Welcome to a warm Wednesday! Can't believe it's going to be in the mid 80s. Our Minnesota Aprils are always unpredictable. Spring one day, winter another and then a day like today full on summer!

If you missed Monday's newsletter you can still see it here for info about Independent Bookstore Day celebration starting TODAY, Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo, 49th Annual Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Swap Meet & Flea Market and more

Starting tomorrow we have the first week where the citywide and neighborhood wide sales on the Minnesota City Wide Garage Sale List number in the double digits. Then next week we have 40!

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Bluff Country Studio Art Tour

Head to southeastern Minnesota this weekend for the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour!

This studio tour through the beautiful Bluff Country brings you to not only see art itself but the artists at work at their craft in their studios!

The self-guided tour features more than 33 artists, studios and galleries. Visitors can see artists at work, and shop for ceramics, turned wood, glass, fiber, sculpture, jewelry and so much more.

Cars and Caves 2026 Opening Weekend

It's opening weekend for Cars and Caves in Chanhassen!

Cars and Caves is a free outdoor auto extravaganza of Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, and Street Rod cars hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex. This fun event has hundreds of vehicles on display and many of the customized garage condo units (or caves) are open to the public as well.

If you're a collector car owner yourself, you're invited to attend and display your vehicle in the show area on a first-come/first-serve basis.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Minnesota Moms

Mother's Day will be here SOON!

If the mom on your list is a Minnesotan, we’ve got a great roundup of gifts for Minnesota moms – all priced at $50 or less!

It's got fun local experience gifts, unique Minnesota-themed gifts for the home and some other creative ideas you might not have thought of as gifts.

See the Whole List

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

Get a FREE Lemon Lavender Muffin today, 4/22, at Breadsmith! It's one muffin per person while supplies last. Breadsmith locations are in Minnetonka, St. Paul and Edina.

At Taco John's tomorrow 4/23, get $1 bean burritos in-restaurant or at the drive-thru. No coupon or app code is needed.

Today is the last day to get a FREE 3 piece tenders with large drink purchase at Hardee's using coupon code BUBBA237.

Check the Culver's app for an offer for a FREE single scoop of lemon ice with a $5 purchase.

The Target Car Seat Recycling Event is happening through May 2. Bring in an old car seat to receive a Target Circle Bonus that saves you 20% off a car seat, stroller, or select baby gear (playyards, high chairs, swings, rockers, and bouncers). If you don't have one to trade in, you can ask in your local Buy Nothing Group, check with friends or family members or check Facebook marketplace.

10,000 people will win a free product in the Dr. Squatch World Cup Sweepstakes, plus there are bigger prizes like trips to FIFA World Cup Games.

Check out the Deals Page for shopping deals like up to 90% off at GAP Factory stacking the extra 60% off clearance with coupon code, ULTA Beauty Buy More Save More sale and DSW Earth Day Sale to save an extra $15 off $49, $20 off $99 or $60 off $199 TODAY ONLY 4/22. It's also the LAST DAY for the Cub gift card deal to get a free $15 Cub gift card when you spend $100 on other gift cards.

Check out the deals page for more deals and freebies!

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