1. In 1910, the city of Duluth passed an ordinance banning public spitting. This was in response to a widespread tuberculosis epidemic, and the law was strictly enforced, with fines ranging from $1 to $10.

2. On June 2, 1956, a tornado touched down in southwestern Minnesota, causing significant damage to the small town of Tracy. The storm killed nine people and destroyed over 200 homes.

3. In 1987, Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich signed a law designating the loon as the state bird. The loon is known for its haunting, beautiful call and is a common sight on Minnesota's lakes.

4. On June 2, 1991, the Minnesota Twins played their final game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis before moving to the new Target Field stadium in 2010. The Twins won the game 9-3 over the Kansas City Royals.

5. In 2015, the Minnesota Lynx, a women's professional basketball team, set a league record with their 29th straight regular-season home win. The Lynx went on to win their third championship that season, cementing their status as one of the WNBA's all-time great teams.