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Events Near Verndale MN

Christmas Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic School
Long Prairie, MN
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Brainerd Turkey Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Brainerd Armory - Minnesota National Guard
Brainerd, MN
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Christmas Festival arts and gifts expo

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Wadena-Deer Creek Middle/High School
Wadena, MN
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MN State Convention

MN State Convention

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Alexandria, MN
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Ducks Unlimited - South Dakota State Convention

Ducks Unlimited - South Dakota State Convention

Friday, Jan 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
Arrowwood Cedar Shores Resort and Conference Center
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Christina Lake Longbeards Banquet

Christina Lake Longbeards Banquet

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Brandon, MN
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Struttin Blackbeards Banquet

Struttin Blackbeards Banquet

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Clarissa, MN
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Ducks Unlimited - Minnesota State Convention 2025

Ducks Unlimited - Minnesota State Convention 2025

Friday, Feb 14, 2025 at 5:00pm
Arrowwood Resort & Convention Center
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Leaf Valley Toms Hunting Heritage Event

Leaf Valley Toms Hunting Heritage Event

Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Garfield, MN
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Ottertail Lakes Hunting Heritage Event

Ottertail Lakes Hunting Heritage Event

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ottertail, MN
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Central MN Gobblers Conservation Event

Central MN Gobblers Conservation Event

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nisswa, MN
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Ducks Unlimited - North Crow Wing Dinner Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - North Crow Wing Dinner Banquet

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 5:00pm
Commander Restaurant and Bar
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North Central MN Sponsor Event

North Central MN Sponsor Event

Friday, Aug 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Long Prairie, MN
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