1. On June 3, 1852, the first edition of the Minnesota Pioneer newspaper was published in St. Paul. The Pioneer was the first daily newspaper in Minnesota and was known for its strong Republican views.

2. June 3, 1858, is the date of Minnesota's statehood. Minnesota became the 32nd state in the United States after signing the Constitution in 1857.

3. On June 3, 1901, Duluth, Minnesota, experienced a massive fire that destroyed around 40 city blocks and caused over $15 million in damages. The fire resulted in some of the biggest insurance claims ever made in the US at that time.

4. In 1916, on June 3, Minnesota banned the sale of beer with an alcohol content above 2.75%. This was a year before the nationwide prohibition of alcohol.

5. On June 3, 1967, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul held their first joint marathon. The event started in downtown Minneapolis and ended at the state Capitol building in St. Paul. Over 200 people participated that year, and the event has since become an annual tradition known as the "Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon."