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Top Five Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend

By Tim Lyon May 26, 2011

Ah, Memorial Day, the 3-day unofficial start to summer in Minnesota. Tens of thousands of us will pack-up the car and head north to the cabin for a retreat from life. Even if it could be a little chilly or rainy.

But even if you're not going anywhere, the Memorial Day Weekend can still be relaxing and fun at home. In fact, staying home for Memorial Day means you'll beat all that traffic, high gas prices and the extra work it takes to load-up the car for the weekend.

So here are my tips for a relaxing -- and rewarding -- Memorial Day Weekend, even if you're not at the lake.

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Category: Best of St. Cloud Tags: memorial day

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Best Places to Take Mom on Mother’s Day in St. Cloud — Our Top Picks

By Tim Lyon May 5, 2011

Mom's been pretty good to you over the years. So show a little gratitude and have some fun on Mother's Day this year. Here are some suggestions.

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Category: Best of St. Cloud, food Tags: mother's day brunch

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Famous Landmarks in St. Cloud — Our Top Five [VIDEO]

By Tim Lyon April 23, 2011

St. Cloud's landscape is filled with historical landmarks -- building and places that have become iconic to Central Minnesota. Here are our top five pics for must-see landmarks in St. Cloud.

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Category: Best of St. Cloud, Looking Back, St. Cloud News, Videos Tags: must-see places in st. cloud, st. cloud landmarks

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Best Coffee in the St. Cloud Area — Our Top Five

By Tim Lyon April 7, 2011

I love my cuppa joe. Sometimes black, sometimes loaded with flavorings and sweetener. It all depends on my mood. Here are my picks for great cups of coffee in the St. Cloud area. It's neither an exhaustive nor definitive list -- it's just mine. So make sure you add your own favorites to the list and tell us why.

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Category: Best of St. Cloud, food Tags: best coffee, st. cloud coffee

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Best Cheap Restaurants for Solo Diners in the St. Cloud Area – Top 5

By Abby Faulkner March 31, 2011

I’m a single girl with a busy schedule, a tight budget and good, but simple, taste. As such, my ideal meal outing is fast, cheap and delicious. Come with me as I show you five great affordable places for a single diner to get some good eats!

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