On This Date in Minnesota History: August 26

August 26, 1848 – “The Stillwater Convention [was held on this date]. Delegates from unorganized territory formerly in Wisconsin meet and pass a resolution to be presented to the United States Congress asking for the organization of a new territory named "Minnesota." Because of this convention, Stillwater is later known as the ‘Birthplace of Minnesota.’”

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