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Minnesota State College Southeast to raise Prairie Island Indian Community Flag at Red Wing campus

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Red Wing, MN (October 31, 2023) - In acknowledgment of Minnesota State College Southeast's presence on Dakota Land, a ceremony will be held in Red Wing on Monday, November 6, 2023, to raise the flag of the Prairie Island Indian Community. It will now fly along with the flags of the United States of America and the State of Minnesota at the entry to the college campus. 

The Flag Raising event will take place on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Red Wing campus, 308 Pioneer Road, Red Wing. Following the ceremony, lunch will be served. Please RSVP by November 2 to Lisa Furan at 507-453-1463 or [email protected] for the luncheon.

In 2022, the college adopted a land acknowledgment statement, which says in part, "Minnesota State College Southeast acknowledges that our campuses in Red Wing and Winona occupy ancestral lands once belonging to the Dakota Nation. We recognize that the Dakota people continue to live and thrive in Minnesota, including the Prairie Island Indian Community. We honor with gratitude the land and acknowledge the history that brought us to reside on these territories."

"As a college, we are committed to seeking wisdom and understanding and pursuing equity and inclusion efforts that support the diverse communities that we serve. We are honored to raise the flag of the Prairie Island Indian Community as a hallmark of that commitment," said Dr. Marsha Danielson, President of Minnesota State College Southeast, adding, "We deeply value Prairie Island Indian Community as a partner and we continually seek to strengthen and grow our partnership."

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About Minnesota State College Southeast

Located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical and community college offering small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a friendly and supportive environment. In 2023-2024, the college is celebrating its 50 & 75 Anniversary Year: 50 years of service in Red Wing and 75 years of service in Winona. Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of Minnesota State. For more information, visit www.southeastmn.one.