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Help Me Enjoy the 2011 MN State Fair

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Rick Trethewey

The Minnesota State Fair officially opens on Thursday, August 25 and, as always, runs through Labor Day.  This year, I’m asking everyone to do me a favor and take advantage of the free Park and Ride service that the fair … Continue reading →

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Online Coupon Aggregators

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Rick Trethewey

I was a latecomer to the world of online coupon sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, but I’ve become a huge fan.  They offer great deals on restaurants, car repair, hair and beauty treatments, and even hotels – all of which … Continue reading →

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Sobering News For Minnesota

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Rick Trethewey

The Associated Press is reporting that a Minnesota Highway Patrol program aimed at curbing drunk driving resulted in nearly 2,400 DWI arrests in December, 2010.  That’s over 75 arrests every day.  75 people who were drunk enough to be pulled … Continue reading →

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