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This Day in Minnesota History

October 13, 1857

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ISBN: 0873514165
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The state constitution is ratified by popular vote. In the accompanying gubernatorial election, Henry H. Sibley beats Alexander Ramsey by a slim margin of 240 votes out of 35,340 cast.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: October 13, 2023