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Disney & Pixar TOY STORY 5 FREE Advance Screening!

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Disney • Pixar’s TOY STORY hits theaters on June 19th, but you can see it EARLY with a free advance screening! The long-awaited TOY STORY 5 is coming to theaters soon! Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back, but someone new is jumping into the mix. If you haven't seen it yet, take a peek at the Continue Reading

Minnesota National Donut Day Freebies and Deals

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National Donut Day this year is June 6th and we have done some digging to find donut freebies and deals all across the state of Minnesota! Find them all on this list! Another one of the popular national days is National Donut Day! This year it falls on Friday June 5th. While there are lots of ways to celebrate, Continue Reading

Minnesota County Fairs List: 80+ Fairs to Visit in 2026

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For summer 2026, there are over 80 Minnesota County Fairs for you and your family to visit! Check out our huge list and start planning. My husband and I LOVE to visit county fairs. While I grew up in rural Minnesota, he's from the Bronx, NY. I love visiting county fairs because they bring me back to childhood and Continue Reading

SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC Royal Celebration – You’re Invited!

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Here's your chance to attend a fun SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC celebration followed by a special advance screening! “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” follows Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her Continue Reading

Circle K Fuel Day Means $.40 Off Per Gallon!

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If you’re looking to save some serious cash on your next fill-up, you’ll want to clear your schedule for a few minutes this Thursday May 7th! Circle K is bringing back their massive Circle K Fuel Day. Since Holiday Stationstores here in Minnesota are part of the Circle K family, local drivers get to join in on Continue Reading

Get FREE Chick-fil-A Nuggets to Celebrate the Timberwolves Playoff WIN vs the Denver Nuggets!

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Get FREE nuggets at Chick-fil-A to celebrate the Minnesota Timberwolves defeating the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs! The Timberwolves ended the first round of the NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference by winning the series vs. the Denver Nuggets 4 games to 2. To celebrate, Chick-fil-A is Continue Reading

Get a FREE $15 Cub Gift Card with $100 Purchase of Participating Gift Cards

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Get a free $15 Cub Gift Card when you buy $100 in participating gift cards - for a limited time! If you're planning to buy some gift cards for Mother's Day, Father's Day or graduations this year, you can earn a Cub gift card for yourself! Now through May 12, get a $15 Cub Gift Card when you buy $100 in Continue Reading

FREE Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma

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Each Sunday in June, Williams Sonoma is offering FREE cooking classes, all featuring outdoor grilling from smash burgers to steakhouse favorites! Are you looking to expand your cooking skills? Williams Sonoma is stepping in to help with their June Skills Series: Summertime Grilling featuring Smithey Cast Iron Continue Reading