1. The first Leap Year proposal in Minnesota: In 1876, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill that allowed women to propose to men on Leap Year Day. Although the bill never became a law, it did help to break down traditional gender roles.

2. Hennepin County's first court trial on Leap Day: On February 29, 1860, the first trial in Hennepin County's new courthouse took place. The defendant, Frank Basquin, was found guilty of assault and sentenced to nine months in jail.

3. The first recorded Leap Year baby in Minnesota: In 1880, a baby boy was born in St. Paul on February 29, making him the first recorded Leap Year baby in Minnesota. His parents named him Terry Foster.

4. The state's first female lieutenant governor takes office on Leap Day: On February 29, 1976, Minnesota's first female lieutenant governor, Marlene Johnson, was sworn into office. She served under Governor Wendell Anderson from 1976 to 1979.

5. A snowy Leap Day in 2012: On February 29, 2012, a major snowstorm dumped over a foot of snow on parts of Minnesota. The storm caused numerous road closures and flight cancellations, making travel difficult for many people.