MNopedia: The Sandy Lake Tragedy

Written By Colin Mustful
Mikwendaagoziwag Memorial at Sandy Lake

Mikwendaagoziwag Memorial at Sandy Lake

Editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, has recently published an article in MNopedia, an online encyclopedia about Minnesota developed by the Minnesota Historical Society and its partners. The article, which is about the Sandy Lake Tragedy, precedes his upcoming novel of the same topic. Mustful encourages Minnesotans to learn more about the history of this region and how it came to be the place they call home. Through awareness and understanding of these complicated and often tragic events, Mustful hopes facilitate discussion and healing. Find the article at MNopedia.org to learn more about the Sandy Lake Tragedy.

Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.

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