1. In 1959, the Rouchleau Mine in Virginia, Minnesota closed down, marking the end of an era of iron ore mining in the region. The mine had been operational for over 40 years and was once one of the largest underground iron ore mines in the world.

2. On May 25, 1972, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-2 in the first game ever played at the newly-built Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. The stadium, which was also known as the "Met," was the home of the Twins and Minnesota Vikings until it was demolished in 1985.

3. In 1985, the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" sculpture was unveiled at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The sculpture, created by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, has since become a symbol of the city.

4. On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress, calling for the United States to commit to landing a man on the moon before the end of the decade. The speech is considered a seminal moment in the space race and sparked a wave of enthusiasm for space exploration across the country.

5. In 1979, the Minnesota North Stars advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in team history. Despite ultimately losing to the New York Islanders in five games, the North Stars' playoff run remains one of the highlights of the team's history in Minnesota.