This video was produced by the State Department's Bureau of International Information Programs in June 2012. The speaker is U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides.

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[TEXT: 50 States in 50 Days
America the Unexpected
Minnesota]
I’m Tom Nides, the deputy secretary of state.

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[TEXT: Tom Nides, Deputy Secretary of State]
As a proud native of Duluth, Minnesota,

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I’d like to welcome you to the 50 States in 50 Days’
visit to my home state.

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But it’s not just my home state.

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It's the land of 10,000 lakes, and has been home to many
great Americans.

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[TEXT: F. Scott Fitzgerald]
People from the past, like the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald

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[TEXT: Charles Schulz]
and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz,

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[TEXT: Walter Mondale]
former Vice President Walter Mondale,

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[TEXT: Bob Dylan, Prince]
and the notable people of today like singers Bob Dylan, Prince,

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[TEXT: Vince Vaughn, The Coen Brothers]
actor Vince Vaughn, and the directors the Coen brothers.

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Minnesota isn’t just about the famous. It’s also about the great
outdoor activities,

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like cross-country skiing, fishing, canoeing, ice hockey, or quite
frankly my favorite, hiking.

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It’s also the home of a unique blend of cultures from around the
world.

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I invite you to start learning more about my home state when you

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visit Minnesota’s page on DiscoverAmerica.com.

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[TEXT: Explore the United States at DiscoverAmerica.com]

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[TEXT: Produced by the U.S. Department of State]

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