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Small Business Spotlight: I Saw It In Minnesota showcases chain saw artistry
Located on Highway 371 north of Brainerd, I Saw It In Minnesota business model is one part artistic expression, the other part immersive spectacle. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 3:00 am, May 1, 2021 ×
Ben Semler, owner of I Saw It In Minnesota, paints the eyes on an eagle Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the family business on Highway 371 north of Baxter. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
Is there any handheld tool more dangerous than a chain saw?
And, yet, in the hands of an artisan, a chain saw can take a chunk of wood and transform it into a piece of delicate beauty. That’s the magic of this unique form of craftsmanship, said Ben Semler, owner of I Saw It In Minnesota, during a phone interview Thursday, April 29. I Saw It In Minnesota is a small family-run operation located on Highway 371 north of Baxter that specializes in chain saw art, products and service