Luverne, Minnesota, has unveiled a new landmark nutcracker described by multiple outlets as the world’s tallest. The figures, known as “Verne the Patriot,” stand more than 65 feet tall, according to reporting from The Independent and the Belfast Telegraph. The nutcracker is presented as a draw for visitors and part of the town’s ongoing public display attractions. Coverage is consistent that the installation is located in Luverne and that the nutcracker’s height places it at the top of the category of the world’s tallest. While the articles focus on the scale of the figure, they do not provide further detail in the excerpts provided on sponsorship, construction timeline, or measurement standards. Overall, the accounts agree on the core facts: a nutcracker named “Verne the Patriot” has been installed in Luverne and reaches a height of over 65 feet, with sources describing it as the world’s tallest.