Have you noticed that there are a TON of dollar stores that have recently been popping up in our area? If you haven't noticed, take a look at how many we have! I don't think I'm the only one scratching my head wondering what the heck is going on. They say that money doesn't grow on trees around here...

1. Dollar Tree: 700 2nd Street South in Waite Park (old Space Alien's building)

2. Dollar Tree: the Division Place Shopping Center (it's been at this location for a few years)

3. Dollar Tree: 10 S Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids (old Walgreens building)

4. Dollar Tree: 1090 2nd St S, Sartell (next to Garden Wok/driving school)

So, what does that say about our area? We're thrifty, like to save money and need the convenience of a million locations because one just simply isn't enough.

I think I need to open one and get in on this! They're popping up so fast, there might even be some that I'm missing. Do you know of any that I missed?

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