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Updated: May 9, 2019 | Posted: May 11, 2018

If you're not prepared to stake out the perfect Mother's Day brunch, there are some great ideas that you can make at home.

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Take a spin on the classic cinnamon roll with a favorite fruit option. Find the recipe 

 recipe that pairs well with sweet-flavored roasted rhubarb and lemon cream (you can find the 

) or eat them with a drizzle of honey or a smear of butter. The recipe comes from "

With plenty of eggs, ham, cheese, and French bread, you can make a brunch bake that will put a smile on your mom's face. The 

 suggests also refrigerating the mix overnight for best flavor, so plan ahead.

Another recipe that's best to prepare the night before, this 

 from Life Made Sweeter is a great option to try. 

 can be found at their website (you'll need to scroll for a while, there are a lot of photos).

. This could work as either a Mother's Day brunch or dinner after celebrating.

But if you'd rather get out of the house and enjoy the day, here's where to find some great brunch specials around Minnesota this Mother's Day weekend. Enjoy, and make sure you wrestle the check away from mom.

If you're looking for some activity with your meal, this is the place to be. Moms get a free mimosa on entry and the chance to bowl for their food — if you get a strike, you eat for free.  They encourage calling ahead to reserve your spot.

For those looking for a tasty option in St. Cloud. The 

 from crab bisque with bacon, prime rib hash, and Nova Lox Benedict. The brinch menue is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you'll want to call ahead for a spot.

If you live near Moorhead, hop the border into Fargo for a great spread at the basement level restaurant, Boiler Room. Brunch is $21 per adult, kids 12 and under are $11. 

As long as your mom isn't prone to motion sickness, grabbing brunch on the bay could be a beautiful experience. Hosted by Vista Fleet and catered by Duluth Grill, you can check out some beautiful shoreline views while you dine on a full brunch spread.

Offering hot, cold and dessert foods, Five West is a good choice, especially if you don't have your heart set on a mimosa because your ticket includes one non-alcoholic beverage. There's also a carving station for prime rib and honey ham. Tickets are $32 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for kids under 12 and free for kids 6 and under.

Correction (May 12, 2018): An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the cost of Mother's Day brunch at Punch Bowl Social

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