Gnome reading a book in a grassy field of wild flowers. Residents of a small town are baffled by mysterious gnome heists - but there's a twist - and it will warm your heart.

There’s No Place Like Gnome: Town Baffled By Mysterious (But Heartwarming) Gnome Heists!

Residents of a small town are baffled by mysterious gnome heists – but there’s a twist – and it will warm your heart. 🕵️‍♂️ #News #HomeAndGarden #GnomeMystery

A Touch of Minnesota Nice, But Better?

EDINA, MN – We’ve all heard about Minnesota nice, but it seems like our neighbors to the north in Canada may have us beat! A small community in Canada is buzzing with a mix of mischief and kindness that would make us Minnesotans proud.

Garden gnomes in cute garden.

Gnome-Napping in Kelowna

Kelly Blair of Kelowna, B.C., woke up one late June morning to find his beloved garden gnomes had disappeared. His garden, once home to ten ceramic gnomes, was now vacant.

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Blair, who had already lost a canoe a few weeks earlier, feared his neighborhood was no longer safe.

Cute garden gnome in a forest.

The Gnome Restoration Society Revealed

On July 3rd, a twist of fate knocked on Blair’s door. A mysterious old woman handed him an envelope addressed to “The Homeowner.” Inside, Blair found a paper silhouette of a gnome with the words “Gnome Restoration Society” written down the middle.

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With no answers to his questions, the woman led Blair to her truck. To his astonishment, all his gnomes were neatly arranged in boxes, smiling with fresh coats of paint.

Cheerful garden gnomes.

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Community Kindness Shines

Blair couldn’t believe the exquisite detail and pristine restoration his gnomes had undergone. Though the mysterious group wanted to remain anonymous, Blair expressed immense gratitude for their random act of kindness.

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This quirky and heartwarming tale highlights the unexpected kindness that can brighten someone’s day. The Gnome Restoration Society’s efforts have not only restored Blair’s garden but also his faith in the goodness of his community.

Blair’s gnomes, once weathered and worn, now stand proudly in his garden, a testament to the magic of thoughtful mischief.

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