1. In 1895, the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin played their first ever college football game on November 27th at Northrop Field in Minneapolis. The game ended in a 6-6 tie.
2. On November 27, 1922, the St. Paul Hotel, located in downtown St. Paul, officially opened its doors. The hotel is still in operation today and is a landmark in the city.
3. In 1941, the U.S. Navy began construction on a large munitions plant in Rosemount, Minnesota on November 27th. The plant produced bombs and other weapons during World War II.
4. Bloomington, Minnesota's famous Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States, opened its doors on November 27, 1992. The mall is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, and attractions.
5. On November 27, 2016, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This was the first regular season game played in the new stadium, which had opened earlier that year.
5 Fun Facts About November 27 In Minnesota History
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