Giant loon lands outside St. Paul's Allianz Field

A giant loon with a wingspan nearing 90 feet has landed outside St. Paul's Allianz Field.

"The Calling", the new sculpture by California-based Scottish artist Andy Scott, arrived this week at its permanent home at the southeast corner of Snelling and University avenues.

The stainless steel sculpture, comprised of 62 sections, is nearly 30 feet tall, Scott shared on Instagram.

"A big thanks to all involved with the install," he wrote.

Commissioned and privately funded by the McGuire Family Foundation, the sculpture depicts the emblem of the Minnesota United soccer team and also – to many in the community – represents the start of brighter days ahead for the troubled superblock.

The longtime McDonald's near the sculpture is set to close permanently in December as Dr. Bill McGuire, owner of the Minnesota United, moves ahead with the next phase of the ongoing United Village redevelopment , which included the construction of Allianz Field.

McGuire next plans to build a hotel with two restaurants in the area .

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