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Luverne’s 65-Foot Nutcracker Debuts | Salt Lake City News
Luverne, Minnesota, just unveiled the world’s tallest nutcracker—65 feet 7.5 inches tall, dressed like Uncle Sam, with a working jaw, and named Verne the Patriot. Built over years with pieces crafted in Utah and assembled locally, the $600K project—funded by donations and grants—was sparked by Betty Mann’s 2,500+ nutcracker collection, donated after a tough Christmas. Now, the town has more nutcrackers than people, and Verne is already quadrupling foot traffic for local shops. Unveiled in July, this year-round obsession even hosts a summer festival—proving quirky ideas can become massive…
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