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Hmong American Farmers Association

The Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) was co-founded by siblings Janssen and Pakou Hang in November 2011. Since then, the St. Paul-based organization has helped Hmong American farmers develop profitable, sustainable businesses in Minnesota.

Sandy Lake Tragedy

In the fall and early winter of 1850, the US government forced thousands of Lake Superior Ojibwe to leave their homeland in Wisconsin and gather at Sandy Lake, in Minnesota Territory, to receive an annual treaty payment. When the money never arrived and the government provided spoiled rations, many tried to return to Wisconsin. As a result, about 400 Ojibwe people died from starvation, disease, and exposure in what is known as the Sandy Lake Tragedy.

Traditional Ojibwe lacrosse stick

Traditional lacrosse stick used by Jack F. Rohr (Ojibwe) between 1900 and 1932.

Traditional lacrosse ball

Ojibwe painted leather lacrosse ball made in the early to mid-twentieth century.

Traditional Native American Lacrosse in Minnesota

Known as one of the continent’s oldest team sports, lacrosse was invented by Native American nations that played the game for social, political, and ceremonial purposes. Today, in Minnesota, Native Americans continue to play lacrosse in the same manner and on the same fields as they have for over 400 years.

Twin Cities Ordinance Plant magazine cover, Minneapolis Sunday Tribune

Magazine insert cover illustration promoting the Twin Cities Ordinance Plant. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal Magazine, March 11, 1942. Illustration by Oswald "Oz" Black.

Workers on strike at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant

Pickets blocking the entrance to Gate #3 at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP). Photograph by E. K. Okamoto, August 24, 1967. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant files, box 143.E.17.3B. Manuscripts Collection, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul.