1. In 1976, the iconic music venue First Avenue in Minneapolis opened its doors for the first time. The venue has since played host to countless memorable concerts and events, and was famously featured in the film "Purple Rain."

2. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the country, opened on October 10, 1988. The centerpiece of the park is the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" sculpture, which has become an iconic symbol of the city.

3. In 1854, the Treaty of La Pointe was negotiated between the United States government and the Ojibwe Nation, which had a significant impact on the history of Minnesota. The treaty ceded millions of acres of land from the Ojibwe to the government in exchange for various forms of compensation.

4. On October 10, 1919, Minneapolis firefighters went on strike in an effort to secure better pay and working conditions. The strike lasted for several weeks and was ultimately unsuccessful, but it highlighted the challenges faced by workers in the early 20th century.

5. In 1987, the Minnesota Twins won their first World Series championship, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. The Twins had previously won two other championships as the Washington Senators in 1924 and 1925, but this victory marked the first time that they had won a title since moving to Minnesota in 1961.