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Labor Day Weekend Around the Twin Cities
Labor Day. What is this holiday really all about? Labor Day is a federal holiday first celebrated in 1882 in New York City. It came about during the labor movement and is dedicated to the achievements and successes of American workers. In 1884, the first Monday in September was officially selected as the day of observation. The “workingmen’s holiday” idea spread to other cities with the growth of labor organizations and speeches, festivals and parades began to occur throughout the nation. It is time for all workers and their families to rejoice and celebrate their hard work and contributions to society.
Generally, Labor Day signifies the last big fling of summer and the end of summer vacation. More traditional forms of celebration include family picnics, barbecues, fireworks, camping and the final escape to the cabin for the year. Minnesotan’s can still take advantage of the Renaissance Festival or the Minnesota State Fair which is open through Labor Day. Water sports are still a popular attraction along the Chain of Lakes in the twin cities along with free music performances and shows in the band shells. You can also hit the local farmer’s market for one last visit, go to the zoo or enjoy local art exhibits. 
All of us at the Cheryl Brenna Group wish each and every one of you a restful, pleasant and happy Labor Day weekend whatever you choose to do. We acknowledge and value all of your contributions made to the security and well-being of our country. We also would like to take this time to reflect on the good things that have happened in our lives so far this year and look forward to more good things to come. Although Labor Day marks the end of summer, it also marks new beginnings with the start of fall and the start of a new school year. Enjoy the long weekend!
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It’s Minnesota State Fair Time!
Where did the summer go? It is hard to believe The Great Minnesota Get-Together, the Minnesota State Fair, starts this Thursday, August 27th and will run through Labor Day Tuesday, September 7th. Then the kids will be off to school again and fall will be just around the corner. But in the mean time, let’s enjoy the beautiful, warm days ahead and possibly a day or two at the fair.
Did you know the Minnesota State Fair is among the largest fairs in terms of average daily attendance? It has been in existence since 1859 and has run every year except for 5 of those years. It is located half way between St. Paul and Minneapolis in the suburb of Falcon Heights. The fair provides 12 days full of fun and entertainment, livestock exhibits, competitions, education, art, rides galore and many different foods…most often found on a stick! Don’t forget to check out the Princess Kay of the Milky Way butter sculpture. A 90 pound block of butter is carved into a head with her likeness in order to promote the states dairy industry.
Fun facts about the Minnesota State Fair:
1) The five U.S. presidents to attend the fair are Coolidge, Eisenhower, Harding, Teddy Roosevelt and Taft.
2) The fair’s all-time attendance record was set in 2001 when 1,762,976 people attended.
3) The American Dairy Association’s all-you-can-drink concession will serve 20,000 gallons of milk during a typical year.
4) Dan Patch Avenue is named after a race horse. Dan Patch set several records at the State Fair track in the early 1900’s.
5) Alabama has made the most appearances at the Grandstand performing 18 times in 13 years.
6) Fair visitors will consume a total of 500,000 corn dogs on average during a typical year.
7) The fairground covers 320 acres.
8) The fried candy bars contain the most calories of any food at the fair.
9) F. Scott Fitzgerald describes the Minnesota State Fair in his 1928 story, “A Night at the Fair.”
10) Ye Old Mill, built in 1913, is the oldest ride at the fair.
The Cheryl Brenna Group wishes you a fabulous rest of the summer! If you happen to make it out to the Fair, we hope you have a great time and enjoy taking part in a piece of Minnesota history! For detailed information on Fair tickets, Grandstand entertainment and Fair hours, click Here.
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Making Your Move Less Stressful!
Whether this is your first move or your fifth move, most of us have heard that moving is considered to be one of the top 10 stressful life events. Moving into a new home may sound exciting, but anyone who’s been through 
it can tell you that the process can become quite overwhelming. The moving process is made up of a combination of life changing events: selling your current home, the purchase of your new home, maybe a new job, children changing schools and leaving a comfortable environment and friends. No wonder the stress level associated with moving is off the charts!
But, with the proper planning and the right people looking out for your best interests, moving can be a pretty seamless event. The Cheryl Brenna Group cares passionately about the people we represent. We want to make buying a new home a great adventure for our clients. We have developed a seamless process to help minimize your stress and anxiety by providing unsurpassable customer service. We can provide you with a moving checklist that will help keep you organized and on track. Remember, it helps to start planning a few weeks in advance!
We can also provide you with the inside track on just about everything you would need when moving to or within Woodbury, Minnesota. Check out the Favorites of the Cheryl Brenna Group on our Home Page! You will find numerous recommendations for interior designers, painters, lawn and landscape services, cleaners and organizers, places to shop, entertainment, schools and more!
Our goal is to make this transition for you and your family as easy and straightforward as possible. It takes passion and a genuine time investment to ensure that our buyers (and sellers) have had the best experience possible. That in itself is what separates the best from the rest in the real estate industry. Make yourself at home with the Cheryl Brenna Group!
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With Thanks and Praise… 
The Cheryl Brenna Group wants to take this opportunity to share our sincere gratitude to all of the men and women who have served our great country. We have all been touched by war. For the families whose husband, wife, daddy, mommy, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandchildren, significant other, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, friends who are are currently serving or have served to protect our country we say with complete sincerity how much we respect and honor each and every single one of them!
We hope that you will take this holiday weekend to pause for a moment and pray for everyone who is involved in the war and for their family and friends. Blessings to each and every one of them as we hope they will all come home safe . We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for defending this great country of ours. God Bless America!
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The City of Woodbury Community Survey Results
We love the community of Woodbury! The Cheryl Brenna Group is always seeking new information and we like to be able to provide the inside track on the newest developments and interesting information that pertains to our great city of Woodbury, MN. The link below is to the website of the City of Woodbury which has provided fabulous information from a 2009 survey conducted by an independent polling firm. Local residents are given the opportunity to rate city services, projects, issues and the quality of life in Woodbury every two years. The City Council uses this valuable feedback as a tool to determine which areas need adjustments and whether it is meeting the expectations of its community members. We hope that you will take the time and enjoy reading the survey results about the city as much as we did. We wish you a warm and happy weekend!
