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60 years, 4 tons and countless selfies — meet Alexandria’s beloved giant
- Big Ole, a 28-foot, 4-ton fiberglass Viking statue in Alexandria, Minnesota, was dedicated on December 21, 2015, after a repair fundraising effort.
- The fundraising campaign reached its $26,500 goal in September 2015 to address damage caused by fire and weather over its 60 years of existence.
- Originally built for the 1965 New York World's Fair outside the Minnesota pavilion, the statue returned to Alexandria the same year and has since been moved and renovated multiple times.
- Barbara Haacke, Runestone Museum director, called Big Ole a Minnesota legend comparable to Paul Bunyan, while a live webcam shows an average of 40 daily views, reflecting ongoing local interest.
- Big Ole remains a prominent community symbol in Alexandria, providing a sense of unity and pride, with continued maintenance supported by local donations and public events.
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60 years, 4 tons and countless selfies — meet Alexandria’s beloved giant
ALEXANDRIA — He has never held elected office, has no family and has never spoken a word. But, at 60 years old, he remains one of Alexandria's most prominent residents. He also happens to be 4 tons in weight, 28 feet tall, and made of fiberglass. His name is Big Ole, and he stands in a park that was named for him, which is located at Second Avenue and Broadway Street. Outfitted in Viking attire, he wears a helmet and carries a spear and a shiel…
·Fargo, United States
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