World's Largest "Booming" Prairie Chicken

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221 1st St NW
Rothsay, MN 56579

The World's Largest Booming Prairie Chicken, located in Rothsay, Minnesota, stands as a tribute to the area's natural beauty and wildlife heritage. This impressive statue, measuring 13 feet by 18 feet and weighing 9,000 pounds, was created by Art Fosse and unveiled in 1976, becoming a focal point to celebrate the region's status as the Prairie Chicken Capital of Minnesota.

Visitors can explore the informative placards surrounding the monument, which detail the history of the area and the wildlife within it, particularly the protected prairie chickens that still thrive in the region. The statue aims to remind both locals and tourists alike of the ecological significance and charm of Minnesota's native prairie grasslands.

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Bruce K.
11/19/2023

Rothsay is the Prairie Chicken capital of the world and that's only thanks to the concerted efforts to ensure that prairie and grassland have been preserved. These birds don't migrate and are...

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Scott B.
7/21/2015

The World's largest "Booming" Prairie Chicken. It's located across from the Tesoro gas station and less than 20 miles away from the world's largest otter.

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