Once the final trick-or-treater calls it a night anywhere across Minnesota, the switch from spooky season to the holidays begins almost instantly. The candy bowls empty out, and suddenly stores are filled with lights, wreaths, and new festive products ready to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

From Halloween to Holiday Cheer in Minnesota

Post, the Minnesota-based cereal powerhouse, is getting into the holiday spirit early with limited-edition versions of some of its fan-favorite brands. These seasonal cereals capture the cozy nostalgia of holiday treats and are perfect for chilly winter mornings.

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New Seasonal Cereal Flavors in Minnesota

Arriving in early November, look for Honey Bunches of Oats Sugar Cookies, a limited-time offering that “delivers the sweet, familiar taste of sugar cookies” with a nostalgic twist, according to Post Consumer Brands. The blend of honey, oats, and cookie flavoring is tailor-made for the season of comfort food and cozy breakfasts.

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The other festive release is WinterFest Fruity PEBBLES, featuring colorful holiday flakes and snow-white marshmallows. These aren’t just for the cereal bowl, they’re also great for baking, including fun recipes like Christmas Tree Treats that add a pop of color to any cookie tray.

Post says both limited-edition cereals will be sold at all major retailers in a variety of sizes through the holiday season. So whether you’re in Duluth, Minneapolis, or somewhere in between, you’ll have a sweet new way to celebrate the holidays, one spoonful at a time.

The Best Places to Live in Minnesota (2025)

Niche has compiled a list of the best places to live in Minnesota. Their rankings include data on "crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities", from official United States databases (see methodology here).

Here's the best neighborhoods to live in the North Star State.

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Minnesota Counties Without Any McDonald's Locations

Minnesota is home to just over 200 McDonald's locations. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, a surprising 27 of them don't have a single McDonald's. Here are which ones in order of the county's population.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth