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5 Fun Facts About April 17 In Minnesota History
1. The first ever edition of the Minneapolis Tribune newspaper was published on April 17, 1867. 2. On April 17, 1979, the Minnesota North Stars advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in the team's history. 3. April 17, 1937, marked the opening night of the iconic...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In Minnesota History
1. The first Earth Day was celebrated in Minnesota in 1970 on April 16. The day was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson to promote environmental awareness and activism across the country. 2. On April 16, 1857, the city of Owatonna was officially incorporated. Owatonna was a major hub for transportation...
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In Minnesota History
1. In 1907, the city of Duluth experienced its worst natural disaster when the St. Louis River flooded due to heavy rains. Over 400 homes were destroyed and 23 people lost their lives. 2. On April 15, 1920, the Minnesota State Capitol was completed after nine years of construction. The...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Minnesota History
1. In 1925, Babe Ruth played his first game in Minnesota. Ruth and the New York Yankees played the Minneapolis Millers in an exhibition game, where Ruth hit a home run out of Nicollet Park. 2. On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Minnesota Governor William Marshall condemned...
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Minnesota History
1. On April 13, 1965, the Minnesota Twins played their first game at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. The Twins lost the game 5-3 to the Kansas City Athletics but would go on to win their first American League pennant that season. 2. In 1862, the Dakota War began in Minnesota....
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In Minnesota History
1. On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, and Minnesota was one of the first states to offer troops to the Union cause. Over 24,000 Minnesotans served in the war, and the state played a vital role in supporting the Union effort. 2. In 1938, the first celebration...