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Wish Work Puppet Theatre: HOW TO KNOW A WHALE

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Join Hinterhands Puppet Company for a Wish Work performance of "How to Know a Whale". This show is a whale of a time and a (very) loose homage to Moby-Dick if Ishmael was a hyper-curious eleven-year-old girl and the whale was a little friendlier! With the help of her stuck submarine, How to Know a Whale explores Continue Reading

Lunds & Byerlys Highland Park Moving Sale!

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The new Lunds & Byerlys Highland Bridge store opened in the Highland Bridge development in St. Paul Thursday and that means there is a lot of inventory in the old store that they're looking to move out - which means a good deal for us! Now that the new store is open, Lunds & Byerlys will be having a Continue Reading

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Free Advance Screening

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Get a sneak peek of the upcoming family film THE RAILWAY CHILDREN with a free advance screening! Three evacuee children are sent by their mother to the rural English countryside to escape the bombings during WW2. A dangerous adventure ensues when they discover injured US soldier Abe, hiding out in the Continue Reading

Explore History in Estherville

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Last week I told you about the fun, active outdoor activities in Estherville, Iowa, just a few miles over the border from Southwestern Minnesota. Well, there are indoor experiences too, especially if you and your family are ready to activate your brains by exploring history! Here are a few of the fun things I found to Continue Reading

Day Out With Thomas in Duluth 2022 Discount Tickets

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Enjoy a Day Out With Thomas in Duluth. ride your favorite tank engine and save with 2022 Discount Tickets! Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to Duluth this summer to the North Shore Scenic Railroad for Day Out With Thomas 2022: Dream Big. We had a blast at this event a few years ago! This year's event Continue Reading

Water Park of America All-Day Pass Only $19.98 (Reg. $39.95)

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So, we were hunting around for deals to go to the Waterpark of America this weekend and it was hard to find great deals like we have seen in the past, but then good 'ol Goldstar came through again with this deal for discount Waterpark of America passes at only $19.98. There is also a $5.25 service fee for each Continue Reading

Maple Grove Sports Dome Walking Track

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The Maple Grove Sports Dome walking track is now open for individual walkers and joggers. If it's a bit too cold and/or snowy outside for you, get your walking done INSIDE at the walking track of the Sports Dome in Maple Grove, located at 9800 Fernbrook Lane. The walking track at the Sports Dome is open for Continue Reading

Disney’s CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Advanced Screening Ticket Giveaway

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Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends are coming back to the big screen to come to the aid of their favorite boy, Christopher Robin, who is all grown up and needs their help. Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN won't be in theaters until August 3, but 20 lucky Thrifty Minnesota readers will win passes for their family to see Continue Reading

Twin Cities Auto Show Discount Tickets

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Get updated information on the 2021 Twin Cities Auto Show HERE. The Twin Cities Auto Show is coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center March 12-20. It's an event my husband has been looking forward to basically since the time of last year's show! If you have plans to go as well, you'll want to plan Continue Reading

Printable Holiday Gas Coupon

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Update: There is a NEW Holiday Gas coupon, available now. Planning to head out of town for the holiday weekend or any time in the next two weeks? Fill up at Holiday and you can save $.06 per gallon with this printable Holiday Gas Coupon. It's valid for up to 20 gallons and expires 7/16/15. Looking for someplace Continue Reading