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      After over a year and a half of stress with Covid, take a much-needed road trip up north to Grand Rapids. After all, heading Up North in the summer is the thing to do. Grand Rapids, Minn., is the perfect place to come together with friends and family and make memories. There is probably more to do than you realize. The choice is yours to take in all the sights, sounds, and things to do—or, just do nothing but relax. Check out these Top 10 Reasons to Road Trip to Grand Rapids This Summer, and also sign-up for their e-newsletter for a chance to win a Summer Road Trip Package.

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