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All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020 minnesota-state-fair-cheese-on-stick
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All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020

Give Me The Mike August 9, 2020
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but State Fair officials and business owners are coming...
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The Minnesota Boychoir welcomes every child and family with a passion for music

Give Me The Mike July 27, 2020
"With extremely limited support from home, I turned to the Boychoir family for help. I didn’t realize...
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Driving 8 hours one-way to rehearsal: the power of One Voice Mixed Chorus

Give Me The Mike July 16, 2020
During its history, One Voice Mixed Chorus has partnered with 20 local nonprofit organizations, commissioned more than...
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The owner of PinKU Japanese Street Food is cooking up something good in Northeast Minneapolis

Give Me The Mike July 2, 2020
The crispy shrimp, served on seasoned rice with a spicy mayonnaise, is incredible.
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Minneapolis nonprofit expected to deliver 600,000 free meals this year

Give Me The Mike June 18, 2020
Open Arms of Minnesota prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to those living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS,...
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4 best bowling alleys in the Twin Cities

Give Me The Mike June 9, 2020
You won't find a gutter ball when visiting these four spots selected as the best bowling alleys...
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Organizations providing food to Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents, plus ways you can help

Give Me The Mike June 1, 2020
Support nonprofits that were there when Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents could not access grocery stores after...
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Helping the Helpers: Supporting MN nonprofits after protests

Give Me The Mike May 29, 2020
As protests continue, nonprofits, the organizations who tirelessly give to our neighbors, were caught in the crossfire....
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The Minnesota camp dedicated to youth living with or affected by HIV/AIDS

Give Me The Mike May 21, 2020
It’s one week where kids can truly be themselves, and hundreds of campers look forward to visiting...
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