Curious Minnesota
Curious Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune
The story behind Basshenge, one musician’s monumental ode to his instrument
16 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2026 at 8:29 am.
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You’ve heard of Stonehenge in England ― but what about Minnesota’s own Basshenge? Reporter Alicia Eler shares its story with host Erica Pearson. The 2001 piece of public art celebrates an instrument — the double bass. Located off Hwy. 11 west of International Falls in the northernmost part of Minnesota, it was created by a musician who spent his later years in the area.