The Whoville company brought a little Holiday cheer as the 50′ tall (organizers put it actually at 52′) tree in Blue Earth Plaza was lit on Friday night. Organizers say the Christmas tree is the largest in the state, and hope to make the Festival grow even larger next year. Here is a short video of the lighting ceremony.
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