Minnesota allowed admission as a state

President Franklin Pierce signs an enabling act, allowing for Minnesota’s admission as a state. Within a few days, Congress passes another bill providing land grants for Minnesota railroads. As a result, a railroad line is planned to extend from St. Paul to Stillwater.

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