Across
- 2. First Dog of Minnesota
- 4. National park located in MN
- 7. Rights awarded to 1st to complete this puzzle
- 12. Emily embarked on her 4th one this year
- 13. Household drink of choice
- 14. Almost done binge watching this 2010s show... "Bye, bye..." (3 words)
- 16. 2024 anniversary gift theme
- 17. Prince's avenue
- 20. Fruit for which the UMN is famed
- 22. Landmark Emily saw for 1st time (2 words)
- 23. John's new employer
- 24. 1st snow in St. Paul; kids undeterred.
- 25. Recently welcomed highland cow mascot
- 26. Our fave. fall Fri. TV show
- 27. Bengie's favorite snack (2 words)
Down
- 1. Local hamburger delicacy
- 3. Rhubarb harvest in pounds
- 5. Timberwolves star; Paul Rudd movie
- 6. Emily made 12 of these (or is it 6?)
- 7. Bengie's coat
- 8. We really like his dad
- 9. September vacation; honeymoon destination
- 10. Longstanding local Labor Day festival
- 11. Emily's bike ride milestone
- 15. Found in the oven on Sunday mornings
- 18. John's favorite birthday dessert
- 19. Bengie's favorite activity
- 21. Assoc. bringing a Frosty chill to MN