2. Jacqueline Fransway (1996)

TikTok Star

Social media personality and content creator who blew up on the app TikTok. She has acquired over 2.7 million fans and more than 54 million Likes thanks to her entertaining mix...

3. Clarence H. Johnston Sr. (1859)

Architect

Known for designing many state prisons and insane asylums in Minnesota, such as the Minnesota Security Hospital, several wings at the Minnesota Correctional Facility, and the Minnesota State Academies for...

4. John A. Ryan (1869)

Religious Leader

Catholic theologian who guided the country through huge societal changes at the turn of the 20th century.

5. Henry Stanley Plummer (1874)

Doctor

Endocrinologist who co-founded the prestigious Mayo Clinic and its landmark Plummer Building in Rochester, Minnesota.

6. Lesley J. McNair (1883)

War Hero

Lesley J. McNair is a famous War Hero, who was born on May 25, 1883 in United States. Commander of the WWII Army ground forces who was one of the...

7. Scott Stenzel (1970)

Race Car Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2010.

8. Harry O. Hoyt (1885)

Screenwriter

Harry O. Hoyt is a famous Screenwriter, who was born on August 6, 1885 in United States. Screenwriter who is best known for his first feature, Daredevil Jack. According to...

9. Clark Daniel Shaughnessy (1892)

Football Coach

Football coach who revived the T-formation strategy after decades of disuse.

10. Bugs Moran (1891)

Criminal

Chicago Prohibition-era gangster who was incarcerated three times before turning 21 years old and who popularized the act of driving by a rival's hangout and spraying it with bullets, which...

11. Joe Guyon (1892)

Football Player

American Indian halfback who led the New York Giants to the 1927 NFL championship over the Bears with his game-winnning touchdown.

12. Bernie Bierman (1970)

Football Coach

Legend of the University of Minnesota football program, he coached the Golden Gophers to five national championships in the 1930s and '40s.

13. Harold Hotelling (1970)

Mathematician

Pioneer of modern statistics who was also an influential economic theorist. He was also a longtime Mathematics Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received the...

14. Elmer Austin Benson (1895)

Politician

Elmer Austin Benson is a famous Politician, who was born on September 22, 1895 in United States. WW I veteran who became Minnesota’s 24th governor in 1937, risking his reputation...

15. Adolph Murie (1970)

Environmentalist

Naturalist who studied wolves in their native Arctic habitat and became instrumental in the forming the Denali National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. His book, A Naturalist in...

16. Percy Crawford (1970)

Religious Leader

The first documented televangelist who founded the religious program Youth on the March in 1949.

17. James Russell Wiggins (1903)

Journalist

James Russell Wiggins is a famous Journalist, who was born on December 4, 1903 in United States. Longtime Washington Post editor who took the paper from relative obscurity to national...

18. Max Conrad (1903)

Pilot

American aviator who set numerous records for long-distance and around-the-world flights.

19. Herbert Krause (1970)

Historian

An American writer, historian, and professor, he is known for such novels as Wind Without Rain, Neighbor Boy, and The Oxcart Trail. His acclaimed 1946 work, The Thresher, was a...

20. Reynold B. Johnson (1906)

Computer Scientist

Reynold B. Johnson is a famous Computer Scientist, who was born on July 16, 1906 in United States. Inventor and computer pioneer who invented the first computer hard disk drive...

21. Carl Richard Jacobi (1908)

Novelist

Carl Richard Jacobi is a famous Novelist, who was born on July 10, 1908 in United States. An American science fiction author, he is best known for the numerous stories...

22. Amy Elizabeth Thorpe (1910)

War Hero

Amy Elizabeth Thorpe is a famous War Hero, who was born on November 22, 1910 in United States. American-born spy known for her work during World War II with the...

23. Sheila Terry (1910)

Movie Actress

American screen and stage actress best known for appearing in several Western films with John Wayne. She acted in films such as Haunted Gold and 20,000 Years in Sing Sing.

24. Robert R. Gilruth (1913)

Engineer

Robert R. Gilruth is a famous Engineer, who was born on October 18, 1913 in United States. NASA scientist who led the Johnson Space Center in Houston and oversaw the...

25. Frank Brimsek (1970)

Hockey Player

American goalie nicknamed Zero for his 40 shutouts. His 13-year career from 1938 to 1950 paved the way for other American players in the NHL.

26. Robert Mondavi (1913)

Entrepreneur

Robert Mondavi is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on June 18, 1913 in United States. Popularized Napa Valley wines with his own Robert Mondavi Winery, which he grew into...

27. Gil Elvgren (1970)

Illustrator

Remembered for his paintings and illustrations of pin-up girls, this popular twentieth-century artist produced most of his work for the Minnesota-based Brown & Bigelow publishing company.

28. Charlie Ryan (1915)

Rock Singer

Singer who co-wrote and sang the hit rockabilly single "Hot Rod Lincoln."

29. Lester Delrey (1970)

Novelist

An American science fiction author and editor, he is most famous for his Winston Science Fiction series. The first novel in the series, Marooned on Mars, was published in 1952....

30. Kenneth H. Dahlberg (1970)

Entrepreneur

Central figure of the Watergate scandal who was also a successful entrepreneur and WWII fighter ace.

31. Billy Flynn (1985)

Soap Opera Actor

Billy Flynn is a famous Soap Opera Actor, who was born on May 29, 1985 in United States. Actor most well known for his portrayal of Chad DiMera on the...

32. Signa Mae (2003)

TikTok Star

Signa Mae is a famous TikTok Star, who was born on September 18, 2003 in United States. Social star best known for her lip sync videos on TikTok, where she...

33. Paul Granlund (1970)

Sculptor

American sculptor known for his figurative work made from bronze. He sculpted Dancing St. Francis, located at Wartburg College.

34. Phyllis Gates (1926)

Family Member

Minnesota-born woman most famous for being the former wife of actor Rock Hudson, whom she married in 1955. The marriage fell apart three years later after she discovered that Hudson...

35. David T. Lykken (1970)

Geneticist

Behavioral geneticist who worked on twin studies and lie detection. He was a faculty member at the University go Minnesota for the entirety of his career.

36. Derek Hughes (1971)

Magician

Comedian, actor, and magician who has appeared on many TV shows, including VH1's Celebracadabra and Comedy Central's Gong Show.

37. Katherine Norland (1973)

Movie Actress

Actress, writer and filmmaker who is best known for her role as Pageant Worker in an episode of the hit TV show Malcolm in the Middle. She is also an accomplished...

38. Liz Anderson (1930)

Country Singer

Pioneer in the female country singer-songwriter movement who released hits including "Mama Spank." She wrote songs for her daughter, including "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)."

39. Paige Goehner (2007)

Chef

Chef who was crowned as the winner of the sixth season of the children's baking contest Kids Baking Championship in 2019. For her victory, she received a $25,000 prize and a spread in...

40. Bob Johnson (1931)

Hockey Coach

Ice hockey coach who guided college, international, and professional teams, including the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team from 1966 until 1982.

41. tiktoktrey (2003)

TikTok Star

Content creator on TikTok whose lip-sync and comedy content has earned him more than 750,000 followers. He was known as iamthetreyjohnson on Instagram, but he later changed his account to tiktoktrey. 

42. Jon Hassler (1970)

Novelist

An American author and teacher, he is particularly known for novels with small-town Minnesota settings. His most famous works include The Love Hunter, Simon's Night, and A Green Journey.

43. Richard F. Kneip (1970)

Politician

American Democratic politician who served as 25th Governor of South Dakota during the 1970s. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to Singapore.

44. Jack VanSlooten (2004)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who has risen to fame for his uhjackk channel. He has earned massive popularity for his dances and lip-syncs often to popular hip-hop music.

45. Vincent T. Bugliosi Jr. (1934)

Non-Fiction Author

Prosecuted Charles Manson and his followers for the murders of Sharon Tate and others in 1969. He also wrote the 2008 book The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder.

46. Demolition D+ (1991)

YouTube Star

Demolition D+ is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on November 26, 1991 in United States. YouTuber who is known for his anime reviews on his DouchebagChocolat channel. He...

47. Lisa Lou Rivers (1991)

Instagram Star

Lisa Lou Rivers is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on April 25, 1991 in United States. Cosplayer, model, and Instagram star who is known for designing and dressing...

48. Gary Puckett (1942)

Pop Singer

Gary Puckett is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on October 17, 1942 in United States. Late 1960s pop rock sensation with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, the...

49. Aaron Brown (1948)

Journalist

Aaron Brown is a famous Journalist, who was born on November 10, 1948 in United States. American journalist who hosted World News Now on ABC and NewsNight with Aaron Brown...

50. Pyrce Regelman (2002)

TikTok Star

Known on the platform as pyrce15, he is a TikTok video creator who has posted relatable, trending, challenge, dance and other entertaining content. He has garnered more than 4.2 million...