Posted on August 20, 2020
by Give Me The Mike
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Whether you're attending closer to Labor Day or just want a taste of the Fair, here's my experience of the Food Parade, along with answers to the questions you asked on my Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Posted on March 15, 2020
by Give Me The Mike
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This list of restaurants continue to provide free meals to Minnesota students and families in need.
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Posted on March 7, 2020
by Give Me The Mike
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I recently had someone ask me where to get Broasted chicken, and I didn’t have more than one or two ideas. But I knew there are plenty of great places around. So I took to my Facebook page and received a surprising amount of comments.… Read the rest
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Posted on February 24, 2020
by Give Me The Mike
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It’s time to drop everything and drive to the Pizza Barn. Their Cheese Curd Pizza with a ranch dressing sauce needs to be your next meal.
Pizza Barn originally opened in Princeton, Minnesota in 1983 (Princeton is about 50 minutes north of Downtown Minneapolis).… Read the rest
Posted on November 23, 2019
by Give Me The Mike
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The best holiday light displays around Minnesota, presented by Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour.
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Posted on May 23, 2019
by Give Me The Mike
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There are always new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, but if you’re new to the Great Minnesota Get Together, you need to start with the basics. I asked my Facebook and Twitter followers to list their favorite Fair foods.… Read the rest
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I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live to share details about where you can charge your cell phone while at the Minnesota State Fair. I also let you know where the best spots are for taking a photo while you’re here.… Read the rest
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