Check out the proposed design for the mural.

Thanks to input from the community, here is the proposed design for the mural, which will be installed at the Savage Library! The mural's purpose is to foster a sense of community and belonging. Look closely for some of the subtle symbolism that has been included:

• The tree and roots created from different hands symbolize growth, strength, and connection. Both literally and metaphorically, they link the past, present, and future generations.
• Our parks and natural spaces are important features of our community. Seeing people enjoying our parks, trails, and green space reflects how interconnected we are within our community.
• The rivers, both the Minnesota River and the Credit River, represent unity in diversity. Rivers collect water from many sources and combine them into one flowing body, symbolizing how different people, ideas, and cultures can come together in harmony.
• The soaring eagle is a native symbol of strength and connection that acknowledges our connection to being on Dakota land.

To give a sense of scale, the letters in "People Connect Here" are approximately 12 inches tall, and the eagle soaring is approximately 2 feet in width.

Share your thoughts.

Now that you've seen the community mural design, we'd like your feedback. Please share your thoughts in a comment below. Comments will be accepted now through 3/20 at noon. Thank you!