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Gov. Mark Dayton Invites Trick-or-Treaters to Governor’s Residence

Governor Mark Dayton is calling all little ghosts and ghouls to celebrate Halloween at the Governor's Residence on Monday, Oct. 31.

Gov. Mark Dayton is calling all little ghosts and ghouls to celebrate Halloween at the Governor’s Residence on Monday, Oct. 31 – if they dare (1006 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul). The gates of the Governor’s Residence will be open from 5:00–7:00pm.

Pearson’s Candy Company will donate over 1,000 full size candy bars, Mars Inc. will donate Peanut M&M’s, Annie B's Popcorn & Caramels will donate caramels, and B.T. McElrath Chocolatier will donate chocolates to be handed out to trick-or-treaters, according to a news release. The Crow River Sustainable Farming Association will donate mini-pumpkins and apples.

There will also be hot apple cider donated by the Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake, as well as apples from several Minnesota apple orchards. The 1006 Summit Avenue Society will also be donating glow sticks and candy.

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The festive outdoor décor for the front entryway of the Governor’s Residence will be done by Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens and gifted from the 1006 Summit Avenue Society.

Image via Office of Governor Mark Dayton & Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Flickr, used under Creative Commons

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