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Score FREE Twins Tickets with the Kwik Trip to the Ballpark Program

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Earn points for free Twins tickets when you shop at Kwik Trip! If you love baseball and a good deal (who doesn’t?), you’ll want to take advantage of the Kwik Trip to the Ballpark program – an easy way for Minnesota Twins fans to score free game tickets just by shopping at their local Kwik Trip! Here's how it Continue Reading

Paradise Charter Cruises – Fun Lake Minnetonka Cruises Under $25 Per Person!

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Enjoy a fun night out with a Lake Minnetonka cruise from Paradise Charter Cruises. Right now they have several cruise options available at a discount with prices under $25 per person! I think it's safe to say that warmer weather is here to stay! I love going out on the water and feeling the wind in my hair. With Continue Reading

FREE Minnesota Sinfonia Concerts This Summer

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Throughout the summer, listen to the Minnesota Sinfonia Free Concerts in the Twin Cities! The Minnesota Sinfonia is continuing their free concerts in the Twin Cities this summer with six performances! Mark your calendar for one or more of the following events: Minnesota Sinfonia’s Collaboration with Continue Reading

Maple Grove Days

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Enjoy some fun activities for the whole family at Maple Grove Days, coming up in mid-July! Maple Grove Days is an annual celebration that brings together over 30,000 community members and visitors from all around Minnesota. The dates for 2023 are July 12 through 16. The festival boasts three stages of entertainment, Continue Reading

Valleyfair Discount Tickets

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This is the place to find great deals on Valleyfair Discount Tickets when available! See the ticket options available and find the one best for you and your family. Summer is here! That means it's time to start thinking about and planning for your next trip to Valleyfair! 2026 Update: Unfortunately, since Continue Reading

Water Ski Days in Lake City

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Visit Lake City Minnesota for Water Ski Days with music, arts and crafts fair, water ski show, parade, classic cars, and more. Did you know that Lake City is the birthplace of water skiing? Water skiing was invented by 1922 by Ralph Samuelson, which means it's been around for almost 100 years! Lake City is Continue Reading

Get FREE Minnesota State Park Passes with the Minnesota State Parks Library Program

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Check out FREE Minnesota State Parks Passes at your local library with the Minnesota State Parks Library Program! Did you know that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a program that provides FREE state park passes at local libraries? With the Minnesota State Parks Library Program, you can Continue Reading

Free Kids Admission to North Commons Water Park (Minneapolis)

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Once again, kids can get FREE admission to North Commons Water Park in Minneapolis! NOTE: North Commons is closed for construction in 2026. Once again this summer, admission to North Commons Water Park is FREE for kids under 18! This year, adults who swim will pay $5 admission, and non-swimming adult chaperones Continue Reading