Symbolizing the state
The blueberry muffin was adopted as Minnesota's official state muffin in 1988 and designated into law as Minnesota Statute 1.1496.
Gourmet Girl
What do a morel mushroom, a Lake Superior agate and a blueberry muffin have in common? They're all official symbols for Minnesota, of course.
Host Mary Lucia and reporter Nikki Tundel examine some of the things Minnesota holds dear -- from its state bird (the loon) to its state beverage (milk).
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