Luverne unveiled the 65-foot-plus Verne the Patriot in July 2026, creating a working-jaw nutcracker promoted as the world's tallest. The brand-new giant adds a contemporary record-chasing landmark to Minnesota's long tradition of oversized roadside figures.
Filed under roadside oddities: giant objects, odd monuments and things built for no clear reason.
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Source: ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2026/a-minnesota-town-now-boasts-the-worlds-tallest-nutcracker/