1. On November 9, 1889, the first issue of the "Duluth Evening Herald" was published. The newspaper was a significant source of news and information for the citizens of Duluth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. In 1918, a large influenza epidemic hit Minnesota, causing schools, theaters, and other public places to close. On November 9 of that year, the Minnesota State Board of Health issued a warning about the worsening outbreak, which eventually resulted in over 9,000 deaths in the state.

3. On November 9, 1926, the city of Virginia, Minnesota, was rocked by a massive explosion at a local mine. The blast killed 43 miners and was caused by the ignition of methane gas.

4. In 1965, the University of Minnesota's wrestling team suffered its first dual meet loss in over six years on November 9. The loss was to Oklahoma State and ended the Golden Gophers' record-breaking winning streak.

5. On November 9, 2005, the Minneapolis City Council approved a plan to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins baseball team. The decision ended years of debate about the team's future in the city and paved the way for a new home for the Twins, which opened in 2010.