"Eddie McYeti" becomes the official name of Midtown Global Market's snow creature

MINNEAPOLIS — A big, smiling snow creature at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis finally has a name.

A contest was announced earlier this month to name the sculpture that is "watching over" the market this holiday season. More than 500 names were submitted for the statue, temporarily called "IT." 

The winning name — Eddie McYeti — was announced Monday afternoon, and the person who submitted it will receive a $100 gift card for the market.  

Here's how the voting broke down for the finalists announced last week:

1. Eddie McYeti - 136
2. Snoseph - 113
3. Snowgre - 35
4. Walter Winter - 34
5. Benjamin Blizzard - 24

The statue is described in a press release for the market as a friendly northern creature rumored to be over two centuries old. 

Eddie, who's decorated with a scarf and holds presents during the holiday season, is located in the center court area of the market.

The sculpture is the work of Gustavo Boada, a multidisciplinary artist who has worked in professional theaters in Peru, Chile, Puerto Rico and the U.S. for over 20 years. He moved to Minneapolis in 2007.

Midtown Global Market is located at 920 E. Lake St.

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