1. On this day in 1820, the United States Congress granted permission for a military road to be constructed from Fort Snelling in Minnesota to Prairie du Chien in Wisconsin. This road helped to improve transportation in the area and facilitated trade between the two states.

2. June 24, 1851, marks the date that a treaty was signed between the United States government and the Dakota Sioux Tribe. The treaty ceded millions of acres of land in southern Minnesota, setting the stage for future conflicts between the Dakota people and white settlers.

3. In 1908, the St. Louis Park Amusement Park opened on this day. The park was a popular destination for Minnesotans and featured a roller coaster, dancing pavilion, and a variety of other attractions.

4. On June 24, 1947, the University of Minnesota won the College World Series in baseball. This marked the first national championship in any sport for the university.

5. June 24, 1992, saw the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mall of America, which would become the largest shopping mall in the United States. The mall was completed in 1993 and has become a major tourist attraction in Minnesota, featuring over 500 stores and dozens of restaurants and attractions.