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However you and your sweetheart like to celebrate your love – food, nature, cozy nights in – Minneapolis Northwest offers a variety of ways to spend time together for your Valentine’s date. 1. Enjoy a Valentine’s Foodie Special We all know…
This winter season, enjoy safe, outdoor fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve. It’s the place to be for all kinds of snowy recreation. Take advantage of the miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking, as well as hills for tubing…
The season of giving is upon us! Start checking off names on your holiday gift list when you shop at some of our favorite stores in the Arbor Lakes Shopping District in Maple Grove. This shopper’s haven features endless gift options at more than 200…
"Hay" there! Fall is the perfect time to embrace the beautiful colors and changing of seasons. And what better way to spend a fall day then visiting some stunning parks and fall festivals in Minneapolis Northwest! We've gathered our top picks to make…
Egg nog, seasonal pies, and holiday cupcakes and cookies, oh my! The holidays aren’t complete without some sweet treats! We’ve compiled a collection of some of the top treats in Minneapolis Northwest so you can take your sweet tooth on the ultimate…
The holiday season is all about love, peace, magic, and mistletoe, which also makes it a perfect season for spending time with someone special. Here are 10 fun and festive date ideas for you and your date to enjoy this winter! 1. The Holidazzle…
Baby, it’s cold outside, but the holiday happenings in Minneapolis Northwest are heating up with exciting winter activities and events the whole family will want to experience. From sleigh rides and carriage rides to Nutcracker performances and…
Halloween’s spooky and often mysterious atmosphere can be the perfect setting for a cuddly date night. Whether you’re clutching your partner in a haunted house, getting lost in a corn maze, or taking cute selfies along an illuminated pumpkin trail…
No adventure is complete without some equally adventurous or exciting flavors! While the biggest eating event in the state – Minnesota State Fair – has just ended, we’ve gathered a list of wacky and one-of-a-kind foods to continue your flavor…
Stepping into Painted Turtle Chocolatier in Osseo is like stepping into a corner of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, where nearly everything is either made of chocolate or covered, drizzled, dusted or sprinkled with chocolate. Patricia Godfrey, owner…