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Girl Scout Cookies On Sale This Weekend

Saturday marks the coming of cookie season, with Samoas, Thin Mints and a new variety—Savannah Smiles.

 

What: Girl Scout Cookie Sales

When: The official sales period runs from today to March 17. Cookie booths will open later: Girl Scout booths should begin to pop up after Feb. 11. You must buy your cookies directly from a Girl Scout, and they're not sold online, according to the organization's website.

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To find a sale nearby use the Cookie Locator or use CookieFinder apps for iPhone, Blackberry or Android.

Cookies: All the usual suspects are back, with one addition. Savannah Smiles, a crisp lemony cookie, has been introduced to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting.

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Cost: $4 a box.

Gain: Here's a link a page with nutrition facts for each variety of cookies. 

For more information you can contact the regional council, the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.

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