1. On October 13, 1887, Minnesota State University, Mankato was founded as Mankato Normal School, making it the second oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
2. October 13, 1937, marked the opening of the Stillwater Lift Bridge, which spans the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota and Houlton, Wisconsin. It is one of only two remaining lift bridges on the entire Mississippi River system.
3. On October 13, 1926, Annie Oakley, one of the most famous sharpshooters in history, gave a performance in the city of Duluth, wowing audiences with her precision and accuracy. Oakley was known as "Little Sure Shot" and her visit to Minnesota was a major event for the state.
4. In 1970, the Minnesota Twins played their first World Series game on October 13, against the Baltimore Orioles. Although the Twins lost the game, they went on to win the series in seven games, becoming the first team in American League history to come from behind to win a World Series.
5. October 13, 1991, was a historic day for Minnesota's political landscape, as Paul Wellstone was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party to hold the position in 20 years. Wellstone went on to serve two terms before his death in a plane crash in 2002.
5 Fun Facts About October 13 In Minnesota History
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