Category Archives: Holidays

4th of July Fireworks in the Twin Cities

Posted on June 25, 2017 by wendycarson

4th of July Fireworks in the Twin Cities Both Minneapolis and Saint Paul are staging a fireworks display this coming July 4th, and with so many places to view the festivities, it can be tricky to find a good vantage … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities

Posted on October 30, 2016 by wendycarson

Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities This article originally appeared on the WCCO/CBS Minnesota website. It can be viewed in its original setting here.  Here are six great neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the Minneapolis-St. … Continue reading →

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St. Paul’s Winter Carnival

Posted on January 24, 2016 by wendycarson

Saint Paul, and Minnesota in general, is known for its harsh winters: but that doesn’t mean that the residents of the Twin Cities are resigned to a glum season of joyless cold! Each year St. Paul residents celebrate the Winter … Continue reading →

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Holiday Feel-Good Story

Posted on December 8, 2015 by wendycarson

Minnesota may be known for its cold temperatures and snowy weather during the holiday season, but the generosity of some in Rosemount, MN will warm the hearts of many. On November 28, a couple left a record-setting donation of $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Halloween has a Capital City, and it’s in Minnesota

Posted on October 6, 2015 by wendycarson

In the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, you may be surprised to find a slice of Halloween history. In fact, the city of Anoka is officially the “Halloween Capital of the World.” While our modern version of the Halloween holiday … Continue reading →

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If it’s the Holidays, it must be lutefisk time!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by wendycarson

It is the holiday season and many Minnesotans will eat lutefisk. It is one on our most infamous foods – dried cod that has been reconstitute in a bath of water and food-grade lye. It doesn’t have much of a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Winter Cabin Fever

Posted on December 20, 2012 by wendycarson

The kids will be out of school soon for their winter break that lasts 1-2 weeks. Sure, they like to go out and play in the snow and cold but they can only do that for so long before they … Continue reading →

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Lutefisk Anyone?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by wendycarson

With the strong Scandinavian heritage in Minnesota, Lutefisk always becomes a subject at holiday time!  Lutefisk dates back to the Vikings so it is quite an old tradition.  Lutefisk is dried cod soaked in a lye solution for a few … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights

Posted on December 7, 2012 by wendycarson

Now that the snow is starting to fall and the temperatures as well, it is time to think about taking in some holiday lights.  It is always fun to just drive around neighborhoods to see some fun displays but there … Continue reading →

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Holiday Events in the Twin Cities

Posted on November 25, 2012 by wendycarson

The holiday season has begun and you may be wondering what is going on in the Twin Cities this season.  There are many different events, many are free and many are family friendly.  I will touch on just a few … Continue reading →

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