1. On January 25, 1891, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert at the Exposition Building in Minneapolis. The orchestra, now known as the Minnesota Orchestra, is one of the state's most renowned cultural institutions.

2. The St. Paul Winter Carnival, one of Minnesota's most popular winter events, began on January 25, 1916. The festival includes ice sculpting competitions, parades, and other winter-themed activities.

3. On January 25, 1947, the University of Minnesota established the first kidney dialysis program in the world. The program, which was led by Dr. John Kolff, revolutionized the treatment of kidney disease and led to the development of modern dialysis equipment.

4. In 1972, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide. The case originated in Texas, but it had a profound impact on Minnesota's abortion laws, which were among the most restrictive in the country prior to the ruling.

5. On January 25, 1990, a Metro Transit bus driver named Greg Jennings saved the lives of 45 passengers after the bus caught fire on a highway in Minneapolis. Jennings, who was hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and bravery, received numerous awards and accolades for his actions.