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Best Backyard Contest
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by McShane, Sophie , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Minnesota Live is celebrating some of the most stunning and serene backyards across the Twin Cities with the Best Backyard Contest. The latest winners, John and Bonnie from Burnsville, wowed us with a breathtaking garden that beautifully blends generations of American heritage. There’s still time...
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Key takeaway There’s still time to enter, and winners will be featured on Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live and take home a $500 gift card to By the Yard .
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Best Backyard Contest is a great way for Minneapolis residents to showcase their outdoor spaces and connect with other gardening enthusiasts across the Twin Cities. With the city's strong emphasis on community events and public spaces, it's no surprise that a contest like this would resonate with locals. The fact that winners will be featured on Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live also highlights the importance of local media in promoting community pride and showcasing the unique character of individual neighborhoods. For Minneapolis residents who are interested in entering the contest, the $500 gift card to By the Yard could be a great incentive to spruce up their outdoor spaces and make the most of the city's limited warm weather months. As the contest continues, it will be interesting to see which Minneapolis backyards are selected as winners and how they reflect the city's diverse gardening styles and traditions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Minnesota Live is celebrating some of the most stunning and serene backyards across the Twin Cities with the Best Backyard Contest. The latest winners, John and Bonnie from Burnsville, wowed us with a breathtaking garden that beautifully blends generations of American heritage. There’s still time...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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