'Triskele' Officially Dedicated in Rosemount

Braving the possibility of being caught outdoors in a thunderstorm, several dozen Rosemount residents turned out Tuesday evening for the official dedication of Triskele, a sculpture by artist Foster Willey, Jr., outside the .

The $60,000 cast bronze and stone sculpture, commissioned by the city, was installed last December but officially unveiled at a ceremony attended by Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste, other city officials and the artist himself.

The weather cooperated; although severe storms were passing through the area, the outdoor portion of Tuesday’s event finished up before rain started falling in Rosemount.

Droste spoke briefly, his words occasionally obscured by noisy freight trains moving through the city. The mayor quipped that the City Council plans to pass an ordinance forbidding trains from blowing their whistles within Rosemount’s city limits.

The new sculpture, inspired by Celtic images and intended as a tribute to Rosemount’s Irish heritage, stands 11½ feet tall and was intended to be a focal point for the community.

City officials have expressed hope that the new sculpture will inspire others to beautify downtown Rosemount with art of their own.