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A Clash of Cultures: Understanding the 1862 Dakota War

From: KFAI
Length: 59:31

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On August 17, 1862 a group of four young Dakota men on a hunting expedition killed five settlers who lived along the Minnesota river in what is now southwest Minnesota...and a war began. A Clash of Cultures: The 1862 Dakota War is a production of ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota Communities Read the full description.

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A Clash of Cultures: The 1862 Dakota War is a production of ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota Communities