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The Clover Club: South St. Paul's Pure MN October Comfort
As the temps drop, skip the fancy spots. South St. Paul's Clover Club is serving up pure Minnesota supper club comfort – relish tray, prime rib, and zero pretension.
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Forget the Fried Stuff: The Real State Fair MVP is Covered in Seeds
Everyone flocks to the fried stuff, but I'm telling you, the true magic of the Minnesota State Fair isn't edible — it's painstakingly glued together with thousands of tiny seeds.
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Spicer's Secret Stash: Best Donuts at the Gas Pump
Forget fancy bakeries, the best donuts you'll find this side of the Mississippi are at a gas station an hour from the Cities. No joke.
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Why Your Best Summer Burger Is Hiding at a Bait Shop
Forget fancy patios. The real deal for a legendary summer burger is hiding in plain sight at a bait shop just north of the Twin Cities. No joke.
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Walleye Opener's Secret Sauce (and a Burger)
Forget the fancy tackle, the real Minnesota Walleye Opener starts with a greasy breakfast and a dose of local wisdom at a place you'd never find on Yelp.
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TEST: The Tiny Free Library That Has a Waiting List
South Minneapolis has a book problem. A good one.