The Pop Traveler: 10 reasons to visit Minneapolis-St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – I was born and raised in Minneapolis-St. Paul (a.k.a. the Twin Cities), and it's the perfect place for me. The people are friendly, the cultural offerings stellar, the sports exciting (if not depressing at times) and the outdoors flourishing all year round.
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The Pop Traveler: 10 reasons to visit Minneapolis-St. Paul
Football’s Biggest Day Means Big Business for Buffalo Wild Wings
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As one of the biggest days in sports nears, it’s not just the coaches and players who are readying themselves for the big day. The final football matchup of the season means big business for Buffalo Wild Wings®, who proved last year that the field isn’t the only place records are broken. In fact, the sports grill and bar sold more than 6 million wings on Feb. 6 last year – and expects that this year, football fans could help break that record. “Professional football
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Football’s Biggest Day Means Big Business for Buffalo Wild Wings
12 Skate Sharpenings or Five Hours of Batting-Cage Time at The Sports Source in Lakeville (Half Off)
Most sports grow out of a simple formula—ball plus stick, ball plus kick, or car plus explosion. Obtain the necessary integers with today’s Groupon to The Sports Source in Lakeville. Choose between the following options: For $27, you get 12 skate sharpenings (a $54 value). For $50, you get five hours of batting-cage time (a $100 value). The Sports Source equips competitive athletes and casual recreationalists with apparel and gear to help them to make the most of their time on the ice, pitch, court, or diamond. Skaters glide effortlessly across frozen ponds after a professional skate sharpening, which whittles down blades for better on-ice control and off-ice sandwich carving. A host of batting cages gives sluggers the chance to test out the store’s vast array of bats, gloves, and helmets. Baseballs launch toward plates at high velocities and bats seek out their stitched targets during five hours of cage time. Customers can check in with the experienced staff members for tips on how to blast home runs and dodge potholes deviously dug into base paths. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Terms of Affection Read more…
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12 Skate Sharpenings or Five Hours of Batting-Cage Time at The Sports Source in Lakeville (Half Off)
$29 for a Bowling Party for Up to Five at Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar & Grille in South St. Paul (Up to $92.49 Value)
Like joggers crossing a highway, bowlers should avoid nearby bumpers and resist the temptation to chase wayward balls into neighboring lanes. Roll carefully with today’s Groupon. The Deal $29 for a bowling party (up to a $92.49 value), which includes the following: Two hours of bowling for up to five people (up to a $52.50 value) Bowling shoe rentals for up to five people (up to a $15 value) A 16-inch single topping pizza (a $14.99 value) Unlimited fountain drinks for up to five people (up to a $10 value) Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar & Grille’s prices vary throughout the week. Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar & Grille The accommodating staff at Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar & Grille eggs on competitive appetites in an alley boasting polished wood lanes, tap brews, and a full restaurant menu of classic grill fare. Automatic scoring systems let players relax between rolls, giving them time to nibble house-made pizza with italian sausage. An onsite pro-shop keeps pin-seeking projectiles on target, and an arcade with skee-ball and video games occupies idle hands before they knit ugly sweaters. Ball hurlers can bask in the black-lit glow of Ultra Bowling nights on Fridays and Saturdays or bring along their closest pin-pummeling buddies to celebrate a birthday party. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Getting Enough Sleep Read more…
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$29 for a Bowling Party for Up to Five at Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar & Grille in South St. Paul (Up to $92.49 Value)
Apple Valley Medical Center to Open Sister Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy Center
APPLE VALLEY, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple Valley Medical Center adds Sister Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy Center
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5 or 10 Skate Sharpenings at Way to Go Sports (Up to 55% Off)
Skates left unsharpened can diminish agility on the ice or make it extremely difficult to chop firewood with a single stomp. Stay well honed with today’s Groupon to Way to Go Sports , valid at the Golden Valley and Minnetonka locations. The Deal $10 for 5 hockey- or figure-skate sharpenings (a $20 value) $18 for 10 hockey- or figure-skate sharpenings (a $40 value) Way to Go Sports Way to Go Sports buys and sells a plethora of delicately preloved sporting equipment. The family-owned sports shop’s shelves brim with brand-name bicycles and equipment for all sports, including lacrosse, golf, hockey, snowboarding, and baseball. The store also offers skate-sharpening services, helping customers glide across ice as gracefully as a ballerina on a slip ‘n’ slide. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Holiday-Party Games Read more…
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NCAA Volleyball Championship Scoreboard
Friday, December 2 Washington 3, Western Michigan 1 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Washington weathered a feisty Western Michigan squad tonight in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Championships, advancing to the second round with a 25-13, 20-25, 25-22, 25-16 victory at the Sports Pavilion on the campus of the University of Minnesota .
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NCAA Volleyball Championship Scoreboard
Introductory Snowkiting Clinic for One or Two at Lakawa School of Kiteboarding (Up to 51% Off)
Unlike other tethered aircraft, kites have the power to capture the feral wind and force it to do magic tricks against its will. Take the wind on a ski or snowboarding adventure with today’s Groupon to Lakawa School of Kiteboarding in White Bear Lake and Maple Grove. Choose between the following options: For $50, you get registration for one in an introductory snowkiting clinic (a $100 value). For $99, you get registration for two in an introductory snowkiting clinic (a $200 value). Owner and certified Professional Air Sports Association instructor Mike Kratochwill and his team of kite coaches teach students to the basics of kiteboarding, preparing them to eventually harness the power of the wind atop snowboards or skis. The two- to three-hour introductory Ground School session of the Intro to Kiting class begins with a lesson on the physics of kite flying and the different species of kites often found in the wild. Next, rookie wind wranglers fly trainer kites, while learning kite control and safe flying practices, as well as how to move through the wind and generate consistent power to fuel snow-surfing frenzies. Though instructors provide all kite equipment, gust gauchos should bring their own shoes with traction and weather-appropriate clothes for the season. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Origami What would happen if we each made one million origami cranes for the North Pole? Read more…
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Introductory Snowkiting Clinic for One or Two at Lakawa School of Kiteboarding (Up to 51% Off)
One or Four Tickets to Lingerie Football League Game at the Target Center on November 19 at 8 p.m.
Wearing lingerie, much like dressing up as Sherlock Holmes and making yourself smell like a PlayStation, is an integral part of the seduction process. Take a step toward sexy with today’s GrouponLive deal to see a Lingerie Football League game between the Minnesota Valkyrie and Chicago Bliss at the Target Center on Saturday, November 19, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Choose between the following options: For $17, you get one ticket for lower-level seating in sections 109–113 or 129–133 (up to a $41.70 value, including all fees). For $55, you get four tickets for lower-level seating in sections 109–113 or 129–133 (up to a $166.80 value, including all fees). Referred to as the “fastest-growing pro sports league in the nation” by NBC Sports correspondent Rick Chandler, the Lingerie Football League energizes audiences by pitting two exclusively female teams in alluring uniforms against each other for a chance to participate in Lingerie Bowl IX. On November 19, the ferocious Chicago Bliss takes on the Minnesota Valkyrie , a team known for intensely tackling opponents and pulverizing grapes into wine while running in place. Equipped with football pads, leg garters, and one canister of catcall repellent each, the athletes prove their power during each exciting full-contact game of pigskin. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Keeping a Secret What does BFF secretly stand for? Have you been using it wrong? Read more…
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One or Four Tickets to Lingerie Football League Game at the Target Center on November 19 at 8 p.m.
NBA Lockout Distractions To Pass The Time
WCBSTV.com Sports — Thu Nov 17 19:00:31 UTC 2011 The NBA lockout has officially outlasted the NFL lockout, and the average sports fan’s patience has officially been tested. November 16th marks the first time NBA players will miss a pay day, with the average about: average player average sports fan basketball College Basketball David Stern Kobe Bryant LeBron James Lockout National Basketball Association National Football League NBA NFL NHL Sports The NBA the NFL What To Do During The Lockout at: Wal-Mart
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NBA Lockout Distractions To Pass The Time
