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The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

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Krown Bakery & Eatery, Anoka, MN

In a part of the country where Scandinavian influence is heavy, Minnesota is home to a few Scandinavian bakeries. However, few do Scandinavian as well as Anoka’s Krown Bakery & Eatery.…
In a part of the country where Scandinavian influence is heavy, Minnesota is home to a few…

The 7 Best BBQ Joints in Minnesota!

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Q Fanatic BBQ and Grill, Champlin, MN

Don’t let this joint’s humble setting fool you: Q Fanatic’s barbecue is seriously and studiously prepared by its Culinary Institute of America-trained chef/owner. And it’s…
Don’t let this joint’s humble setting fool you: Q Fanatic’s barbecue is seriously…

The 14 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Minnesota!

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Arbor Lakes Main Street, Maple Grove, MN

An outdoor shopping mall designed to resemble a small-town downtown, Arbor Lakes’ 200-plus stores get decked out for the holidays. Bring your walking shoes and jacket, though, because, like a…
An outdoor shopping mall designed to resemble a small-town downtown, Arbor Lakes’ 200-plus…

The 7 Best Caterers in Minnesota!

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Unique Dining Catering, Andover, MN

Unique Dining Catering, once voted the Twin Cities best caterer, prides themselves on creating a top-notch overall experience for their customers. In addition to traditional events, Unique Dining…
Unique Dining Catering, once voted the Twin Cities best caterer, prides themselves on creating a…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Rush Creek, Maple Grove, MN

Rush Creek is a perennial among best public course lists in Minnesota. Host of several national pro and amateur events, Rush Creek has been challenging golfers from the Twin Cities and around the…
Rush Creek is a perennial among best public course lists in Minnesota. Host of several national pro…

The 10 Best Skate Parks in Minnesota!

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Maple Grove Skate Plaza, Maple Grove, MN

The Skate Plaza in Maple Grove is a multi-tiered, modern outdoor facility that offers lights (it’s open until 10 p.m.) and ample, comfortable seating for spectators. Skaters, meanwhile, will…
The Skate Plaza in Maple Grove is a multi-tiered, modern outdoor facility that offers lights…

The 9 Best Steakhouses in Minnesota!

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Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse, Maple Grove, MN

Pittsburgh Blue is another steak concept from the group that founded Manny’s, and far from living in the shadow of its sister restaurant, Pittsburgh Blue does just fine. Although it has a…
Pittsburgh Blue is another steak concept from the group that founded Manny’s, and far from…

The 10 Best Sports Centers in Minnesota!

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National Sports Center, Blaine, MN

The largest amateur sports facility in the world—that’s right the world—happens to be right here in Blaine. Built to host the Olympic Festival, the National Sports Center has been a…
The largest amateur sports facility in the world—that’s right the world—happens…

10 Best Shopping Outlets in Minnesota

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Albertville Premium Outlets, Albertville, MN

Who doesn’t love a good outlet mall? You find designer treasures at factory prices, and at Albertville Premium Outlets, you’ll get a welcoming and refreshing environment to boot.

Who doesn’t love a good outlet mall? You find designer treasures at factory prices, and at…

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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First Avenue and 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, MN

Perhaps Minnesota’s best-known music venue, First Ave. featured prominently in the 1984 Prince vehicle, “Purple Rain,” and has long been known as the place artists play when they…
Perhaps Minnesota’s best-known music venue, First Ave. featured prominently in the 1984…
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The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

First Avenue and 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, MN

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Perhaps Minnesota’s best-known music venue, First Ave. featured prominently in the 1984 Prince vehicle, “Purple Rain,” and has long been known as the place artists play when they… Read More
The 14 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Minnesota!

Arbor Lakes Main Street, Maple Grove, MN

Featured in The 14 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Minnesota!
An outdoor shopping mall designed to resemble a small-town downtown, Arbor Lakes’ 200-plus stores get decked out for the holidays. Bring your walking shoes and jacket, though, because, like a… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

Mill City Museum

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It was once the world's biggest flour mill, and a driver of the Minnesota economy. Whether you're a foodie or not, you'll be intrigued with the exhibits that combine both science and cuisine. Anybody… Read More
The 9 Best Seafood Restaurants in Minnesota!

The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Minneapolis, MN

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Although it now has a handful of locations across the country, the Oceanaire Seafood Room had its beginnings right here in Minneapolis. It’s the granddaddy of the seafood scene in the city, and… Read More
The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Minnesota!

The Bird House inn at Excelsior Bay, Excelsior, MN

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A small, five-room inn on Excelsior’s Water Street, The Birdhouse Inn is the only lodging available on Lake Minnetonka—the biggest lake in the Twin Cities metro area. Its proximity to… Read More
The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Minnesota!

Bakken Museum, Minneapolis, MN

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If your birthday child loves science, particularly things to do with physics, electricity, or electromagnetism, then the Bakken Museum would make an awesome party venue. Birthday parties include an… Read More
The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!

St. Paul Urban Trail Run, St. Paul, MN

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A race on paved trails (and stairs!) fully within the city limits of St. Paul, the point-to-point Urban Trail Run showcases the capitol city’s beauty on a course that starts at Battle Creek… Read More
10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis, MN

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Indulge in absolute luxury at the Hotel Ivy. This spectacular hotel in the heart of downtown Minneapolis has everything your next getaway needs - the beloved Anda Spa, amazing dining, top-shelf… Read More
The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

Revival, Minneapolis, MN

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Now with a second location in St. Paul, Revival is the fried chicken heavyweight in Minnesota. Southern-style and buttermilk delicious, the Tennessee fried chicken from chef Thomas Boemer is pretty… Read More
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Events around Anoka, MN
Dec
03

Andover Christmas Craft and Gift Show

9:30 AM
Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover, MN
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Dec
03

Minneapolis Holiday Craft Fair

10:00 AM
Gnomes Plus More, Minneapolis, MN
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Dec
03

Holiday at the Hilde

4:00 PM
Hilde Performance Center, Plymouth, MN
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Dec
03

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland

9:00 PM
Dave & Buster's, Maple Grove, MN
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Dec
03

DAZN Boxing Series: Estrada vs Gonzalez 3

9:00 PM
Dave & Buster's, Maple Grove, MN
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Dec
04

Andover Christmas Craft and Gift Show

10:00 AM
Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover, MN
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Dec
17

Maple Grove Christmas Craft and Gift Show

9:30 AM
Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove, MN
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John Ward Park

John Ward Park
2400 Forest Avenue, Anoka, MN
About Us:John Ward Park, built atop a decommissioned landfill, is more commonly known as ‘Rocket Park’ due to the large rocket shaped p... Read More

Cook Arena Skate Park

Cook Arena Skate Park
11091 Mississippi Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN
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Andover Skatepark

Andover Skatepark
1685 Crosstown Blvd., Andover, MN
Andover has a new Skate Board Park located on the west side of Sunshine Park off Crosstown Boulevard. The facility includes a concrete pad and seve... Read More

Sand Creek Park

Sand Creek Park
1008 Northdale Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN
Sand Creek Park is located adjacent to Northdale Blvd. approximately a half mile east of Hanson Blvd. The park features six regulation adult softba... Read More

Community Activity Center

Community Activity Center
5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
The facility provides a focal point and a gathering place for residents to participate in recreational and leisure time pursuits. Many of the city&... Read More

Bunker Beach

Bunker Beach
701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN
Bunker Beach now features six towering waterslides, a 900’ lazy river, leisure pool with climbing wall, a zero-entry pool with a water play s... Read More

Maple Grove Community Center

Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN
The Community Center is a recreational and meeting facility open for drop-in or rental use. Our 835,000 annual visitors bring people of all ages th... Read More

The Academy

The Academy
6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy #24, Brooklyn Center, MN
The Academy is simply THE BEST Martial Arts Academy in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area, backed by over 30 years of PROVEN RESULTS at a world class ... Read More

Oliver Kelley Farm

Oliver Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN
In 1849, Minnesota Territory was established with a population of fewer than 6,000 settlers. With few towns and a widely scattered population, farm... Read More
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