1. In 1883, construction of the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul officially began on January 16th. The building was completed in 1905 and remains a prominent landmark in the city.

2. On January 16th, 1904, the temperature in Tower, Minnesota dropped to a bone-chilling -60 degrees Fahrenheit, setting the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state.

3. The legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was born on January 16th, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota. He grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota and is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history.

4. January 16th, 1919 saw the beginning of the infamous "Minnesota Nightclub Fire" in Duluth that claimed the lives of over 40 people. The tragedy was the worst in the city's history and led to significant changes in fire safety regulations across the state.

5. In 1936, the first ever professional basketball game in Minnesota was played on January 16th between the Minneapolis Lakers and the Rochester Royals. The Lakers went on to become one of the most successful teams in NBA history, winning numerous championships in the 1950s.