Adopted in 1904 as a school song. In 1945, the Minnesota State Legislature approved the tune as a state song. The second verse of the university lyrics honoured the second school's president of the University of Minnesota. A regional anthem of Minnesota. Lyricist: Cyrus Northrop Composer: Truman Rickard University lyrics is available under the state lyrics == Main country == United States https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2955341 == State lyrics == Minnesota, Hail to Thee, Hail to Thee, our state so dear, Thy light shall ever be A beacon bright and clear. Thy sons and daughters true Will proclaim Thee near and far. They shall guard Thy fame and adore Thy name; Thou shalt be their Northern Star! == University lyrics == Minnesota, Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee, our College dear! Thy light shall ever be A beacon bright and clear. Thy sons and daughters true Will proclaim Thee near and far. They will guard Thy fame And adore Thy name; Thou shalt be their Northern Star!