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Welcome to the Wednesday newsletter! I hope your week has gotten off to a good start. By noon we're half way to the weekend!

This weekend is another good one for sales with over 30 entries on our Minnesota City Wide Garage Sale List, including a bunch starting tomorrow! If you want to plan ahead a bit, next week is even BIGGER.

You can also still see Monday's newsletter here for more about Touch a Truck events all across the state this spring and summer, Brand Farms Tulip Festival, Wizard of Oz at Children's Theater Company and more.

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It's Time for Some BIG Plant Sales!

With the weather getting warmer it's time to get planting in our yards and gardens AND it's time for plant sales!

There are lots of great plant sales all over the state (please feel free to send in the info if your organization is having one) but two of the BIG ones that happen each year are at the Hennepin Technical College Plant Sale in Brooklyn Park and the Friends School Plant Saleat the State Fairgrounds.

The HTC sale is running now through Thursday and then the Friends sale runs Friday through Sunday. Each are for a good cause and each have thousands of plants available!

Next weekend will be the Ramsey County Master Gardener's Plant Sale.

Doors Open Minneapolis

One of my very favorite Twin Cities Events, Doors Open Minneapolis is a rare opportunity to go inside buildings that are often not open to the public, learn about them and experience both history and architecture.

There are historic homes, churches, businesses, rooftops, government agencies and more open those days. We have enjoyed both beautiful venues and ones where you can get the inside details on how things work - like the Eastside Maintenance Facility.

Over 100 venues are included on the list so you'll have to pick and choose which ones you're most excited to see!

Springtime and Sunshine Festival at Anoka County Fairgrounds

A fun event that celebrates the beauty of spring is happening Friday through Sunday in Anoka!

There's a lot to do for both kids and adults with live music, a mini midway for the kids, additional kids activities, tractor barrel rides, food trucks, a craft vendor fair with over 100 handmade crafters, a beer garden and more.

With all the crafters and boutique vendors at the fair it's also a good last minute opportunity to find a Mother's Day gift!

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See all the details for these deals and more on the Current Great Deals Page.

Tomorrow, May 7, is Culver's Scoops of Thanks Day. Donate $1 to a local FFA chapter and receive a FREE single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. Their flavor of the day β€œBlue Barn Brownie" looks good!

If your name is Mike or in the "Mike Family" like Michael, Mikey, Miguel, Michelle, Michele, and Michaela - receive a FREE Steak & Cheese Melt at Firehouse Subs today May 6th.

Everyone can get a FREE Orange Current Scone today, 5/6 at Breadsmith.

If you're an educator, we've rounded up a list of Teacher Appreciation Deals in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Cub brought back another round of their offer to get a free $15 Cub Gift Card when you buy $100 in participating gift cards. This time it ends May 12th.

Pet Parents: Stop by PetCo on May 9th 2-4pm for a FREE Mother's Day Photo Op with your pet!

REMINDER: Get Minneapolis Rodeo discount tickets with our exclusive discount code, plus enter for a chance to win a FREE family 4-pack of tickets! Friday is your last chance to enter.

Check out the Deals Page for other shopping deals like Bath & Body Works single-wick candles for only $5.95 (regular price up to $18.95).

Also, get a set of 12 custom photo coasters from Walgreens for only $6 and pick up in store (available same-day) so no shipping charge. Great last minute mother's day gift!

Check out the deals page for more deals and freebies!

Click on any photo to see where we found it!

(You can also see them all HERE.)

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