Posted on January 27, 2020
by Give Me The Mike
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After counting thousands of votes, I visited the spots selected as the five best coffee shops in Minnesota. And at the bottom of this page, check out a list of spots receiving honorable mention.
I was on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live with the stories of the top coffee shops.… Read the rest
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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 August 19, 2019
by Give Me The Mike
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Breakfast becomes a passionate subject for many people. And for good reason.
For starters, it’s the most meaningful meal of the day. You need fuel to be productive.
It’s food people love, too: omelets, pancakes, French toast, hash browns.
Sitting down for breakfast is also the chance to connect with the people who mean a lot to you.… Read the rest
Category: randoMNessTags: 49er Flapjack, avocado verde, Beef Hash, Best breakfast in Minnesota, Bloomington, breakfast, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Cajun Skillet, David Nat, Denny's 5th Avenue Bakery, Eden Prairie, Edina, Eggs Bacon Avocado Benedict, Fat Nat's Eggs, Forest Lake, Gluten Free, Gyro Omelet, Hudson, Jeff Nat, Keys Cafe, Keys Cafe and Bakery, Keys Restaurant, Keys Saint Paul, Linda Frigaard, Linda Grady, Lindas Cafe, Lindas Stuffed, Lisa Nat, McGriddle, Michael Nat, Minnesota, Mounds View, New Brighton, New Hope, pancake, RJ Riches, RJ Riches Family Restaurant, Rogers, Roseville, Saint Paul, Spring Lake Park, St Anthony Village, The Original Pancake House, Twin Cities, Twin Cities Live, White Bear Lake, wild rice soup, Woodbury, Worth the Trip
Posted on June 25, 2019
by Give Me The Mike
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Something peculiar of the top 5 spots voted in: none of them make their own ice cream.
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Posted on May 30, 2019
by Give Me The Mike
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Cash in on some great deals from Twin Cities restaurants. I appeared on Twin Cities Live with a roundup of spots offering incredible discounts.
Sunday: Acqua in White Bear Lake
- 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- 3 course meal for 2 people for $60
- You can purchase a bottle of wine for $20
- Reservations are accepted
- Patio seating is first come, first served
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Category: randoMNessTags: Acqua, Dark Horse Bar & Eatery, date night, Date Night Minneapolis, Date Night Minnesota, Date Night St. Paul, Minnesota, Saint Paul, Twin Cities, Twin Cities Live, Urban Growler Brewing Company, White Bear Lake
Posted on November 22, 2018
by Give Me The Mike
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From Albert Lea to White Bear Lake! Includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul locations, too
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Posted on November 25, 2017
by Give Me The Mike
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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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