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aliekat55    157

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FYI--Not from minnesota but my daughter is now there. she was just married in Lutsen resort two days ago on the shores of lake superior.I had several great hikes-- wonderful place, .although probably not in the winter. She loves it out there, despite the winters. good luck

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livingforme2013    17

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I live just south of the twin cities. I was sleeved on May 6th.

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aliekat55    157

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My daughter just graduated from ST Olaf college, in Northfield. How do you put up with those winters? we visited her at christmas once and that was plenty for me and I like cold weather.

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krtrebie    35

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I live just south of the twin cities. I was sleeved on May 6th.

I'm west of the twin cities

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RunningA5K    645

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Northern Minnesota (AKA the frozen tundra) represented here.

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aliekat55    157

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My daughter was married in Lutsen resort last week, not far from canada i am told. beautiful country, at least in the summer. the mosquitos were persistent and the lake Water was chilly to the extreme.

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RunningA5K    645

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My daughter was married in Lutsen resort last week' date=' not far from canada i am told. beautiful country, at least in the summer. the mosquitos were persistent and the lake Water was chilly to the extreme.[/quote']

Funny story...last weekend we went up to Grand Marais (which is a bit further north than Lutsen). Was supposed to be 79 where I am, so I popped on shorts and flip flops and got ready for a day at the beach.

When we arrived it was a mere 50 degrees with brisk winds..I was FREEZING!! In this area they always tell you to have a winter survival kit in your car during the long winter months...what they should tell you is to have a winter survival kit in your car for the summer too. LOL

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Justkeepswimming37    31

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I'm in the metro area. Where was everyone sleeved? I'm 7/30 with Dr. Thomas Jones Park Nicollet Methodist.

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snochick2005    172

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I'm in the metro area. Where was everyone sleeved? I'm 7/30 with Dr. Thomas Jones Park Nicollet Methodist.

Interesting! I'm also on 7/30 with Dr. Jones. Looks like we will be hospital buddies :-)

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Justkeepswimming37    31

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Interesting! I'm also on 7/30 with Dr. Jones. Looks like we will be hospital buddies :-)

Wow! I'm at 7 AM. What time are you? We will need to meet up once we are up cruising the halls. :)

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snochick2005    172

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Justkeepswimming~ I'm actually not sure of the time yet... Apparently I'm not at 7:00 ;-) I will be calling tomorrow to find out and I'll let you know. I'm sure we will run into each other doing laps around the nurses station.

Krtrebie~ When were you sleeved?

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