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31 can’t miss events in Minnesota this July

By Give Me The Mike on June 23, 2019June 23, 2019

Not much gets better than July in Minnesota! There’s plenty to do with long summer nights. Bonus: you don’t have to spend 20 minutes putting on a parka and scraping ice off your windshield! I compiled a list of events happening around the state. Many are your suggestions! Is there one I forgot? Let me

The best birthday freebies in the Twin Cities

By Give Me The Mike on May 19, 2019July 4, 2019

Most of these freebies were verified as of May 2019. Enjoy! If you know of others not listed, please let me know about them! Connect with me with the form at the bottom of this page. Note: I am more focused on adding deals for locally owned or Minnesota-based companies than national retailers. From a

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20 Mexican restaurants in Minnesota worth the trip

By Give Me The Mike on May 1, 2019June 2, 2019

Nearly 1,000 votes came in from Twin Cities Live viewers suggesting where they like to go for the best Mexican food in Minnesota. I presented the top 5 picks on TV — and those are listed below. While votes came in, I heard from people saying that certain Mexican restaurants don’t serve authentic food and

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Twin Cities Restaurant Room Rental Guide

By Give Me The Mike on February 17, 2019July 14, 2019

Where to reserve semi-private and private dining rooms at restaurants, bars and breweries in the Twin Cities.

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Guide: Twin Cities events leading up to the big game

By Give Me The Mike on January 11, 2018January 30, 2018

I had to make a spreadsheet to keep track of everything happening in the Twin Cities leading up to the big game at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4. I’m ready to help you find the best activities. Embrace the chaos — we won’t see anything this big come through Minnesota for decades! Am I

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 27: December 19

By Give Me The Mike on November 16, 2017November 26, 2017

In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the elimination of the eighth floor display at Macy’s in downtown Minneapolis and Holiday Lights in the Park in Saint Paul, along with the disappointing change from tradition at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 17: December 9

By Give Me The Mike on November 16, 2017November 24, 2017

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 12: December 4

By Give Me The Mike on November 16, 2017November 25, 2017

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The best free outdoor movies in the Twin Cities this August

By Give Me The Mike on July 17, 2017July 28, 2017

Alright, whether you want to hear it or not, summer is halfway done. But that’s a good reminder to maximize every moment we still have with warm temperatures and late sunsets. Free outdoor movies are all over the cities and here are a few worth checking out: Friday, August 4 — “The Secret Life of