January 20 is a significant day in Minnesota history with many notable events and accomplishments taking place on this day. Here are five interesting facts about January 20 in Minnesota history:

1. In 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States, and Minnesota native Joan Mondale became the Second Lady. Joan Mondale was born in Eugene, Oregon, but spent much of her married life in Minnesota, where her husband, Walter Mondale, served as U.S. Senator and Vice President.

2. On January 20, 1859, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a bill establishing the State Normal School at Mankato, which later became Minnesota State University, Mankato. The bill created a training ground for teachers, with the goal of improving the quality of education in the state. Today, Minnesota State University, Mankato is a thriving institution that serves over 14,000 students.

3. Minnesota Governor Harold LeVander was inaugurated on January 20, 1967, becoming the first Republican to hold the office since 1931. LeVander's administration focused on reforms in education, welfare, and transportation, and he was known for his staunch support of private enterprise and small government.

4. In 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in attendance. Klobuchar, who was elected to the Senate in 2006, has been a strong advocate for issues such as consumer protection, telecommunications policy, and infrastructure development.

5. On January 20, 1942, the University of Minnesota's student newspaper, The Minnesota Daily, published its first issue. The newspaper has been in continuous publication ever since, making it one of the oldest student newspapers in the United States. Over the years, the Daily has covered a wide range of topics, from campus news to national and international events, and has won numerous awards for its reporting and journalism.