1. In 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol building was completed after 12 years of construction. The building's iconic dome, which stands at 223 feet tall, was the second largest in the world at the time of its completion.

2. On February 5, 1861, the state of Minnesota officially ratified the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

3. The Winter Carnival, a beloved Minnesota tradition, was first celebrated on February 5, 1886. The week-long festival features ice sculptures, snow sculptures, parades, and other winter activities.

4. In 2004, the University of Minnesota's men's hockey team set a new NCAA record for consecutive wins, with their 26th victory coming on February 5 against the University of Alaska-Anchorage.

5. On February 5, 1937, a massive snowstorm hit the Twin Cities area, dropping 17.1 inches of snow in 24 hours. This remains the largest single-day snowfall on record in the area.