Rusty's History
Rusty's Origin Story
In 2013, during Earth Week, Audua Pugh had an idea during a conversation with a Hennepin County employee. Audua remembered that her husband, Michael Pugh could draw. She called him and explained her concept.
When she arrived home, Michael had transformed that idea into a drawing. Audua looked at the drawing and said, "Rusty!"
Michael said, "What, Why Rusty?"
Audua said, "Look at him, he's rust-colored, his name is Rusty."
Rusty...through the years!
Rusty's first cartoon 2013
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Our 1st attempt at a life-size Rusty.
The 1st prototype.
Rusty 2nd prototype 2015-2018
Rusty comes to life 2014-2015
Rusty 2nd prototype 2015-2018
Our 2nd try in 2015
Retractable Rusty 2018
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty 2nd prototype 2015-2018
Rusty 2020
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty officially comes to life.
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty during Covid 2020
Rusty gets his mask.
Rusty gets Vaccinated 2021
Rusty gets Vaccinated 2021
Rusty gets Vaccinated 2021
Rusty follows the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidelines.
Rusty today!
Rusty gets Vaccinated 2021
Rusty gets Vaccinated 2021
Rusty is okay with his growth in community.
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