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The tempest from Bemidji has been soundly resolved. You may have heard about the public art project in Minnesota that allowed 10 artists to complete their own works of art around beaver sculptures? Well one of the productions, “Gaea” by Deborah Davis got some unintended attention when a few folk thought that the image on the beaver’s tummy looked like a vagina. A few phone calls later to the city council and the statue was removed. (They said 20 but I’ll eat a bug if there were more than 2)

The artist protested, saying that the ‘vagina in question’ was supposed to represent a praying woman’s folded hands with roses coming out to show her faith. The city shook its head, saying public vaginas were only meant for the popular strip clubs of the town, and had no place on beaver statues.The internet did what it does best. Tweets were twittered. Articles and emails were forwarded. And lo and behold! the town of Bemidji decided that it didn’t want to be the beaver censorship capital of the world.

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The statue was restored.

Add this to the list of ridiculous beaver stories you have no doubt been accumulating. I’m glad the beaver is back, and if Deborah wants to donate a little something for the silent auction we’d surely appreciate it!