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If you love Italian food – and who doesn't? – you'll have plenty of great restaurants to choose from around Minneapolis. From eateries that serve elevated dishes to ones that focus on the tried-and-true prepared in a delicious way, you're sure to find something to please your taste buds.

Treat yourself to dinner from one of the following Italian restaurants located near Minneapolis homes for sale as well as St. Paul homes for sale, and work your way through the list for delicious meals in the weeks to come:

• Pizzeria Lola – 5557 Xerxes Ave., S. Minneapolis, MN 55410
  Pizzeria Lola is full of surprises – starting with the fact that chef/owner Ann Kim is a James Beard Award-winning chef originally from Korea. The pizza-focused neighborhood restaurant makes traditional pies like pepperoni but also serves signature pizzas like the Lady Zaza (with red sauce, kimchi, Korean sausage, serrano peppers, scallions, sesame, and soy-chili glaze). If you'd like to try one of their pizzas, the restaurant is currently open for takeout only. Hours are 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Orders can be placed starting one hour before the restaurant opens.

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The fun is just beginning when the snow flies in Wayzata, Minnesota! This small community is just a short drive from the Twin Cities, making it a popular destination for outdoor adventure near these Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale. These are some of our favorite places for winter fun near Wayzata:

1. Gro Tonka Park - 17003 Prospect Pl, Wayzata, MN 55391
   Popular for family outings in all seasons, Gro Tonka Park is a cozy 15-acre park just outside Wayzata, MN. It also happens to be the city's oldest park, established in 1959, and offers picturesque walking paths and wide-open fields that provide prime sledding and snowman-building territory. But the grandest winter attraction at Gro Tonka Park is its seasonal ice skating ring, which gives families from all over the region an opportunity to don skates and take to the ice.

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November 9th is National Go to an Art Museum Day, and it's a perfect time to discover the fascinating works around the Twin Cities. From classical works to modern masterpieces, there are plenty of museums to explore around Minnesota. If you're in town touring Saint Paul or Minneapolis homes for sale, stop by these six interesting museums.

1. Museum of Russian Art – 5500 Stevens Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
   The Museum of Russian Art is one of the most unique art galleries in the Twin Cities. TMORA is the only museum on the continent dedicated to Russia's extensive history's culture and art. With more than 5,000 pieces, you can purchase a $50 annual membership to receive free admission to all exhibits and exclusive discounts for all programs and events at TMORA.

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Have you been busy exploring Minneapolis homes for sale? One of the great things about finding your dream home is knowing that you'll have a place of your own to celebrate all of your future special occasions. 

Whether you're enjoying a birthday, anniversary, or another important event, a great cake will make everything better. There are many excellent bakeries conveniently located near some of the best Saint Paul homes for sale. Each one creates expertly decorated confections that will blow your mind! You can also be sure that their cakes taste as good as they look. Next time you want to make a day memorable, we suggest pre-ordering a cake from one of these great bakeries.

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With the holidays right around the corner, we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for those you care about. Chain and online stores are okay, but avid shoppers know that the real gems are at the mom and pop shops. Grab a gift for everyone on your list and shop 'til you drop at these local boutiques around downtown White Bear Lake.

• Truly… - 2175 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110
  If you're a lover of all things wonderfully simple, then you'll truly love your experience at Truly…. Their boutique shop shares their love of fashion from independent designers with their guests, offering a unique selection of jewelry, paper goods, knitwear, accessories, and more. Whether you want to wear it, write it, carry it, or happify your life, Truly… has it waiting for you.

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