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Spring Valley, Minnesota: A&W Papa Burger (Gone)

A classic A&W Root Beer dad, well-maintained, stood at an old A&W Drive-In. Restaurant closed, Papa reported missing April 2023.

A&W Drive-In

Directions:
A&W Drive-In. West edge of town on US Hwy 63. The statue stands on the north side of the building, behind the drive-in overhang; difficult to see from the road.
Hours:
Restaurant closed, Papa reported missing April 2023.
Admission:
Free
Status:
Gone

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A&W Papa Burger

The restaurant was sold and is no longer an A&W. No sign of Papa.

[AmyC, 04/13/2023]

A&W Root Beer dad.

A&W Root Beer Guy

A fiberglass statue of the A&W Root Beer guy stands in a picnic area next to the restaurant on the highway that runs through Spring Valley.

[Amy C., 06/22/2013]

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