1. The Minnesota Twins played their first game at the Metrodome on March 29, 1982. The Twins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 in front of 52,279 fans.

2. On March 29, 1848, Minnesota became a territory after being separated from the Wisconsin Territory. This paved the way for Minnesota to become a state in 1858.

3. The Great Minneapolis Fire broke out on March 29, 1890, and destroyed 31 blocks of the city's downtown area. The fire resulted in over $1.5 million in damages and left thousands homeless.

4. On March 29, 1938, the state of Minnesota established the Minnesota Highway Patrol to increase safety on the state's highways. The Highway Patrol is still in operation today and helps keep Minnesota's roads safe.

5. The famous Minnesota poet Robert Bly was born on March 29, 1926, in Madison, Minnesota. Bly went on to win numerous literary awards and became a prominent figure in American poetry.