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Free Culver’s Cheese Curds and Frozen Custard at Huntington Bank Stadium

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Culver's is bringing their delicious Wisconsin cheese curds and fresh frozen custard on the road with the From Wisconsin With Love tour, and the next stop is in Minneapolis! All of the fun takes place at Huntington Bank Stadium (home of the Minnesota Gophers) in Minneapolis. Stop by on Thursday, September 1 from Continue Reading

Minnesota Large Watercolor Map Posters Just $17.99 + FREE Shipping!

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You can share your love of your home state with this beautiful Minnesota Large Watercolor Map Poster! Choose from 16x20 or 18x24 and horizontal or vertical orientation. Whatever you choose, your price will be just $17.99 + FREE shipping! These watercolor map posters would make for stunning and unique wall décor for Continue Reading

All-iday Celebration at Hy-Vee

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August is the only month in the year that has no major national or seasonal holidays. So why not celebrate a bunch of holidays all in one day, just for kicks? This Saturday, August 27 is the first annual All-iday Celebration at Twin Cities area Hy-Vee locations. Bring the kids for a full day of fun activities from 8 Continue Reading

Cub Foods: $20 Coupon with Prescription Transfer

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Transfer your prescriptions to Cub Foods Pharmacy and you'll get a $20 coupon with each transfer, up to 3 transfers! (I'm assuming that this can also be used for new prescriptions.) You'll also need to sign up for their automatic refill program. Offer is valid through 9/17/22. Note that only one $20 coupon may be Continue Reading

The Great Big Garden Party at Lakewood

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You may not think of a cemetery as a place to go to celebrate or have a party, but you'll reconsider that thought if you ever visit Lakewood Cemetery! This large urban cemetery in Minneapolis adjoins both Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska. Lakewood regularly hosts special events, many of which are free to attend. The Continue Reading

Open Eye Figure Theatre Ice Cream Social

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Have some fun outside and get some FREE ice cream at the annual Open Eye Figure Theatre Ice Cream Social, happening this Saturday, July 30 from 12 - 3 pm! They'll have puppet shows, carnival games, make-and-take puppet crafts, and ice cream (of course!) for all to enjoy. Catch performances of Tucker's Robot at 12:30 Continue Reading

Jump4Fun Indoor Amusement Center (Alexandria) – Discount Open Play for Kids

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The weather's nice and hot out, but maybe you're looking for an indoor activity to stay cool in the air conditioning. Here's an option for those of you in the Alexandria area: Jump4Fun Indoor Amusement Center is offering discount open play through Groupon! Options include: $10 for Two Vouchers: Each Good for Continue Reading

Nickelodeon Universe Explorer Annual Pass – 30% Off!

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Get unlimited rides at Nickelodeon Universe for a full year with this Nickelodeon Universe Explorer Annual Pass discount. Save 30% now! Mall of America is celebrating its 30th birthday this summer with gifts, prizes, deals, and a big celebration on August 11. One deal that they're offering is a big discount on Continue Reading

Thompson County Park Open House

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I love when a beloved park undergoes improvements! It's always fun to enjoy some new features at places we're used to visiting time after time. This Thursday, July 14 is a great opportunity to check out the improvements at the Thompson County Park Open House Event in West St. Paul! Stop by from 4 - 8 pm to see Continue Reading