1. In 1867, the University of Minnesota held its first commencement ceremony, graduating fourteen students.
2. In 1903, Duluth hosted its first aviation meet, featuring stunt pilots and hot air balloon rides.
3. In 1966, a tornado swept through northern Minnesota, causing extensive damage and killing 13 people.
4. In 1989, the first Mall of America, covering 4.2 million square feet, opened in Bloomington.
5. In 2015, Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage, following a 2013 Supreme Court ruling and a state legislative vote.
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