Posted on March 20, 2020
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Spring is a special time of year. The heavy jackets go in the closet and those delicious Girl Scout cookies go on sale. I’m a Samoas/Caramel DeLights fan, myself. However, with COVID-19, Girl Scout cookie operations have come to a halt. Depending on their…
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Posted on March 18, 2020
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The restaurant community is always there for us. They’re ready to serve you a drink when you’re out celebrating, they feed us when we don’t feel like doing dishes, and they work at times when we would rather be out with friends and family….
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For senior citizens and those with compromised autoimmune systems, leaving home during the COVID-19 pandemic is out of the question. However, life must continue. Below is a guide showcasing non-profits, restaurants and grocery stores who are delivering food to those who cannot go out…
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Posted on March 8, 2020
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Where to reserve semi-private and private dining rooms at restaurants, bars and breweries in the Twin Cities.
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Posted on June 1, 2019
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While Lowertown Saint Paul and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis host great farmers markets featuring locally grown produce and goods, there are ‘berry-good’ other spots that tend to be less busy and get you the same fruits, veggies and flowers. Here are three I’ve attended…
Category: randoMNessTags: Centennial Lakes Park, Chef Earls BBQ, Edina, Farmers Market, Maple Grove, Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove Farmers Market, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, randoMNess, Twin Cities
Posted on May 19, 2019
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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. From a bottle of wine worth your age…
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Posted on May 1, 2019
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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…
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Posted on November 18, 2017
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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…
Category: randoMNessTags: Black Friday, Can Can Wonderland, Contest, Edina, Facebook, Giveaway, holidays, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Red Cow, Saint Paul, Schmidt Brewery, Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Twin Cities