Photography by Rebecca McDonald

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, for this week's cover story we talked to a dozen Twin Cities couples about how they met. However, we know that there are countless stories around Minnesota that are worthy of the romantic spotlight this February.

Whether you bumped into each other awkwardly at a museum or out walking the dog, we want to hear how you and your special someone kicked things off.

We might even give you and your super-special pal the makings for a romantic evening.

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How They Met: Twin Cities couples on the moment they found love
How They Met: Awesome outtakes from adorable couples [Slideshow]

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Kailen Rosenberg: Elite matchmaker.

​Kailen Rosenberg wants to set you up with a multi-millionaire for charity at matchmaking events tonight and tomorrow.

Rosenberg's love-connection company, Love and Life Architects, is hosting an open house at its Wayzata office for women tonight and men Thursday. She'll be screening daters on behalf of her "elite" (read: rich) clients, and potential matches will be passed along to them. Ladies attending tonight's event must be between the age of 28-35, while men 30-60 are welcome tomorrow.

Admission costs $20, which Rosenberg says will be dedicated to St. Joseph's Home for Children. 

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​Remember 2010 when Craigslist's "casual encounters" was all the rage? Back before you had sites like AshleyMadison.com (a "dating" site for married couples looking for some side-action), PlentyOfFish.com (an online dating site known for being a hookup spot), and MySpace.com (this exciting new website where EVERYONE is going these days to connect. It's going to be huge) ruined the online connection game for everyone.

Fortunately, one local establishment has brought back the joys of online connections thanks to Saloon Connections through their website: saloonmn.com/connection.

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Neil Strauss: the celebrity whisperer

​Last week's cover story brought you the Wingmen and the Don Juans--Minneapolis guys who go out on the town specifically to practice picking up women.

This week, we spoke with the man who inspired them all: journalist Neil Strauss.

A former writer for The New York Times and Rolling Stone, Strauss spent two years learning the art of pickup from masters of the craft, then documented his experience in the 2005 cult classic "The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists."More »

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​Last week Patrick Strait shared his tales of Valentine's Day woes and we invited you to share your worst experiences with us. And share you did. We received letters of bodily injury, misinterpreted presents, players, and, surprisingly, love. If anything is to be taken from these tales of romantic train wrecks, it's that a bad V-Day date isn't a deal breaker.  

We hope your Valentine's Day this year is better than these six tales of disaster.

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This woman's answer on The Newlywed Game became an urban legend

​This week's cover story, A Salute to the Wingmen, follows the pickup artists of Minneapolis. Love 'em or hate 'em, these local guys are inspired to practice their mating skills by books like The Game and popular shows like The Pickup Artist.

Dating shows have been entertaining Americans for decades now--from The Dating Game to Love Connection to The Bachelorette. Below, we bring you five of the most memorable moments from TV dating shows.

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​So your current love affair is hotter than molten lava, and for once it syncs up with Valentine's Day weekend. Bully for you! Instead of spending Sunday afternoon melding in the bedroom, try something more adventurous and heat things up in the great outdoors. Iron melts at 2795 ºF, so if you think you and yours can compete with that, Minneapolis's Franconia Sculpture Garden dares to challenge you.

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​This week's cover story follows the Minneapolis Wingmen and Don Juans--local guys striving to become master pickup artists.

Their bible is a leather-bound tome called The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists. But that's just the first class for artists who want to master pickup.

Here are five books to read once you've finished The Game.

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