1. The first Ford Model T car was delivered to a Minnesota resident on September 29, 1908. The Model T, produced by the Ford Motor Company, was the first affordable automobile for the middle-class consumer and revolutionized the automobile industry.

2. On September 29, 1918, the deadliest train wreck in Minnesota's history occurred near Cloquet. Over 400 people were killed or injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train due to a communication error.

3. In 1951, the Minneapolis Lakers (now the Los Angeles Lakers) signed George Mikan, one of the most dominant basketball players of his era. Mikan led the Lakers to five National Basketball Association (NBA) titles and played in seven All-Star games during his time with the team.

4. The Lake Minnetonka regional park was dedicated on September 29, 1973. The park spans over 1,500 acres and features numerous outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, camping, and boating.

5. In 2012, Minneapolis became the first city in the United States to ban the use of plastic bags at grocery stores and retailers. The ban went into effect on September 29th of that year and aimed to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly practices.