1. On August 10, 1849, the Minnesota Territory was established by an act of the United States Congress. This paved the way for Minnesota to eventually become the 32nd state of the union in 1858.

2. In 1901, the Minnesota State Fair opened its gates for the first time at its current location in Falcon Heights. The fair has become a beloved annual tradition that attracts over 2 million visitors each year.

3. August 10, 1929 marked the official dedication of the High Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota. This iconic structure spans the Mississippi River and provides stunning views of both St. Paul and Minneapolis.

4. The Minnesota Twins played their first ever game in the brand new Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on August 10, 1982. The Twins would go on to win that game against the Seattle Mariners with a score of 5-2.

5. On August 10, 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour traffic, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. The tragedy prompted a wave of infrastructure improvements across Minnesota and the nation as a whole.