indigenous history in the driftless

A man and a woman and small child stand in a wooded area and look at a large interpretitive map on a stand.

Chert Quarry Near Grand Meadow is Rare, Lucky Find for Archaeologists

David Phillips reports on the story of a rare archaeological find near Grand Meadow and visits with the archaeologist who’s been working on this project for decades.

Groups of people walk through a field with emerging rows looking at the soil for artifacts.

Shooting Star Trail Was Once an Indigenous Crossroads

David Phillips explores Indigenous history found in Mower County along the Shooting Star Trail.

A woman in a department of natural resources uniform stands on a river bank by long tubes made of natural fibers placed on the muddy bank.

Mississippi River is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds

Seasonal flooding is threatening ancient and sacred Indigenous mounds along the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk reports on efforts to protect these mounds.

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