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2019 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide
Posted on November 23, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
The best holiday light displays around Minnesota, presented by Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour.
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31 things to do in Minnesota this August that are not the State Fair
Posted on July 21, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Minnesota State Fair. I have an in-depth online guide about the Great Minnesota Get Together. But the media can make it feel like the State Fair is the only thing going on during the entire month of August.… Read the rest
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55 things every Minnesotan should do summer 2019
Posted on May 27, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
Summers in Minnesota are too short to be bored, even if it is raining. For inspiration, I compiled this checklist of 55 things you can do before Labor Day.
… Read the restThis guide is presented by Family Fun Twin Cities. For even more suggestions of what to do this summer, check out their Ultimate Summer Guide.
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A Minnesota holiday lights display guide, 2018 edition
Posted on November 22, 2018 by Give Me The Mike
From Albert Lea to White Bear Lake! Includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul locations, too
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