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Enter your Halloween yard display

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Submit your information for a 2025 Halloween yard display guide on GiveMeTheMike.com.
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9 best foods and beverages at the Minnesota State Fair

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A list of the 9 best foods and beverages at the Minnesota State Fair to help you...
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5 best freebies at the Minnesota State Fair, 2025 edition

Give Me The Mike August 26, 2025
I was challenged to scour the Fairgrounds to find the best free stuff.
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6 ‘quiet’ places at the Minnesota State Fair

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Spots around the Minnesota State Fair where you take a break from all the noise for a...
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7 best breakfast spots at the Minnesota State Fair

Give Me The Mike August 24, 2025
For those who arrive to the Minnesota State Fair early in the day, here are 7 spots...
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6 ways to avoid paying $25 to park at the Minnesota State Fair

Give Me The Mike August 23, 2025
Parking on the Fairgrounds is more than what it costs to get through the gate. Here are...
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Big announcement coming!

Give Me The Mike August 19, 2025
I am starting a new chapter on September 4 and cannot wait to share the news with...
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10 tips for planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair

Give Me The Mike August 16, 2025
If you're looking to avoid the biggest crowds at the Minnesota State Fair, historically there are two...
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From Canterbury Park to the Kentucky Derby: A Minnesotan’s guide to horse racing

Give Me The Mike July 27, 2025
Whether you’re a Twin Cities local with fond memories of Canterbury Park, or a horse racing enthusiast...
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