1) In 1862, the Dakota War of 1862 officially ended with the execution of 38 Dakota warriors in Mankato, Minnesota. This remains the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
2) In 1922, the famous composer and musician Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He would go on to become one of the most successful and influential musicians of all time.
3) In 1941, the agricultural cooperative Land O'Lakes was founded in Minnesota. The company is known for its butter and other dairy products, and its logo featuring a Native American woman holding a butter box has become iconic.
4) In 1989, a large snowstorm hit the Twin Cities area, dumping over a foot of snow and causing widespread power outages. The storm became known as the "Great Thanksgiving Blizzard" and led to many businesses and schools being closed for several days.
5) In 2015, protesters gathered in Minneapolis to demand justice for Jamar Clark, a 24-year-old African American man who was killed by police officers. The protests continued for several weeks, with tensions between police and protestors often escalating.
5 Fun Facts About November 26 In Minnesota History
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