1. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture was established on January 23, 1885. It was created to promote and enhance agriculture and farming throughout the state by providing various programs and services to farmers and ranchers.

2. On January 23, 1918, the United States War Department announced that Camp Dodge, a military training site located in Iowa, would be expanded to accommodate the additional troops needed for World War I. Many soldiers from Minnesota were sent to Camp Dodge for training before being deployed overseas.

3. Actor and comedian Kevin Pollak was born on January 23, 1957, in San Francisco, California. Despite not being from Minnesota, Pollak has performed at numerous comedy clubs throughout the state and has also been featured as a guest on several local radio programs.

4. On January 23, 1974, the city of Bloomington, Minnesota, unveiled plans for the Mall of America, which would eventually become the largest mall in the United States. The mall officially opened in 1992 and continues to attract millions of visitors each year.

5. In 2018, the Minnesota Vikings won their first playoff game in over a decade on January 23, beating the New Orleans Saints in a thrilling game. Despite eventually losing in the next round of the playoffs, the victory was a major moment for the team and its fans.