This book is Minnesota through the eyes of the people who know it best: Minnesota photographers. Local photographers submitted their best photos, then Minnesota residents helped determine the cream of the crop to publish in these pages.

The editing power in this book was in the hands of the people. Local people. People who know Minnesota inside and out. Folks from all walks of life cast votes helped the editors select photos for publication. From 95,934 photo submissions to the pages of this book, 4.5 million votes helped shape this book. It’s a whole new approach to book publishing.