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66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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What happened Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 22, 1:52 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a nearly 66-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 22, 1:45 AM

66-foot-tall nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, draws crowds to Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne says it now has the world’s tallest nutcracker, a 65-foot Verne the Patriot with a working jaw. The town is seeking a Guinness World Record while drawing tourists.

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