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Ogilvie, Minnesota: Rusty the Dragon

Ten-foot-tall, fire-breathing dragon with glowing red eyes was built by Elmer Laitala, a retired machinist, in his front yard. Visitors are welcome, although Rusty's flame-belching schedule is uncertain.

Address:
1729 Harbor St., Ogilvie, MN
Directions:
From Ogilvie drive east on MN-23 for three miles. Turn left (no stoplight) onto Harbor St. Drive a third of a mile. Turn left into the driveway. The dragon will be on the left, just past a screen of trees.
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Rusty the Fire Breathing Dragon.

Rusty Dragon

Breathes fire!

[Denise, 07/20/2022]
Rusty the Dragon

This roadside attraction is a metal, fire-breathing dragon built by a retired machinist. Rusty stands over ten feet tall and weighs over 1.5 tons.

[Lor, 02/06/2022]

Although Rusty stands in its creator's front yard, visitors are welcome to take photos with the dragon.


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