1. In 1858, Minnesota officially joined the United States as the 32nd state. The state's name comes from the Dakota word for "sky-tinted water," referring to the many lakes within its borders.

2. In 1882, the famous outlaw Jesse James and his gang attempted to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota. The citizens of the town fought back, resulting in the deaths of two gang members and the capture of several others.

3. In 1904, the University of Minnesota opened its first stadium, Northrop Field, which would later become Memorial Stadium and then TCF Bank Stadium. The first game held at the stadium was a 17-6 victory over Iowa.

4. In 1922, the Pillsbury A Mill in Minneapolis exploded, killing 18 workers and causing extensive damage to the surrounding area. The mill, which was the largest flour mill in the world at the time, was rebuilt and operated until 2003.

5. In 1987, the Twins won their first World Series championship, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. The team's victory marked the first time a Minnesota team had won a major professional sports championship since the Minneapolis Lakers won the NBA title in 1954.