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Nyberg Sculpture Park

Scrap metal transformed into surreal roadside art.

Vining, Minnesota

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Nyberg Park is a hidden gem just outside Vining, Minnesota, filled with the eccentric sculptures of local artist Ken Nyberg. His creations, whimsical forms made entirely from scrap metal, dot the park, with some spilling into other parts of town for those eager to go on a scavenger hunt.

From oversized tools to curious creatures, Nyberg’s work plays with scale and imagination, turning ordinary industrial leftovers into extraordinary shapes. The park sits conveniently beside a gas station, making it both an easy roadside stop and a delightfully unexpected gallery of rural creativity

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