Sue Doran, Kay Stenson, and Ranae Schleeve made pencil hats for the event; barristers presented Erlanson's speech. Photo: Audrey Kennedy/Axios
Despite substantial rain, hundreds of Minnesotans turned out for Loti Pencil's annual "sharpening" on Saturday, where the dull tip of the giant sculpture of a No. 2 pencil is made razor-sharp with the help of an equally oversized pencil sharpener.
The event was shortened due to weather, but there was still enough time for East Isles Neighborhood Association president Mike Erlandson — who had his speech delivered on a scroll via barristers — to proclaim June 15 "Lake of the Pencil Day."
Zoom in: Audrey captured the highlights on our Instagram. Watch here.
