2025 Minnesota Statutes
1.1466 STATE FOSSIL.
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Subdivision 1.Designation.
Castoroides ohioensis, commonly known as the giant beaver, or capa in Dakota and amik in Ojibwe, is designated as the official state fossil of the state of Minnesota.
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Subd. 2.Photograph.
A photograph of the giant beaver, approved by the commissioner of natural resources, shall be preserved and may be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes