Nyberg Sculpture Park

About

Ken Nyberg, the creator of the huge, whimsical sculptures found throughout Vining and Otter Tail County, was born and raised in the area.​As an adult, Ken worked as a foreman for Volden Construction, traveling across the U.S. building grain elevators.​His metal sculptures first appeared in the 1980's. They were made from scrap metal just for fun. The Big Foot appeared in 1991, becoming the identifying landmark for the town of Vining.​In 1999, after 43 years in construction, Ken retired. He now devotes much of his time creating his sculptures.