Did you know that military families get in FREE to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas? It’s true! In 2017 the Minnesota legislature approved a statute to provide FREE year-round vehicle permits to active military personnel in any branch or unit of the United States Armed Forces and veterans with a service-related disability.

These vehicle permits are normally $35 for a full year and provide qualifying military families unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. To apply, present valid military ID at any staffed state park and let the park attendant know your military status.

To celebrate Veterans Day, Davanni’s is offering a FREE Solo 1-Item Pizza and a Regular Pop for all veterans and active service members! Offer is valid Sunday, November 11th only; must show proof of service.

How did trick-or-treating go last night? Chances are your kiddos picked up a BUNCH of candy…maybe even too much. I know mine sure did!

Here’s an option for your overabundance of candy – donate it through Fairview Clinics to US military personnel serving overseas! Kids and families can donate their unopened candy November 1st through 9th by stopping at select Fairview, HealthEast, and University of Minnesota Health (M Health) clinics. Kids are also encouraged to make a card to send along with their candy.

In return, each child who donates will be able to pick a book from their selection – picture books to chapter books. Parents can also choose one, if they’d like.

Stop by one of the following clinics to make the swap (visit www.fairview.org/clinic for clinic hours):

Fairview Clinics – Apple Valley
Fairview Clinics – Andover
Fairview Clinics – Bass Lake (Maple Grove)
Fairview Clinics – Blaine
Fairview Clinics – Bloomington Oxboro
Fairview Clinics – Bloomington Lake, Minneapolis
Fairview Clinics – Bloomington Lake, Xerxes
Fairview Clinics – Brooklyn Park
Fairview Clinics – Burnsville
Fairview Clinics – Chisago Lakes
Fairview Clinics – Columbia Heights
Fairview Clinics – Eden Prairie
Fairview Clinics – Elk River
Fairview Clinics – Farmington
Fairview Clinics – Fridley
Fairview Clinics – Highland Park
Fairview Clinics – Hugo
Fairview Clinics – Lakeville
Fairview Clinics – Lino Lakes
Fairview Clinics – Milaca
Fairview Clinics – New Brighton
Fairview Clinics – North Branch
Fairview Clinics – Pine City
Fairview Clinics – Princeton
Fairview Clinics – Prior Lake
Fairview Clinics – Rogers
Fairview Clinics – Savage
Fairview Clinics – University Children’s
Fairview Clinics – Uptown
Fairview Clinics – Zimmerman
M Health Maple Grove Clinic
M Health Nurse Practitioners Clinic
M Health Mill City Clinic
HealthEast Clinic – Rice Street
HealthEast Clinic – Stillwater
HealthEast Clinic – Vadnais Heights
HealthEast Clinic – Woodwinds

Today only (Wednesday, 10/31) you can get a FREE Kwikery Bake Shop Cookie at Kwik Trip! You’ll need to log in to your Kwik Rewards account (it’s free to join) and add the coupon to your account, then swipe your Kwik Rewards card at the register to receive your discount.

Just a reminder – TODAY is the last day to get your free coffee!

Get your coffee fix for FREE starting today and every Tuesday through 10/9 at Holiday Stationstores! They’re offering a free cup of coffee all day and any size, no coupon required.

If you want some other great deals on coffee (not free, of course, but big discounts), check out the list of Minnesota coffee deals here. You’ll find lots of deals for local coffee shops and cafes for coffee at a big discount, plus some deals on doughnuts and other goodies to go with the coffee!

And, while you’re getting your free coffee at Holiday, how about saving on gas too? Fill up at Holiday and you can save 5¢ per gallon with this printable Holiday Gas Coupon. It’s valid for up to 20 gallons.

Looking for someplace to drive with that full tank of gas? Check out all the fun Minnesota attractions we have featured here on ThriftyMinnesota.com.

Celebrate National Coffee Day at Dunn Brothers with a FREE small (12 oz) brewed coffee! You’ll need to show this coupon to the barista or just have them use offer code 10198. Limit 1 transaction per customer. Find a Dunn Brothers Coffee near you.

If you don’t already have the Dunn Brothers Coffee Rewards App, sign up here to get a FREE $2 credit.

Mark your calendars! Sky Zone is celebrating their 14th birthday this Friday (9/14) by offering FREE 30-minute jump passes! There are Twin Cities locations in Blaine, Edina, and Oakdale.

Just show up at Sky Zone the day of the event and ask for the FREE 30-minute pass. If you want to jump for longer (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes), use the coupon code SZBirthday during checkout online and the 30 minutes will be discounted from the final amount.

Sky Socks are not included and are $2.50/pair, but are reusable so you can keep them for your next visit to Sky Zone. Limit one FREE 30-minute ticket per jumper, valid between 11 am – 7 pm.

They will also be offering food combos including a pretzel and smoothie combo for $6 or a cookie, nachos and soda combo for $5 (no outside food or drink is allowed).

Thanks, Twin Cities Frugal Mom!