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Boy walking outside in the late fall. "Instead of BLACK FRIDAY #optoutside Buy Nothing Day Green Friday."

Black Friday Alternatives – Plenty to Do in the Twin Cities

Buy Nothing Day was created as a way to protest the consumerism of Black Friday. This movement has been joined by the #optoutside movement, which was created by REI, who chooses to close on Black Friday so its customers can go outside instead of shopping. Others have renamed the day Green Friday to encourage socially […]

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16 Things To Do Over Winter Break in the Twin Cities

While a chunk of winter break will be spent on family gatherings, we’ve drummed up 16+ ideas for family fun — some around town, a few at home, and all free or budget-friendly — to help you make the most of the time with your loved ones. Close out the year and keep the kids

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Kwanzaa Celebrations for Twin Cities Families

Spanning from December 26th through January 1st, Kwanzaa Celebrations focus on family, community and culture. According to the Kwanzaa official website, this American-made holiday is a “creative cultural synthesis” of “both the cultural values and practice of Africans on the Continent and in the U.S.” Celebrate Kwanzaa in the Twin Cities The Twin Cities has

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