State Representative David Bly, MN District 25B

On May 11, 2008, Minnesota will reach its 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the United States of America. Beginning in January 2008, the Sesquicentennial will be a yearlong, statewide commemoration and a catalyst, to learn from our past and connect all of us as Minnesotans in creating a thriving, innovative future.
Statehood Week is Coming Up! (Check out the official events)
Statehood Week Festivities, May 11 – 18, including a Statehood Commemoration Ceremony in St. Paul, Capital for a Day in various communities across Minnesota, and the Statehood Festival & Expo on May 17 & 18 at the State Capital Grounds in St. Paul, to showcase Minnesota People, Places & Progress.

New! Learn more about the Official Sesqui events and other events happening throughout the state.

We invite you to join us all summer in honoring our home Minnesota, but especially this May. Be a part of this historic, once-in-a-lifetime event in Minnesota’s history. Share this invitation with your friends and family. It’s simple, just click here!