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If you want a local escape with real perks, St. Cloud Country Club is the area’s only private 18-hole championship course along the…

301 Montrose Rd (St Cloud)

If you want a local escape with real perks, St. Cloud Country Club is the area’s only private 18-hole championship course along the Mississippi River, with golf, pickleball, swimming, and social happenings for members. Fast pace of play, rolling hills, and plenty of leagues make it a weekly reset.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Territory Golf Club

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Territory Golf Club is a daily-fee public track that plays like a private one, with rolling elevation, water features, wide fairways, and…

480 55th Ave SE (St Cloud)

Territory Golf Club is a daily-fee public track that plays like a private one, with rolling elevation, water features, wide fairways, and huge undulating greens threading through wetlands and a meandering river. Sneak in 18 this week, soak up the up north look with a links feel, and reset your swing.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Mill Ruins Park

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Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you…

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole…

700 N 3rd St (Minneapolis)

Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Wapicada Golf Club

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Need a reset this week? Wapicada Golf Club is the easy pick for a friendly catch-up round or a fiercely competitive card, with simple…

4498 15th St NE (Sauk Rapids)

Need a reset this week? Wapicada Golf Club is the easy pick for a friendly catch-up round or a fiercely competitive card, with simple online tee times and a course that also welcomes leagues, tournaments and group outings when you want to make it a whole thing.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Family-friendly bowling alley features mini golf, darts, pool and batting cages, plus a restaurant and bar.

590 Humboldt Dr (Big Lake)

Family-friendly bowling alley features mini golf, darts, pool and batting cages, plus a restaurant and bar.

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Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering…

10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis)

Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Andover Cinema

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Andover Cinema serves up the good stuff, from new releases to special events and one-night throwbacks that make movie night actually fun…

1836 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (Andover)

Andover Cinema serves up the good stuff, from new releases to special events and one-night throwbacks that make movie night actually fun again, all from the comfort of those cushy recliners. When you need low-effort plans with high payoff, this is an easy win close to home.

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls…

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Skip the sofa this week and get your crew to Summerland Family Fun Park for go-karts, waterslides, mini golf, and bumper boats that turn an…

1050 28th Ave NE (Sauk Rapids)

Skip the sofa this week and get your crew to Summerland Family Fun Park for go-karts, waterslides, mini golf, and bumper boats that turn an ordinary afternoon into bragging rights. Perfect for birthdays or just burning off energy, with snacks and sweet treats when you need a pit stop.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Humidity high and patience low, Princeton Splash Park turns meltdowns into cooldowns with splashy play that keeps kids busy and grownups…

405 11th Ave S

Humidity high and patience low, Princeton Splash Park turns meltdowns into cooldowns with splashy play that keeps kids busy and grownups relaxed. Bonus, you can book private party time for birthdays or team celebrations when you want the place to feel like your own mini wave zone.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Pure Pleasure

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Around since 1974, Pure Pleasure brings a huge, no-judgment selection to St. Cloud. Expect categories for women, men, and couples, plus…

510 US-10 (St Cloud)

Around since 1974, Pure Pleasure brings a huge, no-judgment selection to St. Cloud. Expect categories for women, men, and couples, plus lingerie, lubes, bondage, and more...

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 6, 2026

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