1. In 1918, the Minnesota Legislature ratified the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. This paved the way for Prohibition to take effect in the United States the following year.

2. On February 26, 1934, notorious gangster John Dillinger and his gang robbed the First National Bank in Mason City, Iowa. After being pursued by law enforcement, they found refuge in a cabin near Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. This led to a shootout with the FBI on April 22, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians and one FBI agent.

3. In 1989, Minnesota's first charter school, City Academy, opened its doors in St. Paul. The charter school movement has since grown, with over 160 charter schools currently operating in Minnesota.

4. On February 26, 1994, the Minnesota Timberwolves set an NBA record for most losses in a season when they fell to the Dallas Mavericks, marking their 53rd loss of the year. The Timberwolves finished the season with a record of 20-62.

5. In 2013, Minnesota became the first state in the nation to prohibit the use of triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly found in personal care products and household items. The ban took effect on January 1, 2017, and was supported by public health advocates who cited studies linking triclosan to health and environmental concerns.