1. March 4, 1857: Minnesota becomes a state
March 4, 1857, was a historic day for Minnesota as it officially became the 32nd state in the Union. The state was founded on May 11, 1858, after a territorial legislature drafted a constitution, which was approved by the US Congress.

2. March 4, 1861: Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States. Although the inauguration took place in Washington D.C., the event was closely followed by many Minnesotans as they were eager to see a change in government and an end to slavery.

3. March 4, 1875: Minnesota's first official hockey game
On March 4, 1875, the first official hockey game in Minnesota was played between the Minneapolis Gymnastics Club and a team from St. Paul. The game was played on an outdoor rink, and although many of the players had never skated before, it marked the beginning of a long and storied hockey tradition in Minnesota.

4. March 4, 1881: President James A. Garfield visits Minnesota
On March 4, 1881, President James A. Garfield visited Minnesota during a nationwide tour. During his visit, Garfield gave a speech at the state capitol building in St. Paul, where he discussed the importance of states working together for the benefit of the nation.

5. March 4, 1974: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport opens
On March 4, 1974, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport officially opened for business. The airport has since grown to become one of the busiest in the country, serving millions of passengers each year and contributing greatly to the state's economy.