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This POAP is for anyone that visited the Peanuts Tree at Magic Pines. This tree was carved in 2020 by Adam Gale of Rust N Grain.

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Magic Pines Peanuts Tree 2025 POAP image

This token celebrates Summer of 2025 at the Thingelstad's lake house Magic Pines. The token can only be claimed in-person by visiting Magic Pines between Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24th and Labor Day on Monday, September 1st. Magic Pines Summer of 2022: https://poap.gallery/drops/46950 Magic Pines Summer of 2023: https://poap.gallery/drops/126003 Magic Pines Summer of 2024: https://poap.gallery/drops/174087

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Magic Pines Summer of 2025 POAP image

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You've met Jamie Thingelstad in August 2025 POAP image

Charming and serene, Lake Harriet is where music floats from the bandshell, vintage streetcars hum nearby, and serenity lives around every bend of the trail. It’s the lake for long walks, kite festivals, and a stop at the famous bread-and-ice-cream-serving bandshell café. The perfect blend of urban and nostalgic, it invites you to slow down and take it all in. You’ve earned this Lake Lover POAP for soaking in the classic Minneapolis vibe on your 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Lake Lover GPS: 44.92812, -93.30774 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.92812,-93.30774 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Harriet_(Minnesota) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998837860266147841

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Lake Harriet — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

It’s a culinary passport and cultural crossroads all in one. From tamales to injera, bubble tea to biryani, the Midtown Global Market celebrates the flavors and entrepreneurs of our globally diverse city. It’s more than food—it’s a daily festival of community and craft. Pick up this Culture Collector POAP for tasting the world without leaving the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.94879, -93.26078 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.94879,-93.26078 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midtown_Exchange NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999156718638202881

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Midtown Global Market — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

Bold, provocative, and never afraid to experiment, the Walker Art Center is a beacon for contemporary art lovers. It challenges, surprises, and sometimes even confuses—but that’s exactly the point. Whether inside the galleries or wandering the adjacent sculpture garden, you’re part of the conversation. Collect this Culture Collector POAP and honor your curiosity in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.96848, -93.28869 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.96848,-93.28869 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Art_Center NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999174310824247297

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Walker Art Center — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

It’s not just a sculpture—it’s the symbol of Minneapolis itself. Claes Oldenburg’s iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry balances playfulness with bold design, nestled in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden like it was always meant to be there. Snap a photo, dodge the mist, and admire how surrealism became civic pride. This Culture Collector POAP is your reward for embracing whimsy in the heart of the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.97023, -93.28905 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97023,-93.28905 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonbridge_and_Cherry NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998920323638231041

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Spoonbridge and Cherry — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

This stunning landmark isn't just the first basilica in the United States—it’s a marvel of Beaux-Arts architecture that anchors the Loring Park skyline with quiet grandeur. From its ornate domes to its towering columns, the Basilica is a spiritual and structural masterpiece. Architecture Aficionados will appreciate the harmony of faith and form in this sacred space. This POAP marks your visit to one of Minneapolis’s most iconic works of design in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97274, -93.28629 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97274,-93.28629 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Saint_Mary_(Minneapolis) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998798277847547905

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Basilica of Saint Mary — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

The stars on the black exterior, the pulsing beats inside—First Ave is a sacred space in the Minneapolis music scene. Prince made it legendary, but generations of performers have made it home. Whether you caught a live show or just stood in awe at the door, this place radiates cool. Claim this Culture Collector POAP and let everyone know you visited a cultural cathedral of the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.97853, -93.27599 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97853,-93.27599 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Avenue_(nightclub) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999166614242852865

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First Avenue — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image

The IDS Tower is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Minneapolis skyline. Designed by Philip Johnson, its shimmering glass and precise geometry make it a masterpiece of modernism. It’s not just a building—it’s a vertical ecosystem, complete with the Crystal Court at its base. This Architecture Aficionado POAP rewards your ascent to the city’s architectural apex in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97615, -93.27239 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97615,-93.27239 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDS_Center NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998847755870797825

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IDS Tower — 612 POAP Challenge POAP image