Minn. Governor's Mansion holds holiday open houses

Governor's mansion
The Minnesota Executive Mansion, also known as the Horace Hills Irvine House, is the official residence of the governor. It stands at 1006 Summit Ave. in St. Paul.
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Minnesota's Governor's Residence is all decked out for the holidays and again open for public tours on three Tuesdays in December.

Open houses will be held at the Summit Avenue mansion in St. Paul on Dec. 7, 14 and 21, from 1-3 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy live music and view the holiday decorations. The tours are free and guided by docents from the Minnesota Historical Society Women's Organization.

A photo ID is required. Backpacks and strollers are not permitted in the house.

Visitors also can drop off a nonperishable food donation for Second Harvest Heartland.

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