Herro Land Gift to Ho-Chunk Nation

Dane County just approved a $6.4 million purchase of the Herro property to transfer it to the Ho-Chunk Nation—a landmark move protecting ancient effigy mounds older than a thousand years, sacred symbols of ancestral wisdom and creativity. With a permanent conservation easement in place, no development will ever happen, safeguarding both ecological and archaeological heritage as Wisconsin loses over 80% of its mounds to farming and construction. Led by advocates like Emmy-winning Ho-Chunk producer Casey Brown, this collaboration with Groundswell Conservancy sets a powerful example of trust-building across communities. For the Ho-Chunk, this land isn’t just property—it’s a crown jewel meant to be stewarded through education, reverence, and traditional care, honoring the past to build a more thoughtful future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/112c65ecc4fb55a7