1. The Minnesota Lynx Won their First WNBA Championship in 2011:
On October 7, 2011, the Minnesota Lynx won their first WNBA championship. They defeated the Atlanta Dream 73-67 in Game 3 of the finals series.

2. Oliver H. Kelley founded the Grange in 1867:
On October 7, 1867, Oliver H. Kelley founded the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, a fraternal organization of farmers. The Grange's goal was to provide educational and social opportunities to farmers as well as to advocate for their interests.

3. The First Intercollegiate Football Game in Minnesota was played on October 7, 1892:
On October 7, 1892, the first intercollegiate football game in Minnesota was played between the University of Minnesota and Hamline University. The Gophers won 4-0, marking the beginning of Minnesota's storied football tradition.

4. The First Oktoberfest in Minnesota happened on October 7, 1861:
On October 7, 1861, the first Oktoberfest celebration in Minnesota was held in St. Paul. The event featured German food, music, and dancing.

5. The Minnesota Twins win the American League Division Series in 2002:
On October 7, 2002, the Minnesota Twins clinched the American League Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. The Twins went on to face the Anaheim Angels in the AL Championship Series but lost in five games.