1. In 1916, the Great Northern Railway completed construction on a new hotel in Minot, North Dakota. The hotel, known as the Great Northern Hotel, was a luxurious 10-story building that was designed in a neoclassical style. The hotel became a popular destination for travelers and served as a landmark in Minot for many years.

2. On April 26, 1933, the North Dakota State Highway Department announced plans to construct a new highway that would connect the cities of Fargo and Hillsboro. The new highway, which was dubbed the Fargo-Hillsboro Highway, would become a vital transportation link for the region and would help to spur economic development in the area.

3. In 1940, the city of Bismarck, North Dakota was hit by a massive tornado that caused widespread damage and resulted in the deaths of 10 people. The tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected the entire region and was one of the most severe weather events to occur in North Dakota during the 20th century.

4. On April 26, 1973, the North Dakota State Capitol building was officially opened to the public. The building, which was designed by architect Joseph Bell DeRemer, was constructed over a period of several years and cost over $2 million to complete. The State Capitol building is now a popular tourist destination and is regarded as one of the most impressive examples of neoclassical architecture in the United States.

5. In 1989, the North Dakota State Legislature passed a law designating the Western Meadowlark as the state bird of North Dakota. The Western Meadowlark is a common bird in the Great Plains region and is known for its distinctive orange and black plumage. The bird was chosen as the state bird of North Dakota in recognition of its importance to the state's natural heritage and cultural history.