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The first super computer, The Control Data 6600, was designed in August 1963 by Control Data Corporation of Chippewa Falls, Minnesota. It was mainly used by the military. Some of Minnesota's major businesses include Northwest Airlines, Target Corporation, Wells Fargo, Honeywell and Caterpillar. America's Career InfoNet lists Minnesota's top five employers as the University of Minnesota, 3M Co. Health Partners, Inc. Fairview University Medical Center and Methodist Hospital.

Minnesota at a Glance:

• Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

• 2005 Per Capita Income: $37,373

• Largest Cities: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Bloomington

• Minimum Hourly Wage: Larger employer - $6.15, Smaller employer - $5.25