What major event happend in Minnesota 2000?

In the year 2000, two major events occured in Minnesota:

1. U.S. Presidential Election: Minnesota saw a close presidential race between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore. Bush ultimately won the state by a margin of just over 3 percentage points, securing the state's 10 electoral votes.

2. Minneapolis Central Library Opening: The Minneapolis Central Library, designed by architect Cesar Pelli, opened its doors to the public on January 1, 2000. This new library facility replaced the old Central Library and offered a modern, state-of-the-art space for learning and research.