Happy 50th Birthday, Big Ole!

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June 30, 2015 / James Feist /
Statue of Big Ole, a Viking with a helmet and shield reading “Minnesota Birthplace of America?” The Viking has a blonde beard, wears armor, and stands proudly under a clear sky—perfect for celebrating his happy 50th birthday.
Ole was moved from the intersection of 3rd and Broadway to a new location a half block north on August 21, 1980 to install a new stoplight at the intersection. Photo courtesy of Douglas County Historical Society.
Ole was moved from the intersection of 3rd and Broadway to a new location a half block north on August 21, 1980 to install a new stoplight at the intersection. Photo courtesy of Douglas County Historical Society.
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