Fergus Falls, MN: Giant Otter Statue

A 40 foot long otter statue is located in Adams Park (also known as Grotto Park). Photo opportunity, but you are not allowed to climb on the otter. ____________ FREE LOCATION: Adams Park (or Grotto Park) along East Vernon Ave WEBSITE: City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota – City Parks

Sleepy Eye, MN: Buttered Corn Days

A celebration of buttered corn. Festivities include a parade & free corn is offered during the festival. I believe there is a limit to the number of ears of corn you can get free. ________ Believe it is FREE to attend & FREE BUTTERED CORN; but as with any festival … Continue reading

Sleepy Eye, MN: Linus Statue

You can see the Linus statue in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Sleepy Eye is the hometown of Linus Maurer, the real life inspiration for the Peanuts character. ______ FREE LOCATION: on Highway 14, in front of the Dyckman Library. The address for the library is 345 West Main Street. WEBSITE: Sleepy … Continue reading

New Ulm, MN: Glockenspiel Clock

New Ulm’s carillon clock tower has a glockenspiel . The bells chime in Westminster style on the hour throughout the day. Special programmed music plays at noon, 3 & 5 p.m.. At those times, below the clock face you can watch three animated polka band figures perform. According to the … Continue reading