What started as windmills and bridges in 2018 has grown to ornate churches, sprawling schools and Jerry Hackett’s latest muse: Minnesota county courthouses.
This artist saw others using materials to build ... Instead of bricks and cement, he picked up bamboo toothpicks and set out on a mission to craft a miniature house. The process wasn’t just ...
A Shakopee man is sharing a unique talent. David Schuman introduces us to Jerry Hackett, who meticulously creates detailed models of historic Minnesota buildings out of toothpicks.
In Hastings, Minnesota, you’ll find a built-to-scale replica of the original Dakota County Courthouse made from about 5,000 ...
In Hastings, Minnesota, you’ll find a built-to-scale replica of the original Dakota County courthouse made from about 5,000 perfectly placed toothpicks. The artist? 85-year-old Jerry Hackett.