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• Checkpoint MN Contest Rewards Exploration

  

  Checkpoint MN rewards adventurers for checking in at any of 10 iconic winter destinations around the state. Take your picture with the Checkpoint sign to earn a prize.

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• Enter the Ski-Shoot-Share Sweepstakes

  

  Explore Minnesota's ski slopes this winter and you could win one of 70+ prizes or the grand prize, a three-night ski vacation for two.

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• Order Your Minnesota Snowmobile Guide

  

  The new Minnesota Snowmobiling Destinations guide, detailing the more than 20,000 miles of groomed trails across the state, is now available. Order it online or call 888-868-7476.

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• It's Prime Hunting Season in Minnesota

  

  Hunting is a longstanding tradition in Minnesota, enjoyed by more than half a million hunters each year. Find resources for hunting deer, pheasant & more in our Outdoors section.

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• Connect with Us on Pinterest

  

  Join more than 1,300 Pinterest users who follow us to get ideas on Minnesota outdoor recreation, family activities, shopping, food, lodging and much more.

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• Minnesota Lynx Are WNBA Champs!

  

  Congratulations to the Minnesota Lynx for sweeping the WNBA finals and winning their second championship in three years.

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• Minnesota's Bounty of Fall Brews

  

  The Growler magazine fills us in on award-winning Oktoberfests, classic brown ales and other great Minnesota craft brews to savor this fall.

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• Follow Us on Instagram

  

  We're celebrating fall in Minnesota with 3 local Instagrammers. Follow @exploreminnesota on Instagram & tag your fall photos #exploremn for a chance to be featured.

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• MN Music Series Wins 5 Regional Emmys

  

  "MN Original," a Twin Cities Public Television weekly arts series, won five 2013 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy awards. Watch full episodes of the show on our music page.

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• New Minnesota Tourism Video

  

  Find inspiration for your next trip with Explore Minnesota's new tourism video, which showcases all of the things that make Minnesota a great vacation destination.

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• Motorcycling Minnesota's Scenic Byways

  

  Check out some great roads! This new guide features trip videos, maps and travel info to plan your own ride.

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• Marriage Opportunities Come to Minnesota

  

  Minnesota welcomes all couples to plan a wedding, honeymoon or other getaway in our friendly state. Marriage is available to same-sex couples here as of Aug. 1.

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• Great Gatsby and More: Literary Tourism in Minnesota

  

  The F. Scott Fitzgerald Home, at 599 Summit Ave., is just one of many fascinating literary sites in Minnesota.

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• New "More to Explore" TV commercials

  

  New 15- and 30-second spots extend the "More to Explore" theme, pairing activity scenes with key phrases like "More to Catch," "More to Spin" and "More to Rock."

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• Order Your Guide to Great Biking

  

  The new Biking Minnesota brochure is packed with descriptions of trails, mountain biking areas, and ideas for on-road bike touring.

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