Minnesota has a lot of lakes. That’s why its nickname is “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Lake Superior is the largest and most famous lake in the state. It’s also the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Bde Maka Ska is a lake in Minneapolis. Its name means “White Earth Lake” in the Dakota language. The name honors Native Americans in Minnesota.
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