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Minnesota Blue Star Museums – Free Admission for Military Families – Summer 2019 - 2019-05-09 15:47:00-04

Today, the Minnesota Historical Society announced that it will be participating in the Blue Star Museums program during the summer of 2019. This national program provides free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families. The 2019 program launches on Saturday, May 18, (Armed Forces Day) and ends on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day). This is […]

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FFTC’s 2019 Guide to FREE Summer Music in the Twin Cities - 2019-05-10 17:51:05-04

The Twin Cities practically sings in the summer.  Every corner of the metro is full of music and a lot of it is FREE! What could be better?  Not much! Enjoy strains of strings, rhythms of rockers and energy of ethnic music. Where possible, we provided a basic schedule, but we highly recommend checking the […]

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Banana Oat Bread - 2019-05-11 15:16:19-04

This healthy banana oat bread recipe could make a perfectly not-too-sweet afternoon snack or quick choice for breakfast. Some optional add-ins could be nuts, raisins, fresh banana slices (make a fun pattern), or guild the lily with some mini chocolate chips. This recipe comes courtesy of SheCooks.Design, one of our favorite places on the web to find […]

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Birding Checklist – What to Pack Bird Watching - 2019-05-13 22:07:11-04

Birding has recently become one of my favorite family pass times. This is partially because birding with kids can happen almost anywhere. It is amazing how many birds we can spot or hear in our own backyard. Even driving down the highway near the Mississippi, we have a good chance of spotting a bald eagle. […]

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May Weekend Family Fun: Filled With Festivals - 2019-05-14 13:21:36-04

Things to do in Minneapolis-St Paul this weekend! May 18-19, 2019 For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, check our May Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar. CELEBRATE SPRING WITH FESTIVALS Holz Farm Spring Festival | Holz Farm Park, Eagan Lots of old-fashioned farm fun to be had here and most of […]

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8 Paper Plate Spring Crafts - 2019-05-14 15:21:35-04

Let’s paint, cut, glue and welcome spring with 8 amazing paper plate spring crafts for kids. Spring is my favorite season. We have to wait for it quite a lot, here in Minnesota and this certainly helps us appreciate it more. But spring has been my favorite even before moving to the States. I just […]

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Landing on the Moon, 50 Year Celebration - 2019-05-14 15:32:18-04

On July 20, 2019 we will commemorate the “landing on the moon” 50th anniversary.  The Twin Cities is packed full of Moon Opportunities, starting in May to help us get ready for the historic celebration.  If you are looking for something unique to do with your kids, spouse, parents, or all of the above, we […]

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Mall of America Family Guide, Floor By Floor - 2019-05-14 15:43:50-04

The Mall of America opened on August 11, 1992.  I clearly remember the day because for months we had been seeing commercials about the Grand Opening.  We dropped everything in our small western Minnesota town, loaded our car, and drove three hours to be a part of this historic moment. We could have used a […]

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