1. On December 9, 1858, Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state in the United States of America. This was significant for the state as it had previously been a part of the Minnesota Territory before gaining statehood.
2. On December 9, 1965, the ceremonial groundbreaking for the world-famous Mall of America took place in Bloomington, Minnesota. It was officially opened in 1992 and has since become a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
3. In 1995, on December 9, Garrison Keillor, the creator and host of the popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion, performed his last show at the World Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. The show had run for over 20 years and had become a beloved fixture of Minnesota culture.
4. December 9, 1972, marked the first regular season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the state's professional basketball team. The game was played at the old Metrodome in Minneapolis against the Seattle SuperSonics.
5. On December 9, 2020, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Commissioner, Jan Malcolm, announced the state's first-ever COVID-19 vaccine pilot program. This pilot program aimed to provide the vaccine to healthcare workers who are at the highest risk of exposure to the virus. This was an important step in combating the pandemic in the state.
5 Fun Facts About December 9 In Minnesota History
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