Vining, Minnesota - Vining Sculpture Park

Just down the road about a mile are more sculptures in Mr. Nyberg's yard: Sculptures of a blue heron, hummingbird, dog, beaver, rhino. [Henry J Miller, 10/23/2008]

Just wanted to list the current line-up of Ken Nyberg's sculptures one can find in the Vining Sculpture Park: Pliers Squishing Bug; Levitating Pouring Cup of Coffee; Potted Cactus; Deer; Lawn Mower Blade Elephant; Blacksmith; The Big Foot; Cowboy and Saddle; Indian on Horse; "Pretzel;" Alien and Flower; Watermelon and Knife; and Apollo Astronaut.

Well worth the stop -- lots of road cheese all in one convenient tiny town! For more excitement, stop by during Watermelon Days in the summer. [Holly Diestler, 11/01/2005]

[RA: Ken Nyberg's day job is building grain elevators. His daughter, Karen, is a Space Shuttle astronaut.]

An artist/welder by the last name Nyberg has created some interesting sculptures, mostly from scrap metal, including an elephant made completely from lawnmower blades, a giant clothespin, a lunar landing scene... The local cafe makes good pies. [Dave LeVasseur, 09/12/2005]

Mysterious mug. Part of a roadside sculpture series that includes an amputated leg and a large pair of pliers crushing a bug. MN Hwy 210 within the city limits of Vining, within 1/8 block of the hwy. [Bob Arens, 03/14/2000]