Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Dakota language is deeply rooted in Minnesota — our state’s very name comes from Dakota words meaning "sky-tinted water" (also interpreted as "cloudy water"). This first language of the land is still spoken today, carrying generations of history and meaning.

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