1. In 1947, the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opened to the public. The garden features over 40 permanent art installations, including the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture.

2. On July 15, 1967, fire destroyed the historic Pillsbury "A" Mill in Minneapolis. The mill was the largest flour mill in the world at the time of its construction in 1881 and played a major role in the development of the flour industry in the United States.

3. In 2011, the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA set a franchise record by earning their 10th consecutive victory. The team went on to win the WNBA Championship that season.

4. On July 15, 1974, the historic Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul reopened after a major renovation. The theater, which originally opened in 1910, is Minnesota's oldest surviving theater and has hosted numerous notable performers over the years, including Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion.

5. The Minnesota State Capitol building was officially dedicated on July 15, 1905 after five years of construction. The iconic building features a distinctive dome topped with a gold-plated statue known as the "Quadriga," which represents the four horses of mythology pulling the chariot of the sun.