National Trust Historic Preservation

MIDWEST OFFICE
NATIONAL TRUST
For HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Mr. Thomas I. Dahlheimer
P.O. Box 24
Wahkon, MN 56386

Dear Mr. Dahleimer:

Thank you for your request for support in your efforts to change the geographic name of the Rum River. The National Trust Historic Preservation is a national, non-profit organization that has provided leadership, education and advocacy to save America's divers historic places and revitalize our communities for over four decades.

We recognize the historic and cultural significance of the Wakan River to the peoples of Minnesota, and we commend you in your research of its history, and your efforts to revitalize the Mdwakanton Dakota Community by raising awareness of their heritage. However, the Trust is not qualified to provide guidance in the stewardship of Natural Resources. Glen Yakel, Supervisor in Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, can be of more assistance to you in this area, and I would encourage you to continue your work with his guidance.

I wish you the best of luck.

Sincerely,

Christina Morris
Field Representative

Note: The full name of the "Wakan River" is Mdo-te-Mi-ni-Wakan, transalated mouth (of river) + water + sacred. (pronounced Bdoh+tay+mini+wakan)