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![New ‘Borealis’ Twin Cities to Chicago Train Service Starts This Month](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-1424045630.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New ‘Borealis’ Twin Cities to Chicago Train Service Starts This Month
The new state-sponsored Borealis route is the second daily Amtrak train service connecting St. Paul to Chicago with 11 stops in between.
![Huge List of the Highest-Rated Free Things To Do in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/04/attachment-free-things-to-do-mn.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Huge List of the Highest-Rated Free Things To Do in Minnesota
Getting out and exploring Minnesota doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.
![GOOD NEWS! Rochester Fire Department Saves Family Stuck in Drain](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2024/04/attachment-lightning-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOOD NEWS! Rochester Fire Department Saves Family Stuck in Drain
Minnesota family is saved by Rochester Fire Department in heartwarming rescue from storm drain, showcasing kindness and what community is all about.
![Whoops! Twin Cities Meteorologist Runs Out Of Gas, Gets Help](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/04/attachment-Image-Credit-Canva1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Whoops! Twin Cities Meteorologist Runs Out Of Gas, Gets Help
Shaffer took to social media yesterday to share his blunder, while also thanking the kind stranger who bailed him out by getting him some gas, to get where he needed to go.
![Happy Birthday! Gigantic List of Fantastic Freebies in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2023/04/attachment-Copy-of-Featured-Image-Bifold-10.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Happy Birthday! Gigantic List of Fantastic Freebies in Minnesota
If you've got a birthday (which I know you do!), these offers are absolutely amazing...and will keep you fed all day.
![LATEST BUZZ! New Coffee Shop Opening in Rochester, MN](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2024/04/attachment-Copy-of-Featured-Image-Bifold-26.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LATEST BUZZ! New Coffee Shop Opening in Rochester, MN
The new Starbucks is planning to open on Monday, April 8th!
![YES!!! It's Free Cone Day in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2022/03/attachment-photo-for-story-39.jpg?w=980&q=75)
YES!!! It's Free Cone Day in Minnesota
Raise your hand if you love free cone day!
![Minnesota Bucket List of 50 Amazing Places and Things to Visit](http://townsquare.media/site/164/files/2021/09/attachment-RS15058_508789795.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Minnesota Bucket List of 50 Amazing Places and Things to Visit
How many of these have you seen?
![You'll LOL When You See This School Photo From Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2018/03/attachment-photo-shoot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
You'll LOL When You See This School Photo From Minnesota
When my kid stormed through the front door after school shouting, "We have to buy these!", I knew something was up.
![Gigantic Puppy in Minnesota Learns Stunning Trick (Video)](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2021/08/attachment-Moose.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gigantic Puppy in Minnesota Learns Stunning Trick (Video)
Most dogs know how to sit and shake. This Minnesota dog knows how to work a refrigerator. (WATCH)