Historic Noose from Dakota Mass Execution to be Repatriated

The Minnesota Historical Society will return the Mankato Hanging Rope to the Prairie Island Indian Community after a 30-day notice period.

The noose was used in the 1862 execution of 38 Dakota men following the U.S.-Dakota War.
It has been in the Minnesota Historical Society's collection since 1869 but was not publicly displayed.
The repatriation process is governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
All 11 federally recognized Dakota tribal nations support the Prairie Island Indian Community's claim.
The repatriation aims to aid in the healing process for the Dakota people.