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Crews are restoring native habitat at Owámniyomni, with a waterfall planned next
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The site's history dates back before industrialization in the mid-1800s. Construction crews are working to restore native habitat at a significant site.
Construction crews are working to restore native habitat at a significant site. The area, known as Owámniyomni, holds deep meaning for the Dakota people. It was once a destination for ceremonies and a place where women would give birth on a small island beneath the falls. The site's history dates back before industrialization in the mid-1800s.
Crews are currently working on the site, with plans to add a waterfall. Further details about the restoration project are available.
The site's restoration aims to bring back a piece of Dakota history, although specific details about the project's timeline and scope are not provided here.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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