return land of Fort Snelling to the Dakota nation

For those who don't know the history of Fort Snelling, here in Minneapolis, there is this good page by our state historical society. If you ever visit Minneapolis, the museum and site is worth a visit. You may, however, have heard of Dred Scott. Fort Snelling also features prominently in that historical lesson too, with videos available at this page.

I mentioned earlier that I emailed my Minnesota state senator and representative, asking them to convert our National Guard into a state defense force, which the federal government could never command against the interests of our people.

Today, I emailed them again with the following message:

subject: return land of Fort Snelling to the Dakota nation
body:

I've seen the news that the federal government intends to take over Fort Snelling. This move is bad in the long term for the interests of Minnesota's citizens.

It is my understanding that the land area of Fort Snelling is still Minnesota territory, though not organized with smaller authorities like counties or cities.

Could Minnesota gift that land (or sell it for $1 or something similarly trivial that the Dakota people still value) to a native tribe, granting it sovereign nation status, so the federal government loses the right to station troops or materiel there?

If so, then please craft the necessary legislation. As a condition of the sale, ask the Dakota nation to continue allowing the Minnesota Historical Society to continue operation there with their excellent museum that does not shy away from the fort's dark history. Never forget.

Please, do SOMETHING to resist this federal occupation.

resident of district [district #]
[name, address, phone]

I wish I could take credit for the core idea, but I saw it somewhere on social medial in the firehose of resistance information out there.