When Cawker City farmer Frank Stoeber began making a ball out of the twine that littered the floor of his barn on Dec. 24, 1953, he had no idea that ball would one day grow into a popular tourist ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — America’s highways can be a treasure trove of quirky roadside attractions. Things like the “world’s ...

This year marks 75 years since the creation of the (once) largest ball of twine, which is right here in Minnesota! Photojournalist Bill Middeke visits the Darwin Twine Ball Museum to show us more.

DARWIN, Minn. — It was a festival of a different kind in a small town west of the metro today. Despite having a small population, the community came together in a big way to celebrate its annual town ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — America’s highways can be a treasure trove of quirky roadside attractions. Things like the “world’s largest ball of string,” and others, continue to beckon curious travelers.

The beginning of the world's largest ball of sisal twine dates back to 1953, when a Cawker City farmer looked at the floor of his barn. Republican Vicki Schmidt touts voter appeal in Kansas governor's ...