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16 million+ Christmas lights on display just east of the Twin Cities

Give Me The Mike November 11, 2025
Where you'll find a 53 foot tall Santa and a 55 foot tall Christmas tree.
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Comparing Minnesota’s drive-thru holiday light shows

Give Me The Mike November 9, 2025
A comparison of drive-thru holiday light shows happening in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
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Where you can recycle Christmas lights in Minnesota

Give Me The Mike November 6, 2025
There's no fee to recycle string Christmas lights in Minnesota.
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The biggest holiday light shows in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Give Me The Mike October 27, 2025
Compare 13 of the biggest holiday light shows in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, each featuring more than...
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Submit your display for the 2025 Minnesota Holiday Lights Guide

Give Me The Mike October 25, 2025
If you have a holiday lights display, it’s time to include it in the Minnesota Holiday Lights...
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When adversity hits: how one family copes with a child’s health concerns

Give Me The Mike October 18, 2025
Meet Cody, a child who has battled a lot.
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Roundup of the best Halloween yard displays in Minnesota

Give Me The Mike October 4, 2025
Halloween displays around Minnesota bound to send shivers down your spine.
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We are writing a book and have an agent!

Give Me The Mike September 4, 2025
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