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2009-09-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Find out more about who you are today by going back in time to learn about your ancestors. Get hands-on help, tips, and hear personal stories of discovery at the Genealogy Conference October 17, 2009, at Minnesota Discovery Center. Great for educators, too: learn new genealogy reserach techniques. It's an all-day thing that costs only $35 plus lunch. http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/calendar/?month=october&year=2009

Octoberfest

2009-09-28T11:54:00.001-07:00

Here's another cheap event that's fun for kids but also has an adults-only feature: Octoberfest, October 24 at Minnesota Discover Center. Barrel rides, make-and-take crafts a comedy juggler and a whole lot more for families. From 1-5, it's beer sampling. That's sampling, not chugging! Sip any of a couple dozen beer flavors for $20 (includes a commemorative tasting glass). Beer tasting is in one area of the park, the kid/family stuff in another.

Ole and Lena's Wedding

2009-09-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

You've heard all the jokes, you even laughed at most of them. See the dinner theater event where Ole gets hitched to Lena. It's going to be fun, it's cheap ($40 for dinner and a show) and by gosh, its SOMETHING TO DO! www.mndiscoverycenter.com

Snowmobile Rock Star

2009-09-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

When Phil Mickelson, snowmobile expert and author, was at Minnesota Discovery Center on September 24, it was kind of like having a rock star on the premises. Who would've thought working for Ski-Doo for decades would get you so many fans? What a nice guy, too. I hope Cathy Wurzer, Aaron Brown, Dawn DeWitt and Kathryn Nordstrom draw as many guests.