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Doug Pederson tells the story of how the canoe was found and how it was preserved after being removed from the Minnesota River. |
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June Lynne tells the story of how the Chippewa Country Historical Society took possession of the canoe. |
Storing canoes underwater and in the mud was a way of keeping the canoes from drying out and extending their life.
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Objects which are found in Minnesota lakes and rivers belong to the State of Minnesota, and the canoe was eventually turned over the Chippewa County Historical Society.
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