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Gopher State

American  

noun

  1. Minnesota (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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If 26 people had been missed in Minnesota, the Gopher State would have lost a seat.

From Seattle Times

The last time the Gopher State voted for a Republican was when Richard Nixon was reelected in 1972.

From Fox News

In the Gopher State, an estimated 250 schools lit up their stadiums on Monday night and shared #BeTheLight photos to social media, Fox 9 reports.

From Fox News

So long and short, I joined the USS Gopher State and sailed to Saudi with them.

From BBC

That doesn’t mean the next recession will bypass the Gopher State completely, but it should lessen its impact.

From Washington Times