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.