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31 things to do in Minnesota this August that are not the State Fair

By Give Me The Mike on July 21, 2019July 22, 2019

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. Here’s a list of 31 events worth checking out in

Best places to watch fireworks in Minnesota

By Give Me The Mike on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

I asked for your suggestions on where to watch 4th of July fireworks. The top choice doesn’t take place on July 4th, but instead, on July 6th. I was on Twin Cities Live with a roundup. Highest rated: Delano Saturday, July 6th at 10:30 p.m. Canterbury Park, Shakopee Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th around

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31 can’t miss events in Minnesota this July

By Give Me The Mike on June 23, 2019July 26, 2019

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. Many are your suggestions! Is there one I forgot? Let me

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55 things every Minnesotan should do this summer

By Give Me The Mike on May 27, 2019July 14, 2019

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. This guide is presented by Family Fun Twin Cities. For even more suggestions of what to do this summer, check out their Ultimate Summer Guide. Buy

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20 Mexican restaurants in Minnesota worth the trip

By Give Me The Mike on May 1, 2019August 19, 2019

Nearly 1,000 votes came in from Twin Cities Live viewers suggesting where they like to go for the best Mexican food in Minnesota. I presented the top 5 picks on TV — and those are listed below. While votes came in, I heard from people saying that certain Mexican restaurants don’t serve authentic food and

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Twin Cities Restaurant Room Rental Guide

By Give Me The Mike on February 17, 2019July 29, 2019

Where to reserve semi-private and private dining rooms at restaurants, bars and breweries in the Twin Cities.

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A guide to Minnesota holiday light displays, 2017 edition

By Give Me The Mike on November 25, 2017November 23, 2018

An updated 2018 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. I have personally confirmed these shows are happening in 2017; be wary of other websites! This

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