1. On February 20, 1857, Governor Willis Gorman signed the act that created Minnesota's first state university - the University of Minnesota. It was later established in Minneapolis in 1869 and became one of the largest universities in the United States.

2. In 1872, the Minnesota State Legislature approved a bill that established the Minnesota Historical Society. This organization is responsible for preserving and sharing the history of the state, and it maintains several museums and historic sites across Minnesota.

3. On February 20, 1899, a train robbery occurred near Red Wing, Minnesota. The bandit, Frank Collins, was later arrested and sentenced to prison, but his daring heist remained the stuff of legend in the history of Minnesota's law enforcement.

4. In 1921, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law that prohibited the sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages. The law, known as the "Minnesota Dry Law," remained in effect until 1933 when the federal government repealed prohibition across the United States.

5. On February 20, 1935, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps were established in several locations across Minnesota. The CCC was a federal program designed to provide jobs and support for America's youth during the Great Depression, and it played a significant role in the development of Minnesota's state parks and forests.