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Pioneers Statue at Boom Island Park

Pioneer statute at the Boom Island Park

I’m intrigued by the pioneers statue at Boom Island Park.

Pioneers Statue at Boom Island Park

Pioneers Statue at Boom Island Park

The statue is a reminder that there are many people have greater problems and challenges than I do. It also reminds me that I have opportunities which others don’t have and that there is no excuse not be great. I think it’s time to get an inspirational poster and an Oprah bob. Hallaleu.

It is also a reminder that the history is subjective; I suspect Minneapolis’ Native Americans would have opted for a different version of the relief on the back of the statue.

Pioneers Statue at Boom Island Park

1 Comment

  • Hushasha
    June 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

    I have lived here most of my life and never knew of this statue. I wish there were also a statue of Dakota people there, too, as they were on these shores before the settlers. 🙂

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