Where to Get Falafel at 3 a.m. Plus, Off-Leash Dog Parks and Berry Picking
The Minneapolis Park Board is decommissioning the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park, but there are plenty of other places to let your doggy roam. But…should you? If you’re looking to start (or end) a night on the town, we have recs for best restaurants open late. Finally, don’t break the bank buying berries. We talk about the best places to pick your own.
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Minneapolis Park Board votes to close Minnehaha Dog Park amid intense public debate (Sahan Journal)
Best late night restaurants: Mickey’s Dinner, The Nicollet Diner, Mac’s Industrial, Juche, Baba Saj, Nightingale, Meteor
Where to pick berries: Rod’s Berry Farm, Little Hill Berry Farm
For kids: Afton Apple
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