Historical clue formulations

• St. Cloud State University's state: Abbr. — 2021-07-04
• Sen. Al Franken's state: Abbr. — 2016-05-11
• Ont. neighbor — 2015-05-21
• Brooklyn Park setting: Abbr. — 2012-01-07
• Wisc. neighbor — 2010-03-23
• Where Bob Dylan was born: Abbr. — 2005-11-17
• Lake Wobegon's locale: Abbr. — 2004-03-12
• Voyageurs Natl. Park locale — 2002-09-22
• Its motto is L'Étoile du Nord: Abbr. — 2001-03-29
• Neighbor of Wis. — 1998-06-22