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Mille Lacs Indian Museum Open House

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This Sunday is the annual open house at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum in Onamia! Enjoy FREE admission to the museum and trading post on Sunday, August 17 from 10 am - 5 pm. Visit the exhibits, including the popular Four Seasons Room with life-size dioramas, then head next door to shop for American Indian arts and Continue Reading

Minnesota Children’s Museum Summer Block Party

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Bring your kids to the Minnesota Children's Museum's Summer Block Party with free fun and activities for everyone! Once again this year, the Minnesota Children Museum is hosting a free Summer Block Party! This will take place on the street in front of the museum from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, August 16.  The Continue Reading

McDonald’s: FREE Big Mac When the Vikings Score

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For the 2025 - 2026 season, get a free Big Mac from McDonald's when the Vikings score two or more touchdowns! We've got the scoop on how to do that here. SKOL! Here's another reason to cheer for the Minnesota Vikings – when they score two or more touchdowns in a game, you'll be able to pick up a FREE Big Mac from Continue Reading

Target College Student Discount – 20% Off!

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College students can save at Target by using the Target student discount to take 20% off! Back to school isn't just for teachers and children - college students are gearing up to head back to school, as well. And while it's been a while since I went to college, I do remember having to buy an exorbitant amount of Continue Reading

Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse

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Spend a night outside looking up at the stars at Split Rock Lighthouse. Tuesday, August 12 is Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors. This FREE event is a perfect opportunity to look at the stars above Split Rock Lighthouse! The event takes place from 8 - 10 pm, run by the University of Minnesota Continue Reading

Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival

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Step back in time and see what farming was like at the Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival! The 61st Annual Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival is coming up! All the fun takes place August 1 - 3 near Jordan. If you've never been to a threshing show, take some time to find one! There's so much history Continue Reading

Favorite Minnesota Thrift Stores – As Recommended by You!

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If you love hunting for hidden gems, stretching your budget, or just enjoy the thrill of a good deal, you know there's nothing quite like a great thrift store. Recently on Facebook, we asked our readers to share their favorite thrift stores across Minnesota – and wow, you delivered! From small-town shops run by Continue Reading

Turn Style Consigment (Roseville) Green Tag Clearance Event

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Turn Style Consignment in Roseville is having a Green Tag clearance event with big savings! We know our readers are bargain shoppers...after all, thrifty is in the name, right? So here's a heads up that the Roseville Turn Style Consignment store is having a green tag clearance event starting TODAY (Wednesday, Continue Reading

Lunds & Byerlys: BOGO Ice Cream Deal

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Head to Lunds & Byerlys this week for Buy One Get One Free on ice cream! Lunds & Byerlys may not be known for always having the lowest prices, but they often have some really great sales! Case in point: this week they are having a Buy One Get One Free sale on Breyers, Tillamook, Prairie Farms, Cedar Crest, Continue Reading