US | Valentine's Day Farmer Makes Manure Valentine Half-mile-wide heart charms wife—no, really By Nick McMaster Posted Feb 12, 2010 4:51 PM CST Copied This Thursday Feb. 11, 2010 photo taken by Minnesota Aviation, shows an aerial view of a a half-mile wide heart made out of manure 12 miles southwest of Albert Lea, Minn. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Andersland family - Minnesota Aviation, Darren Schone) Some might say it's gross, but you have to give Bruce Andersland an "A" for effort. As a Valentine for his wife, the Minnesota farmer created a half-mile-wide heart made out of manure. His wife of 37 years says it's the biggest and most creative Valentine she's ever seen. And the material doesn't bother her, Beth Andersland tells the Albert Lea Tribune: "Why not do something fun with what you got?" Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. A pregnant 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting. Report an error