Election Day Freebies

Because you deserve to be rewarded for the effort.  Don't forget to grab your "I Voted" sticker, or no booty for you.

The straight-up freebies:

- The usual Ben & Jerry's free scoop of ice cream.  Available between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.  Local locations include Stadium Village, Calhoun Commons, Southdale Mall and Eden Prairie Center.

- Starbucks Coffee's free large coffee, as I'm sure you've noticed from the TV commercials by now.  (And ohmygod, is anyone else relieved that we don't have to see any more of this TV campaigning after tomorrow?  Sheesh.)

- Free pint of Schell's beer at The Nomad World Pub.

- Free drink (presumably of the bar's choosing) at the 508 Bar & Restaurant.

- Free cookie at Wilde Roast Cafe.

The pay-for-something-get-something freebies:

- 2-4-1 pints from noon to close (2:00am) at The Herkimer.

- $10 off any entree at The Melting Pot.

Just about every bar is hosting an election party this year, complete with drink and or food specials.  If you're not sure where to go, this vita.mn thread is a good place to start, with information on parties and specials at Bryant-Lake Bowl, Brit's Pub, Chambers Red, White & F**King Blue Bar, The Independent and a handful of other local hot spots.

Comments

[Alexis]

2 more small perks: 10% off your order at Davanni's, and 10% off your purchase at Captive Tan in Roseville.

[Rich G.]

The 331 is having specials as well, in conjunction with the Drinking Liberally party. But regardless -- after two years of campaign, America is in dire need of a massive bender.

[Charles]

Get %20 off a massage or facial at Praxis Healing Arts! Just book your appointment by the end of the day. (limit one per customer) We are located downtown Minneapolis in the Carlyle building. Come enjoy great views of the city, steam rooms, and services by highly skilled therapists. Book online at www.praxishealingarts.com!

[John Carrier]

Phooey. It turns out free junk for voters only is illegal:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/04/AR2008110401899.html?hpid=topnews

So cognizant retailers have instead declared it "Cheap-to-Free Stuff for Everybody Day".

Fortunately, eight years of political cornholing and a historic opportunity presented by Obama has sparked record turnout anyway. Thanks just the same, Krispy Kreme!