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The best birthday freebies in the Twin Cities
Posted on July 16, 2020 by Give Me The Mike
From a bottle of wine worth your age to free car washes, I rounded up the best freebies you can snag on your birthday.
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Organizations providing food to Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents, plus ways you can help
Posted on June 1, 2020 by Give Me The Mike
Here is your opportunity to help the helpers. Find a list of Minneapolis organizations providing food to residents.
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Where Minnesotans can donate clothing and household goods during COVID-19
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Give Me The Mike
Check out this roundup of nonprofits who are collecting your goods for a greater good.
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Twin Cities Restaurant Room Rental Guide
Posted on March 8, 2020 by Give Me The Mike
Where to reserve semi-private and private dining rooms at restaurants, bars and breweries in the Twin Cities.
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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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The 17 best restaurants for breakfast in Minnesota
Posted on August 19, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
From cinnamon rolls to pancakes to omelets, sit down for breakfast at these fantastic restaurants located across Minnesota.
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31 can’t miss events in Minnesota this July
Posted on June 23, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
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.… Read the rest
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The best comedy clubs in Minnesota
Posted on January 20, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
Admission is free on Monday nights at one of the top comedy clubs.
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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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A guide to Minnesota holiday light displays, 2017 edition
Posted on November 25, 2017 by Give Me The Mike
The 2019 Minnesota holiday light display guide can be found here.
Here’s a roundup of 2017 holiday light displays around Minnesota. Know of one I’m missing? Let me know by filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page.… Read the rest
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