Water treatment plant a symbol of cooperation between Shakopee Sioux, Prior Lake

Residents of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the city of Prior Lake are drinking the same water after opening a $22.5 million treatment plant, an unusual collaboration that shows how their relationship has improved from fraught to friendly.

"The tribe is the best friend the city of Prior Lake has," Mayor Kirt Briggs said. "Great collaborator, great partner."

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