The 20-feet-tall pencil was sculpted out of a mammoth oak at the home of John and Amy Higgins in Minneapolis.

To keep the point pointy, they haul a giant, custom-made pencil sharpener up the scaffolding that’s erected for the event. Like a real pencil, this one is ephemeral.

When is a pencil not just a pencil? When it’s on John and Amy Higgins’ lawn across from Lake of the Isles, is 20 feet tall and gets an annual public sharpening.

Lifestyle Hairstyles Two pencil trick that will tell you if you look better with short or long hair People have been trying out the 2.25 inch hair trick to discover whether they would suit long or ...

MINNEAPOLIS – When is a pencil not just a pencil? When it’s on John and Amy Higgins’ lawn across from Lake of the Isles, is 20 feet tall and gets an annual public sharpening that draws ...

Scenes from the Long Island Class C girls lacrosse final between Bayport-Blue Point and South Side on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Adelphi.

When it’s on John and Amy Higgins’ lawn across from Lake of the Isles, is 20 feet tall and gets an annual public sharpening that draws crowds of more than 1,000 people.

The African American Settlement Community Historic Commission's ongoing restoration of the Long Point Schoolhouse at 1578 Snowden Road has come a long way, according AASHC President Freddie ...

Vior and the Long Point First Nation are planning to hold an official signing ceremony in the community of Long Point to celebrate this important milestone in the fostering of their long-term ...

Vior and the Long Point First Nation are planning to hold an official signing ceremony in the community of Long Point to celebrate this important milestone in the fostering of their long-term ...

If you’re looking for a fast and efficient electric pencil sharpener that can handle both standard and large-sized pencils, the AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener is worth considering. Pros The ...