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Life Time

1200 E Moore Lake Dr
Fridley, MN 55432 763-656-1500
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Life Times changes to Medicare hours has been the one stain on an otherwise... - Jun 28, 2024

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YMCA

3760 Lexington Ave N
Shoreview, MN 55126 651-483-2671
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Love the YMCA so much! Great for families. - Aug 10, 2023

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YMCA

7355 York Ave S
Edina, MN 55435 952-835-2567
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YMCA is part of the Silver Sneakers program for seniors. - Feb 22, 2025

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Planet Fitness

8081 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-424-4447
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Great place to workout and stay ahead on health and body - Jun 28, 2024

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YMCA

2100 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109 651-747-0922
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Alway very friendly. - Jun 28, 2024

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YMCA

8950 Springbrook Dr NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-785-7882
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inclusive, tolerant, accommodating, helpful - Aug 30, 2023

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YMCA

13850 Portland Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337 952-898-9622
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Have been a member for five years and have made many friends. Great instructors... - May 21, 2020

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Life Time

18425 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-8800
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The pool area is great but the amenities are pretty basic for the price. - Jul 02, 2024

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YMCA

2175 Radio Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-731-9507
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Staff could be nicer, the gym could use some renovation. Overall decent. - Jun 28, 2024

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YWCA

2121 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-215-4333
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The Midtown YWCA is my fitness home. I'm so glad I joined; as a result,... - Jun 02, 2024

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Planet Fitness

10590 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431 952-948-1000
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There are no bells and whistles, but it is clean and there’s a lot of... - Sep 05, 2023

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YMCA

7601 42nd Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427 763-535-4800
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Great place, fantastic employees - Jun 27, 2024

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Life Time

675 Commons Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-730-6000
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Lifetime stiffed us members with the "Silver Sneakers" and really... - Mar 08, 2025

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YMCA

12301 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-544-7708
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Great values while supporting community. - Sep 01, 2023

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Shoreview Community Center

4580 Victoria St N
Shoreview, MN 55126 651-490-4700
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Appreciate they've put some additional hours for membership only time. - Sep 01, 2023

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LA Fitness

1101 Silver Lake Rd
New Brighton, MN 55112 651-674-3186
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La fitness is great! I would recommend especially if you’re getting... - Aug 08, 2023

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Life Time

12601 82nd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-8282
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I've been going to lifetime for years and I highly recommend it it's... - Jun 28, 2024

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Life Time

5525 Cedar Lake Rd
St Louis Park, MN 55416 952-541-7100
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I’ve been a paying member for years, and now I am a Silver Sneakers member!... - Feb 21, 2024

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YMCA

2100 Orchard Ln
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-8103
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Good gym to work out and visit. - Jun 21, 2022

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YMCA

1761 University Ave
St Paul, MN 55104 651-646-4557
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I've been going here as a guest and have been blown away. The facilities... - Mar 17, 2025

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