List of Famous people born in Minnesota, United States of America
Yung Gravy
Matthew Raymond Hauri, better known as Yung Gravy, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur from Minnesota. He first gained recognition in 2017, when his songs "Mr. Clean" and "1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot" gained traction on SoundCloud, the former of which is now RIAA certified Platinum and the latter of which is now RIAA certified Gold. Since 2017, Yung Gravy has completed seven international tours and has released one mixtape, three albums, and four EPs. Yung Gravy is often associated with fellow artists Chief Keef, Lil Baby, and bbno$, as well as producers Y2K, Jason Rich, and Engelwood.
Riddick Moss
Michael Carter Rallis is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Madcap Moss.
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper
Heidemarie Martha Stefanyshyn-Piper is an American Naval officer and former NASA astronaut. She has achieved the rank of Captain in the United States Navy. She is also a qualified and experienced salvage officer. Her major salvage projects include de-stranding the tanker Exxon Houston off the coast of Barbers Point, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and developing the plan for the Peruvian Navy salvage of the Peruvian submarine Pacocha.
Kerri Hoskins
Kerri Ann Hoskins Reavis is a former glamour model and video game actress.
John Lurie
John Lurie is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-founded the Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble, acted in 19 films, including Stranger than Paradise and Down by Law, composed and performed music for 20 television and film works, and produced, directed, and starred in the Fishing with John television series. In 1996 his soundtrack for Get Shorty was nominated for a Grammy Award, and his album The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits has been praised by both critics and fellow musicians.[]
Matt Cullen
Matthew David Cullen is a retired American ice hockey center who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Cullen is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and earned a bronze medal in the World Championships as a member of the U.S. team.
Zeke Nnaji
Ezekiel Tobechukwu "Zeke" Nnaji is a Nigerian-American basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted 22nd overall in the 2020 NBA draft. He played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.
William C. Canby, Jr.
William Cameron Canby Jr. is a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting in Phoenix, Arizona.
Matt Birk
Matthew Robert Birk is a former American football center. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and later played for the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football at Harvard. Birk is a two-time All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowl selection, and a Super Bowl champion.
Curtis Axel
Joseph Curtis Hennig is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Curtis Axel.