Minnesota's 17-year Krispy Kreme-less nightmare is almost over.

The glazed doughnut chain has announced that its return to Minnesota is nearly here, with its new donut shop opening at 5696 University Ave. in Fridley holding its grand opening at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

To celebrate its opening week, Krispy Kreme will randomly hand out 120 "Celebration Tickets" that gives you a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for free each month.

Bring Me The News first revealed that Krispy Kreme was plotting a return to Minnesota a year ago, with the company's last location having closed its doors in 2008.

The company-owned shop has taken over a 12,000 sq. ft. former CVS Pharmacy space in Fridley. It will be open seven days a week, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 1

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