It’s an event that only happens every 116 years!

The last time a major party’s national convention was in the area was way back in 1892.

The Republican National Convention was held at the Industrial Exposition Building in Minneapolis.

At the convention, President Benjamin Harrison was nominated for re-election. His running mate was Whitelaw Reid.

Harrison ended up losing the election to the Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland. Cleveland had previously served as President, and had lost re-election to Harrison in 1888.