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Menards Bag Sale – Save 15% on Everything You Can Fit in the Bag!

Published January 11, 2026 | Updated January 13, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

The Menards bag sale is back and offering 15% off everything you can fit in their paper bag. Menards is known for their creative sales, especially their 10% or 11% off rebates and also their current sale - the Bag Sale! Now through January 24, 2026, you can save 15% off everything you can fit inside their paper Continue Reading

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MLK Day Poster for 2026.

MLK Day Celebration at Powderhorn Park

Published January 10, 2026 | Updated January 10, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's life and legacy with a special event for all ages at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. Join Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) for the 28th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th in Minneapolis. The celebration of Dr. King's life and Continue Reading

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Timberwolves Anthony Edwards after shooting a successful free throw.

Free McDonald’s Fries with Timberwolves 3-Pointers

Published January 10, 2026 | Updated January 11, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Cheer on the Timberwolves and count the 3-pointers. If they hit 11 or more in a game it means FREE fries from McDonald's! We love the Timberwolves free food offers like a the free Chick-fil-A sandwich when an opposing player misses 2 free throws, the Kwik-Tac-Toe game that means either free coffee or a free donut Continue Reading

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Double Your Dollars at Cub’s “Pinch for Pennies” Event Sunday

Published January 9, 2026 | Updated January 9, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Have you been saving up pennies? If so, you can cash them in for savings at Cub again this weekend, January 9-11, 2026, at participating stores! The Pinch for Pennies event is this weekend Friday, January 9th through Sunday Januarya 11th at ten select Cub locations! 🎯 The Deal: 2x the Value! Bring in your Continue Reading

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Glensheen Community Day – FREE Admission

Published January 2, 2026 | Updated January 2, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Twice a year, Glensheen hosts a Community Day in which all visitors receive FREE General Admission as their way to say thank you to the community for their support during the year. Sunday, January 4, 2026, is the next Community Day and a wonderful opportunity to see all of their beautiful Christmas decorations (yes, Continue Reading

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Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival Ice Sculpture.

Plymouth Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Published December 31, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Enjoy all that winter has to offer at the Plymouth Fire & Ice winter festival! Head to Plymouth this Saturday, February 7th, for the annual Fire & Ice winter festival. Recent years have led to challenges with poor ice conditions, so the event has been moved from the frozen lake to Plymouth Creek Continue Reading

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SONG SUNG BLUE Advance Screening – Get Your Free Passes!

Published December 10, 2025 | Updated December 10, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

SONG SUNG BLUE hits theaters this Christmas, but you can see it EARLY with an advance screening! Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck Milwaukee musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. I LOVE the trailer! Take a Continue Reading

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KwikTrip Deals with BIG Savings This Week!

Published December 10, 2025 | Updated December 10, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

KwikTrip has some great deals this right now on grocery items and some of our favorite snacks and drinks! Running now through December 15, KwikTrip has put together a couple of great offers. I like when they run multiple of the fan favorite deals at once. Just keep in mind that most of these deals are limited Continue Reading

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Holiday Flower Show – Como Park Conservatory

Published December 6, 2025 | Updated December 6, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

The Como Holiday Flower Show is in-bloom NOW through January 4, 2026! The Holiday Flower Show Opening at Como Zoo and Conservatory is happening now through January 4, 2026. This year the show will feature "Prestige Maroon," "Jubilee Red," and "Green Envy" poinsettias. Accompanying them will be variegated Continue Reading

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Emma Mackey as Ella McCay.

ELLA MCCAY Free Advance Screening

Published December 5, 2025 | Updated December 5, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Ella McCay hits theaters December 12, but you can see it EARLY since we're giving away passes to an advance screening! From Academy Award winning writer/director James L. Brooks comes ELLA MCCAY. Arriving only in theaters December 12. Take a peek at the trailer: More About the Movie An idealistic Continue Reading

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A person wearing colorful Christmas glasses, a teal shirt, and a festive apron is smiling and waving behind a booth with large cursive text at Minnesota Merry Market. The setting appears lively, with various people in the background engaged in activities.

Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair

Published December 4, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 | by Chrysa | 4 Comments

Enjoy shopping, family fun and more at the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fairgrounds on two weekends in December, this year entry is FREE! Need to wrap up your holiday shopping and want to shop local? Head to the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair on December 13th and 14th and/or on December Continue Reading

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Two children in winter clothing stand near two white horses harnessed for carriage pulling at the Santa at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes event. The horses have red plumes on their heads. The setting appears to be urban, under a partly cloudy sky, creating a cozy winter atmosphere.

The Ultimate Minnesota Holiday Events & Attractions Roundup (Beyond the Lights!)

Published December 3, 2025 | Updated December 10, 2025 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

While we love dazzling light displays, the holidays in Minnesota offer so much more! From festive markets and craft nights to theatrical performances and free visits with Santa, we've gathered all the individual event posts we've shared this year into one comprehensive list.  Click the links below for the full Continue Reading

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