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Beyond the Tipi
“You can look at bark lodges in a book all day long, but to have the actual structure in front of you really brings our past to life.” In 2024, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) built a bark lodge, which is the traditional summer home of the Dakota people. Its presence marks a revival […]
The Return of Our Relatives
“The story of the bison mirrors the story of Dakota people in many ways, and both are resilient.” Nearly two years ago, the SMSC accepted a herd of bison as a gift from the Sisseton Wah...
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Brat Wagon Season is Here
The Brat Wagon is back this summer and better than ever—now with two days each week to visit one of the SMSC’s most popular lunch offerings!
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Free Food Distributions Coming Up
#SMSCgives Food Distribution FAQs The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) will be hosting its annual #SMSCgives Free Food Distributions on Wednesday, May 21 and Wednesday, June 18 in the Da...
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Check Out the Spring Edition of Wiċoṡkaŋ
Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and new beginnings -- a sentiment that resonates deeply within the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
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The Meadows at Mystic Lake to Host U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier
Tee Sheet | Leaderboard The Meadows at Mystic Lake will add another noteworthy event to its illustrious history book this month when the award-winning SMSC golf course hosts a U.S. Women’s Open qua...
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County Road 82: Upcoming Road Construction
Road construction on County Road 82 will begin soon. This will involve the milling and overlay of County Road 82 from County Road 21 to County Road 17, curb and storm sewer repairs, and installatio...
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Where Taste Meets Tradition
Offering an extensive menu suitable for any occasion, Native Harvest Catering has built a reputation for providing memorable culinary experiences.
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Building a Better Future for Our Neighbors
At more than 1,800 staffed volunteer hours and counting, the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity project is already the largest charitable undertaking in SMSC history.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to Host Third Annual Dakota Language Bowl
This exciting event will once again feature friendly competition, great prizes, and an opportunity for Dakota speakers of all levels to come together and celebrate the language.
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