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We are all hoping to give, and receive, the perfect gifts this holiday season. But when Santa or some other helpful elf sends a gift that’s not quite right, stores are saying “No problem....

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Lights Don't trash those twinklers. Recycle! Dakota County residents can drop off unwanted strands lights through Jan. 31, 2013. There are several drop-off locations in the area...

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As you know, ville Patch has made a hobby of finding fun facts and trivia fodder for most major holidays. Why? So you can drop some fantastic knowledge bombs on your family while at ...

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If you need to take care of business at any Burnsville establishments, check to see whether they'll be open for your business from Sunday, Dec. 23 through the federal observation of Chris...

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We all remember some holiday traditions from when we were kids.  When I was a kid, one of my favorites was arguing with my brothers about who got to hang the beloved ornament on the ...