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Bloody Mary Crawl in Downtown Saint Cloud

Published March 12, 2026 | Updated March 12, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Do you consider yourself a Bloody Mary connoisseur? Find your favorite at the Downtown St. Cloud Bloody Mary Crawl! The St. Cloud Downtown Council is hosting a Bloody Mary Crawl on Sunday, March 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. I don't know about you, but I think a what makes a Bloody Mary complete are the garnishes! Continue Reading

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Prebook Parking at MSP to Save Time and Money

Published February 24, 2026 | Updated February 24, 2026 | by Kim | 1 Comment

The Minneapolis Saint Paul Airport offers a convenient way to save money when you pre-book parking. Are you traveling for Spring Break? It's really hard to believe that it's right around the corner. Pre-booked parking for MSP Airport is SO easy and a great way to save money for your travels! Book your Spring Break Continue Reading

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spacefest boy with 3d glasses.

Space Fest 2026 – Explore Space at the Bell Museum

Published February 10, 2026 | Updated February 10, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Space Fest 2025: Cosmic Chaos takes place February 13-15, 2026 at the Bell Museum. The Bell Museum, a natural history museum and planetarium, located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Saint Paul is providing an opportunity to explore the universe. The picture above captures so much amazement Continue Reading

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Cold Spring Chocolate Crawl kids handing out chocolate.

Sample Chocolate at the Valentine’s Day Chocolate Crawl in Cold Spring

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 | by Kim | 1 Comment

Spend Friday, February 13th sampling Valentine's Day chocolate at area businesses around Cold Spring. The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce has organized a Chocolate Crawl at area businesses throughout Cold Spring on Friday, February 13th. Enjoy free chocolate samples, from chocolate candy to chocolate Continue Reading

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Doggie Depot at Union Depot

Published January 24, 2026 | Updated January 24, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Calling all dog lovers to Saint Paul's Union Depot Saturday, February 1st! Experience Doggie Depot at Union Depot Sunday, February 1st from 10 am - 3 pm. In collaboration with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, voting is taking place now through January 25th to name the Canine King and Queen. Watch the winners in Continue Reading

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Detroit Lakes Polar Fest

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

We found another Polar Fest! Head to Detroit Lakes, in northern Minnesota, to experience winter and get outside this February 6th- 22nd, 2026. Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes offers various activities between February 6th and February 22nd, 2026. Each February, the festival hosts many activities to choose from that Continue Reading

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Winter Day of Play.

Winter Play Day Festival at Three Rivers Park District

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

Get outside and enjoy the fresh snow on Saturday, February 21st at locations throughout Three Rivers Park District! The headlining event is the Winter Play Day Festival on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am - 3:30 pm at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. There are many activities planned. Winter Play Day Festival Continue Reading

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Winter Edition Open Studio Series at Northrup King Building

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

The Northrup King Building is hosting a special winter themed open studio event.  The Northrup King Building is Minnesota's largest art complex with four floors of creative studios. The open studio event, Northrup King Nights, takes place Saturday, January 10th, 2026 from 4-8pm. Stroll throughout the Continue Reading

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The Great Northern Festival in the Twin Cities

Published December 30, 2025 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

The Great Northern Festival spans 5 days, with events between January 28th – February 1st, 2026 across many venues in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Great Northern Festival combines multiple events with a common mission, to celebrate the cold and creative winter through its programming. Find festival events Continue Reading

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Win FREE Prizes with the 31 Days of Holiday Game

Published December 1, 2025 | Updated December 10, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Holiday Stationstores has brought back the 31 Days of Holiday game for 2025. Each day you have the chance to win free items, fuel discounts and more! I always love the Holiday games because 1) You can play every day and 2) you have a chance to win not only fuel discounts and sweepstakes entries, but also free food Continue Reading

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FREE Timberwolves Tickets When You Buy Red Baron Pizza

Published October 8, 2025 | Updated October 8, 2025 | by Kim | 2 Comments

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Red Baron Pizza have teamed up for a special promotion earning you free 2 free game tickets when you buy 3 pizzas! If you've been thinking about going to a Timberwolves basketball game this season, now is your chance to get a deal!  Now through October 31, 2025, purchase 3 Continue Reading

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summer 2025 DQ blizzards.

85¢ Dairy Queen Blizzard Deal

Published August 28, 2025 | Updated August 28, 2025 | by Kim | 3 Comments

Dairy Queen is celebrating 85 years of DQ deliciousness by offering you a Blizzard for only 85¢ between September 8 through September 21! Dairy Queen introduced their popular Blizzard treats in 1985. This delicious treat is a fan favorite and not only are they bringing us some great 85¢ Blizzard deal (get the Continue Reading

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