History of Minnesota

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  • America Gained Minnesota

    America Gained Minnesota
    Republic of the United States of America gained eastern portion of Minnesota from Great Britain in American Revolution.

  • Statehood

    Statehood
    Minnesota became the 32nd state.

  • The Great Fire

    The Great Fire
    The first capital in Saint Paul was destroyed by fire.

  • First Ski Tournament

    First Ski Tournament
    First ski tournament was held in Saint Paul.

  • Bad Blizzard

    Bad Blizzard
    Western Minnesota struck by major blizzard, 109 people died.

  • Minnesota Man

    Minnesota Man
    Ancient remains of 20,000 year old skeleton nicknamed Minnesota Man found in Otter Tail county.

  • Businessman Kidnapped

    Businessman Kidnapped
    Businessman Edward G. Bremer of St. Paul kidnapped by the Barker-Karpis gang, ransom of $200,000 one of the largest ransoms in U.S.

  • U.S.Congress

    U.S.Congress
    Corya Knutson became first Minnesota woman elected to U.S. Congress.

  • Coldest Temperature

    Coldest Temperature
    Coldest official temperature recorded (-60 degrees Fahrenheit) near tower.

  • Bridge Collapsed

    Bridge Collapsed
    Part of I-35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi river, seven people were killed

  • Tom Petters

    Tom Petters
    Tom Petters convicted of biggest fraud ($3.65 billion) in Minnesota history, sentenced to 50 years in prision.