Jasper, Minnesota Man’s Windmill Wonderland Brings a Whirlwind of Visitors!
Get ready to be blown away by Terry Rodman’s extraordinary windmill collection in Jasper, Minnesota! Plan your visit today! 🌬️ #Windmills #Minnesota #JasperWindmills
Jasper, Minnesota – In the picturesque Southern Minnesota corners of Pipestone County, history is alive and spinning! Forget the Windy City; this is where the real wind magic happens.
Even on days when the clouds hang low, you can’t miss the majestic wind turbines that grace the southwestern Minnesota landscape. But here’s the real deal – Terry Rodman’s windmill collection is like nothing you’ve ever seen!
Blame it on a Dutch windmill dream that started in 1999 when Rodman crafted a windmill from scratch for his wife. And because balance is key in life, he decided to add a farm windmill. That’s when things got interesting in Jasper!
Before long, people in the vicinity got wind of Rodman’s captivating assortment. They enthusiastically shared, “I have a windmill too!” And just like that, a windmill craze took hold.
Rodman’s collection now boasts a whopping 44 windmills, each with its unique charm. From a towering 54-footer to a petite 11-foot wonder, these windmills are true gems.
But here’s the twist – these aren’t your run-of-the-mill windmills. Rodman’s on a quest for the extraordinary. There’s a twin fan windmill from Hutchinson, Kansas, and windmills from around the globe – Spain, the Netherlands, China, Australia, and even South Africa!
Imagine a windmill from Roswell, New Mexico, with a whopping 20-foot diameter – it’s the farm’s widest star. Rodman went the extra mile, quite literally, driving a thousand miles to bring it home.
Getting these beauties in place is no small feat; a trusty truck and concrete anchors do the job. And if a windmill needs a little TLC, it heads to Rodman’s windmill hospital, where it gets the royal treatment.
Visitors from all over the country come to relive the past and marvel at these vintage wonders. Some remember greasing windmills in their youth, regardless of the weather – snow or shine!
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What’s heartening is the young crowd too – folks in their 30s and 40s share their enthusiasm for this remarkable collection. It’s a testament to the enduring charm of these historic relics.
Rodman’s windmills hail from the 1880s to the 1930s. You’ll find his farm a couple of miles north of Jasper, near the South Dakota border. So, if you’re ever in the area, don’t miss the chance to witness this windmill wonderland. You’re welcome to stop by, and who knows, you might just catch a breeze of history!
