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World's Largest Ball of Twine

A life-long collector of stuff, Francis Johnson had no real reason to start his ball...

11/30/1993

Only In Minnesota With Louie Anderson

World's Largest Ball of Twine

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A life-long collector of stuff, Francis Johnson had no real reason to start his ball...

A life-long collector of stuff, Francis Johnson had no real reason to start his ball of twine. Since his death, the town has adopted the ball of twine to help bring tourists in. They love it.

11/30/1993

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