Community Corner
Frugal Finds: Hop in the Car and Check Out These Regional Summer Deals
We're all about shopping in St. Michael and Albertville. But we understand you hit the road some days. Here are some great finds.
This week we’ve expanded the circle for frugal finds that can provide a lot of family fun.
1. Splash Pads.
St. Cloud boasts several fantastic splash pads. Fun for all ages. Bring your swimsuits, pack a lunch and have fun. Best of all they are FREE! Here’s the complete listing: http://www.granitecountry.com/index.php?mod=MyProducts&p=detail&product=51
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2. Maple Grove Daze
This weekend is Maple Grove Daze. You can see the full line up of events Highlighted free events include the Pierre Bottineau parade Thursday at 6 p.m. and fireworks Saturday night.
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3. Minneapolis Aquatennial
This Friday kicks off what Minneapolis calls the 10 best days of summer! From a Friday night block party to milk carton boat races at the lakes to a torchlight parade and fireworks next Saturday night, it’s a full, fun summer week of events. For a listing of events, check here.
4. Museum Passes at Hennepin County Libraries.
Did you know that you can get free museum (and zoo) passes at Hennepin County libraries? Don’t have a Hennepin County library card? No problem, your GRRL card will work as well. For a listing of passes one can check out at the various libraries, go here. The nearest Hennepin County libraries to St. Michael-Albertville are Rogers and Maple Grove.
