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Sarah Wakefield the only one of 100 captive men & women to testify for the Dakota after the 1862 war [View all]
This week's history lesson from Curt Brown
Reading the comments, what amazes me is that nothing brings the racists out faster in Minnesota than a mention of the U.S.-Dakota war, even after 160 years (mention of a successful reservation casino works almost as fast).
https://www.startribune.com/sarah-wakefields-160-year-old-account-still-illuminates-our-understanding-of-u-s-dakota-war/600250901/
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