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7 amazing destinations worth visiting in Minnesota Person canoeing on a Minnesota lake at sunset
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7 amazing destinations worth visiting in Minnesota

Mike Marcotte March 8, 2021
Minnesota is home to plenty of lakes (more than 10,000, actually), rich forests and lots of adventure. 
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3 best apps to help you learn a language Smartphone
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3 best apps to help you learn a language

Mike Marcotte February 22, 2021
Learn Spanish, French, German, or even Klingon, right on your smartphone and at your own pace.
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7 top spots for a margarita in the Twin Cities Pablos-Mexican-Restaurant-margarita
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7 top spots for a margarita in the Twin Cities

Mike Marcotte February 21, 2021
Celebrate National Margarita Day, Cinco de Mayo, or any day with a delicious margarita at these Minnesota...
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Saint Paul nonprofit ensures mental health is discussed National-Alliance-on-Mental-Illness-NAMI
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Saint Paul nonprofit ensures mental health is discussed

Mike Marcotte February 11, 2021
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota saw a significant increase in those seeking help after...
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Minnesota’s birthplace does not sit ‘still’ ice_palace_maze
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Minnesota’s birthplace does not sit ‘still’

Mike Marcotte February 3, 2021
There’s plenty to do in Stillwater this winter, including an ice palace maze, unique shopping, and more.
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Where Kids Can Volunteer in Minnesota Volunteer-hands-kids
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Where Kids Can Volunteer in Minnesota

Mike Marcotte January 17, 2021
The tiniest of philanthropic crusaders can donate their time with these Minnesota based nonprofits.
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Holiday window displays are back in Minneapolis nutcracker
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Holiday window displays are back in Minneapolis

Mike Marcotte December 16, 2020
A Minneapolis store teamed up with a popular theatre company to bring the beloved Nutcracker Fantasy to...
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The Minneapolis nonprofit distributing nearly 150,000 pounds of food to those with HIV/AIDS Aliveness-Project
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The Minneapolis nonprofit distributing nearly 150,000 pounds of food to those with HIV/AIDS

Mike Marcotte December 3, 2020
The Aliveness Project has approximately 1,900 members living throughout Minnesota.
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Holiday gifts that give back Savhera
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Holiday gifts that give back

Mike Marcotte November 26, 2020
These companies and nonprofits strengthen our communities, and their products make great gifts.
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