Fall is officially here! The crisp, cool air has arrived, the trees are starting to show their colors, Halloween decorations are popping up, and thrift stores are overflowing with costumes.

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But the best part of fall? That magical moment when we set our clocks back and get an extra hour of glorious beauty sleep - ahh, can’t wait!"

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Fun fact, Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first introduced in the United States during World War I to conserve coal used for heating homes. It was initially unpopular and quickly abolished. However, it was reinstated in the 1960s and revised in 2005.

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While most states still follow DST, some, like Minnesota, are pushing to get rid of the time change altogether. Personally, I'm all for locking the clock and doing away with the biannual time shift. Spring kicks my butt every single year.

Until then, I'll enjoy that extra snooze that comes with the fall time change. Unfortunately, the trade-off is shorter days and earlier sunsets, which means it’s time to cozy up and embrace the long nights ahead. Followed by the inevitable...
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Are you ready to grab a hoodie and a blanket, pour some hot cocoa, and settle in for the longer nights?

When Do We Turn Back Our Clocks?

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of November. For 2024, that date is November 3rd at 2:00 AM, when clocks will be set back one hour.

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BUCKET LIST: 18 Things To Do in the Fall in Minnesota

Once we feel those temperatures drop, we know that fall has arrived in Minnesota. If you are looking for something fun to do this season, here are 18 fall fun items to add to your bucket list.

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