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The downtown Minneapolis Dayton's/Macy's holiday displays were among the largest in the U.S., attracting roughly a half-million people annually. As the store shut down, Minnesota institutions and private collectors picked up elves, storybook characters and other memorabilia. While some characters are on display around the Twin Cities and at Duluth's Bentleyville light display, others remain stashed in storage, awaiting the opportunity to delight local children — as well as adults.