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Putting Voices of the First People at the Center of Planning

By Robert Lilligren | July 30, 2020 We are fortunate in our state and region to have a history of strong leadership of Indigenous people, activists, and advocates. Currently, there…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiJuly 30, 2020

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Friends of the Falls and Native American Community Development Institute launch community engagement for The Falls Initiative, convene Native Advisory Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2020 (MINNEAPOLIS) - Friends of the Falls, in partnership with the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), announces a community engagement effort for The Falls…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiJuly 27, 2020

Voices of the Falls

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By Mark Andrew | June 1, 2020 Exactly five years ago today—June 1, 2015—the northern-most and newest federal Lock and Dam, was closed to navigation. It is an imposing structure…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiJune 1, 2020

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Mothballed lock in Minneapolis closer to new life as riverfront attraction

By Greg Stanley for Star Tribune Supporters of a plan to turn a decommissioned river lock in downtown Minneapolis into an unusual public space say the project is moving forward.…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMay 12, 2020

Media Coverage

Floating Ideas for Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock

It’s been four years since the last barge passed through Minneapolis’ Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock, and a group hoping to convert the site into the focal point of the…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiOctober 19, 2019

Media Coverage

Plan to remake lock and dam, Minneapolis riverfront taking shape

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ study of what to do with the lock and dam property near the Stone Arch Bridge is expected to wrap up in late spring.…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiOctober 11, 2019

Media Coverage

Former County Commissioner, Mark Andrew, Joins Initiative to Transform Lock & Dam into World-Class Visitors & Interpretive Center

Via an October 10 News Release: Mark Andrew, former Hennepin County Commissioner and chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, has been named president of Friends of the Lock &…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiOctober 10, 2019

Media Coverage

Once key to industry and transportation, Mississippi River poised for makeover in Minneapolis

By Janet Moore, Star Tribune. The Mississippi River’s blue-brown water lapped against the hull of Cory Parkos’ solar-powered leisure boat as he steered it away from Boom Island Park in…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiSeptember 14, 2019

Dakota-led nonprofit prepares for land restoration, cultural education at St. Anthony Falls

Putting Voices of the First People at the Center of Planning

Friends of the Falls and Native American Community Development Institute launch community engagement for The Falls Initiative, convene Native Advisory Council

Share Your Voice

Mothballed lock in Minneapolis closer to new life as riverfront attraction

Floating Ideas for Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock

Plan to remake lock and dam, Minneapolis riverfront taking shape

Former County Commissioner, Mark Andrew, Joins Initiative to Transform Lock & Dam into World-Class Visitors & Interpretive Center

Once key to industry and transportation, Mississippi River poised for makeover in Minneapolis

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