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September festivals around Minnesota

By Amy Rea, Flyover Land

Just because the Fair is over, Labor Day has passed, and kids are back to school doesn’t mean Minnesota has shut down for winter.

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State Fair 2012: Fried pickles, llamas, and red wine, all in one trip

By Amy Rea, Flyover Land

Someday I just need to take a week off and go to the Fair every day. The Fair haters out there--and I know you're out there--probably shudder at the idea. But I'm a Fair lover.

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Grand Szechuan in Bloomington more interesting than your usual suburban Chinese fair

By Amy Rea, Flyover Land

Asian restaurants are pretty ubiquitous in the 'burbs. But really good Asian restaurants with interesting, not-totally-Americanized menus, are not.

Which is not to say that when you visit Grand Szechuan in Bloomington, you won't find anything more ordinary offerings. Teen 2 ordered the lunch special of lo mein with an egg roll.

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Potato Days to Stiftungsfest: August festivals around Minnesota

By Amy Rea, Flyover Land

This is just the tip of the iceberg for festivals and events in Minnesota in August. I’ve avoided the more routine festivals, Crazy Days, and city parties. You can find more information about those over at Explore Minnesota. What follows is a list of the more unique possibilities this month.

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From the Guthrie to Taylor Falls to family game night, on a perfect birthday

By Amy Rea, Flyover Land

I recently had one of those significant birthdays, the kind where your age ends in zero. My husband kept trying to talk me into having a party, but I stubbornly said no thanks, I don't really want a party. Well, how do you want to celebrate? he kept asking. I want the weather to be nice, I said.

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