9.1K views · 4.9K reactions | The red rock of Minnesota’s Pipestone National Monument formed from a 1.6 billion-year-old clay riverbed. Pipemakers say the stone speaks to them as they carve. Reporting and video by Jp Lawrence. Read more about Pipestone at the link in our bio. #minnesota #indigenous | Star Tribune | Facebook

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2.7K views · 69 reactions | On this day in 1937, Congress established the Minnesota's first national monument called Pipestone National Monument southwestern Minnesota. The Monument was established to protect pipestone quarrying, a sacred tradition among northern plains tribes. Only hand tools are allowed to quarry the unique catlinite rock located here. | TPT - Twin Cities PBS | Facebook

Jackie Martens demonstrates pipestone carving this morning as part of the Founders' Day activities at Pipestone National Monument. Demonstrations and activities will continue until 2 p.m. to celebrate the creation of the National Park Service, Pipestone National Monument and the quarrying tradition that makes the Monument unique. | Pipestone County Star

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