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A growing list of programs and restaurants offering food to families in Minnesota
Posted on March 15, 2020 by Give Me The Mike
With all Minnesota students out of school March 18-27, and many closed even longer, families who rely on school breakfast and lunch will stretch to make sure their children are fed. Fortunately, Minnesota restaurants and organizations are swiftly adapting to the situation, offering free…
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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 best ice cream shops in Minnesota
Posted on June 25, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
Every month, Worth the Trip, my series on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live, presents the top five Minnesota spots in a particular category. And since summer is officially upon us, I had to determine who sells the best ice cream in the state. The winning…
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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….
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The best birthday freebies in the Twin Cities
Posted on May 19, 2019 by Give Me The Mike
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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Guide: Twin Cities events leading up to the big game
Posted on January 11, 2018 by Give Me The Mike
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…
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