25 to February 4, featuring ice sculptures, parades, competitions, music, and more.
Question 2: Which city’s winter festival inspired the St. Paul Winter Carnival?
- Montreal
- Toronto
- Ottawa
Correct Answer: Montreal
Fact: Inspired by a winter festival in Montreal, the St. Paul Winter Carnival debuted in 1886. City officials had been annoyed by suggestions from out-of-town reporters that their city was uninhabitable in the coldest months and set out to prove that St Paul thrived during winter.
Question 3: What state symbol is Minnesota replacing?
- Flag
- Bird
- Motto
Correct Answer: Flag
Fact: In response to complaints about the depiction of a Native American on the 1893 state flag, a state commission has chosen a new design by artist Andrew Prekker. It features imagery that represents the state's outline, its many lakes, and the state motto 'The Star of the North.'