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Food trucks have become a mainstream phenomenon that seems to be growing in popularity year over year. It's not surprising. After all, who doesn't love having access to deliciously prepared food at a great price, and without the wait? 

While you're driving around looking at St. Paul homes for sale, you're sure to notice the prevalence of food trucks in the area. In fact, Minneapolis-St. Paul was named among the nation's Top Ten Food Truck Cities. 

To help you prepare for National Food Truck Day on June 28th, our real estate agents have created this list of their favorite hotspots. Don't feel like you have to wait until June to start exploring your options, though. There's never a bad time to visit your local food truck!

1. Moral Omnivore
   When exploring Minneapolis homes for sale, you'll want to stop by downtown to visit some of the awesome trucks parked at 2nd Avenue's Food Truck Row. This is where you're likely to find the Moral Omnivore. These foodies are dedicated to serving eclectic, sustainably-produced foods. Locals love the fried tomato BLT, beet sliders, and the curried mushroom fries.

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Father's Day is only a few days away, so it's time to honor all of the great dads in the Twin Cities.  You'll find a host of fun, affordable Father's Day events throughout both Minneapolis and St. Paul. From robot building workshops to fun local festivals, there's a Father's Day event for every taste in the Twin Cities this year. Our real estate agents are here to help you prepare, with our guide to Father's Day events in the Twin Cities.

1. Father's Day Robotics Workshop – 2649 Lyndale Ave. South, Minneapolis 55408
   Looking for a truly unique Father's Day experience for the dad who has it all? Head over to the Snapology Discovery Center for a special Father's Day Robotics Workshop, where fathers and kids can participate in building robots together. This workshop will teach you tips about building, customizing, and interacting with robots, in a fun, educational environment that participants of all ages can enjoy.

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Summertime in Minnesota is oh so sweet! We adore the warm weather almost as much as we love our beautiful lakes, parks and natural spaces. Say goodbye to the snow and hello to the sun by paying a visit to one of these six incredible swimming holes around the Minneapolis area.

1. Lake Minnetonka Swim Pond – 4610 County Rd. 44, Minnetrista, MN 55364 
   The Lake Minnetonka Swim Pond is located right beside Lake Minnetonka in the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. This pond is surrounded by soft sand on all sides which means there is plenty of lakeside leisure to go around. The pond has a maximum depth of six feet so parents and children can enjoy a safe yet exciting swim.
    

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Saint Paul homes for sale are at the center of great opportunities to go swimming!

Kids benefit a lot from learning to swim at an early age. First of all, swimming is a lot of fun – and everyone needs fun. But the reasons go beyond that. Swimming is a wonderful form of full body exercise that can help build healthy habits. Plus, it's an easy way to beat the heat.

Most kids can learn how to swim in a few lessons. This will make it much safer for them to visit the lakes and make accidents around water less likely. Around St. Paul, you'll discover plenty of group swim classes where kids can meet new friends as they learn.

With Learn to Swim Day coming this May 18, there's never been a better time to get swimming!

Let's check out five of the best classes for kids to learn to swim in St. Paul:

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At Counselor Realty, our goal is to help you get into your dream home – no matter what it may be. Sometimes, the most desirable homes will already be attracting potential bidders. Still, you can reach your goal with any home, even those where other bidders are offering cash.

It's true that an all-cash bid simplifies and accelerates the transaction. However, that doesn't mean your bid is doomed if someone else is offering cash. With the help of an expert real estate agent, you can think creatively and find ways to counter another bidder's advantages.

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