It's nearly time for The Sharpening. If you've been around Lake of the Isles, you have probably seen a 20-foot pencil sculpture in John and Amy Higgins' front lawn. The idea to create the massive ...

New Sculpture Coming To Minneapolis's Lake Of The Isles: A Giant No. 2 Pencil May 16, 2022 / 6:05 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minneapolis is known for some iconic landmarks.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're at Lake of the Isles, visit The Kenwood Restaurant for a chef-prepared meal focused on seasonal and local ingredients and Birchbark Books for indigenous-focused ...