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Minnesota's spookiest season is back. Whether you're looking for frightful fun or not-so-scary tricks and treats, discover how Minnesotans are celebrating Halloween this year. ??????????
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HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN MINNESOTA
Minnesota?s spookiest season is back. Whether you?re looking for frightful fun or not-so-scary tricks and treats, discover how Minnesotans are celebrating Halloween this year.
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GERMAN FOOD & FUN AT MINNESOTA OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS
Oktoberfest has grown far beyond its centuries-old origins in Munich, with multiple celebrations held right here in Minnesota. Here's where you can grab a stein, pull on some lederhosen, and say "Prost!" the German way throughout the state.
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RAINBOW ROUTES: 10 FALL COLOR DRIVES IN MINNESOTA
Hit the road for an unforgettable drive through a rainbow of colorful fall foliage in Minnesota this autumn. Find out about some well-known favorites, and some lesser-known gems where you don't have to share the view with a crowd.
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SCHOOL BREAK ?STAYCATIONS? FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
From children?s museums for younger kids to indoor rock climbing with your high schoolers, your Minnesota school break staycation awaits whether it's winter, spring, fall or summer.
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OCTOBER EVENTS
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GREAT DAKOTA GATHERING
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Winona

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MEANDER ART CRAWL
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Appleton/Ortonville
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DULUTH?S
HAUNTED
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Oct. 5-31
Duluth
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NEW ULM
OKTOBERFEST
Oct. 6-14
New Ulm

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BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS & FESTIVAL
Oct. 7-8
Albert Lea

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STILLWATER HARVEST FEST
Oct. 14-15
Stillwater

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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST
Oct. 19-28
Minneapolis

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MOOSE
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Oct. 20-21
Grand Marais

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Stunning fall color at Father Hennepin State Park by Douglas Anderson

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