1. The deadliest tornado in Minnesota history occurred on September 30, 1962. The F5 tornado struck the southern Minnesota communities of Chandler and Edgerton, killing 13 people and injuring more than 100 others.

2. On September 30, 1896, the first issue of the Duluth News Tribune was published. The paper has been in continuous publication ever since and is now the largest newspaper in northern Minnesota and part of the Forum Communications Company.

3. The Minnesota Twins clinched their first American League Central division title on September 30, 2002 with a win over the Detroit Tigers. The team went on to advance to the American League Championship Series that year.

4. September 30, 1974 marked the opening of the Minneapolis Convention Center. The 1.6 million square foot facility is one of the largest convention centers in the United States and has hosted numerous national and international conferences and events.

5. The University of Minnesota’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering was established on September 30, 1968. It has since grown to become one of the largest and most prominent computer science departments in the country, with a focus on research and innovation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-computer interaction.