Luverne's giant nutcracker progresses, is dedicated

Luverne's giant nutcracker progresses, is dedicated

LUVERNE — Saturday was the bee's, er, nutcracker's knees during a dedication of what is hoped to be the world's tallest nutcracker in Luverne. In conjunction with the town's first-ever Nutcracker Fest, the dedication was hosted by Those Blasted Things, where the nutcracker is currently being built. Two of the four pieces have been installed and, upon completion, it will be around 85 feet tall. Over 50 people attended the event. Facing Interstate…