1. On April 25, 1983, the Minnesota Twins played their first game at the iconic Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 and went on to win their first World Series championship that year.
2. In 1865, a group of Dakota warriors surrendered to U.S. troops at the Lower Sioux Agency in Redwood County on April 25. This marked the end of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and resulted in the execution of 38 Dakota men.
3. On April 25, 1974, the University of Minnesota's women's track team won their first Big Ten Conference championship. The team went on to win the championship again in 1975 and 1976, marking a significant milestone for women's sports at the university.
4. The Minnesota State Capitol Building was completed on April 25, 1905, after four years of construction. The building serves as the seat of government for the state and features stunning architecture and artwork.
5. On April 25, 1958, the Iron Range Mining and Industrial Museum opened in Chisholm, Minnesota. The museum provides a glimpse into the history of mining on Minnesota's Iron Range and showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the industry.
5 Fun Facts About April 25 In Minnesota History
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