September 10, 1863

In the Civil War, the Third Minnesota Regiment is involved in the capture of Little Rock, Arkansas. A painting of their entry into the city hangs in the governor’s office in the state’s capitol.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

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September 9, 1863

In Faribault, five students attend the first classes held at the Minnesota School for the Deaf.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 8, 1884

A tornado moves through Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties, killing nine. White Bear Lake is hardest hit. A tornado also sweeps from White Bear in Ramsey County into Wisconsin after passing through Hennepin and Washington Counties, causing nine deaths and $4 million in damages.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 7, 1996

The Jesse James Gang raids Northfield’s First National Bank. Joseph Lee Heywood was killed for refusing to open the vault. One week later, the James Gang is caught after suffering from fatigue and wounds.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 6

A temperature of 105 degrees is recorded at New Ulm; temperatures of 103 degrees are recorded at Albert Lea, Pipestone, & St. Peter.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 5, 1905

A fire destroys Chisholm.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 4, 1941

A tornado hits Minneapolis, New Brighton, and White Bear Lake, four deceased and fifty injured.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 3, 1974

The earliest freeze in the Twin Cities happened with a temperature of 32 degrees reported at the airport.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 2, 1952

Doctors Floyd Lewis and C. Walton Lillehei perform the first hypothermic open, heart surgery, at the University Hospital in Minneapolis. During the procedure, the patient, a five,year,old girl, has her body temperature lowered to 79 degrees. She recovers, then she got to go home 11 days later.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.
Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

September 1, 1894

A forest fire destroys Minnesota cities of Hinckley, Sandstone, Mission Creek, and Brook Park. One estimate is 413 deaths.

Approximately 160,000 acres of land burn. The smoke halts shipping on Lake Superior.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.
Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.