1. On February 3, 1916, Minnesota's first public radio station, KUOM, began broadcasting. It was initially created by the University of Minnesota to provide educational programming, but quickly evolved into a source of news and entertainment for the wider community.

2. In 1959, the American Football League held its inaugural draft on February 3. The Minnesota Vikings, who would join the NFL a few years later, made their first-ever draft selection in this draft, choosing running back Tommy Mason with the first overall pick.

3. On February 3, 1993, Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris signed a one-year contract with the team, ending a months-long contract dispute. Morris had been a key member of the Twins' World Series-winning team in 1991, and would go on to have a strong season in 1993.

4. The Minneapolis Lakers, one of the early dominant teams in professional basketball, played many memorable games on February 3 over the years. In 1951, they defeated the New York Knickerbockers 79-74 in one of the first nationally-televised basketball games. In 1963, they beat the Boston Celtics 129-123 in a high-scoring affair.

5. February 3, 1870, saw the founding of Mabelle School, one of the first schools for the deaf in Minnesota. The school was originally located in Minneapolis, but moved to Faribault in 1874, where it was renamed the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf. Today, the academy remains a vital resource for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.