There have been a total 212 Minnesotans in the NHL (197 skaters + 15 goaltenders) as of January 2011. Minnesota has produced the most NHL players from the U.S. states.
For active players, about 40. (counting pitchers...)
All teams have a 40-man roster.
Fargo is in North Dakota but if you're trying to ask "How many miles is it from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Fargo, North Dakota the answer is 239 miles
about 20 miles