The Pipestone Quarry has been an important part of the Native American culture in Southwest Minnesota. The quarry has provided rock for artists over centuries. Pam Tellinghuisen family has been creating art from the quarries since 1860's. Pam has been working on the Main Street location for five years after the peace pipes from the local Pipestone Monument gift store. Pam is a fourth generation artist who explained the intense labor it takes to mine Pipestone, the time it takes to create the pieces, the use and meaning of many pieces of art, and the rich history of the Native American tribes in the area. Prairie Maiden Treasures mission is to encourage local Native America artist to continue the tradition of creating their craft. Pam's mom taught her to carve turtles. Regulations set by the government for quarrying says a person must be a member of a tribe, have a tribal ID and be a quarter blood Native American. Travis Erickson who is also a fourth generation Native American artist has his art displayed at the Smithsonian Institute as well as pieces at Prairie Maiden Treasures. Make sure to stop by and talk with Pam and check out the various pieces of art. Thanks for the great morning Pam!