1. In 1849, the Minnesota Territory was established by an act of Congress. This marked the beginning of a new era for the region, as it transitioned from being a part of the Wisconsin Territory to a standalone territory with its own government.

2. On October 17, 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux was signed between the United States government and the Dakota Nation. The treaty ceded a large portion of Dakota land to the US, effectively pushing the Dakota people westward and facilitating westward expansion.

3. In 1904, the first automobile race in Minnesota was held in St. Paul. The 10-mile race was won by J.H. Letourneau, who drove a Knox car at an average speed of 40 miles per hour.

4. On October 17, 1910, the University of Minnesota football team defeated the University of Chicago in the first game ever played at Northrop Field. The Gophers won the game by a score of 6-0, and the victory marked the beginning of a new era for the team, which went on to become one of the most successful in college football history.

5. In 1987, the Minnesota Twins became World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. The team defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, with the decisive victory coming in Game 7 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Twins' victory sparked a wave of excitement and pride throughout the state, and the team remains a beloved fixture of Minnesota sports culture to this day.