Find 2026 drive-thru Christmas lights in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including free and ticketed shows, dates, hours,...
Mike Marcotte
Give Me The Mike is a Minnesota guide to good food, local events and places worth exploring. Created by Mike Marcotte, the site shares restaurant recommendations, seasonal guides and ideas for making the most of life in Minnesota.
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Compare 13 of the biggest holiday light shows in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including walk-thru and drive-thru...
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Halloween displays around Minnesota bound to send shivers down your spine.
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A list of the 9 best foods and beverages at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
I was challenged to scour the Fairgrounds to find the best free stuff.
Spots around the Minnesota State Fair where you take a break.