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Cannon Falls nonprofit repairing cars of Veterans
Nate's Community Garage helps Veterans and low-income residents in Dakota, Rice and Goodhue Counties.
Minnesota State Fair Information Booths answer up to 180,000 questions a year. Here are the top 5.
There are 10 Information Booths strategically placed around the Minnesota State Fair. Fair officials tell me each booth will answer 1,200 to 1,500 questions per day. That’s up to 15,000 questions total and up to 180,000 questions over the 12 days of the State Fair.… Read the rest
3 can’t miss Twin Cities Farmers Markets
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 which are worth the trip:
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.… Read the rest
The Saint Paul butcher shop only promoted by word of mouth
Chances are you would never know there’s a butcher shop in one sleepy Saint Paul neighborhood. First off, it’s on a college campus. There isn’t an awning with a fancy logo nor a flashing ‘open’ sign. Oh, and it’s inside an academic building.… Read the rest
GIVEAWAY: VIP Experience for Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at Union Depot {ENDED}
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll through Minnesota again December, and I have your family’s chance to see it up close!
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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 10: December 2
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 at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday activities.… Read the rest
40 Ways to Holiday, Day 9: December 1
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 at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday activities.… Read the rest
40 Ways to Holiday, Day 8: November 30
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 at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday activities.… Read the rest
40 Ways to Holiday, Day 40: January 1
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 at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday activities.… Read the rest
40 Ways to Holiday, Day 39: December 31
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 at Holidazzle, more people than ever are looking for new holiday activities.… Read the rest