August 22, 1912

Coya Knutson, the first female member of the Congress from Minnesota, was born.

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August 21, 1883

An F5 tornado hit the Rochester Area causing at least 37 deaths. This natural disaster was the catalyst for the creation of the Mayo Clinic.

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August 20th, 2007

At least six people died when a serious slow moving storm dumped up to 18 inches of rain in the town of Rushford in Winona County. 585 homes were affected and 300 were destroyed or sustained major damage.

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August 19, 2007

Johan Santana struck out a twins franchise record 17 strikes over eight shut out innings to lead Minnesota past the Texas Rangers, 1-0, in the final of a three-game set.

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August 18, 2007

The city of Hokah, MN recorded a state record amount of rainfall during a 24 hour span. They recorded 15.10 inches beating the previous record of 10.84 inches.

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August 17, 1862

The Dakota War of 1862 began along the Minnesota River. It was a conflict between the United States and several bands of the eastern Dakota that began as an effort by the Dakota to drive the whites out of their area.

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August 16, 1914

Grant and Stevens Counties are devastated after 1.5 mile wide tornado passes through.

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August 15, 2001

Alleged September 11th conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui was arrested in Minnesota.

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for their help.

August 14, 1830

Arsonists destroy the council house of the Indian agency at St. Peter’s (which later became Mendota). Corrupt traders disliked Indian agent Lawrence Taliaferro’s strict enforcement of federal regulations.

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August 13, 1893

Nearly 1,500 people were left without shelter after Minneapolis’ largest fire burned 23 square blocks.

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