John Legg, (Ph.D. candidate, George Mason University) discusses the war with the Dakota in 1862 which took place in south central Minnesota.  Legg has studied the Dakota extensively for years and his Master’s degree focused on the war and historical memory. John has a book chapter that will be published soon on the Oregon Trail video game—an old school game that certainly inspired many people to study history.  You can follow him on Twitter @thejohnlegg