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2018 Tourism Marketing Grant Guidelines Now Available
Aug 08, 2017
The new 2018 Tourism Marketing Grant guidelines & request for funding forms are available on the industry site under “Ways to Get Involved.”
Read More...Renew or Apply to Become an Affiliate Welcome Center for 2018-19
Aug 08, 2017
Communities interested in renewing or becoming a new Affiliate Welcome Center must submit the required application by Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Read More...Don’t Miss Out on Adverting in the 2018 Minnesota Travel Guide
Aug 08, 2017
The deadline for advertising in the 2018 Minnesota Travel Guide is rapidly approaching.
Read More...We’re Moving!
Jul 24, 2017
Starting Monday, July 31, you can find Explore Minnesota’s St. Paul staff in a brand new office.
Read More...Minnesota’s First Half 2017 Lodging Performance Was Shaped by Strong Supply Growth
Jul 24, 2017
Minnesota experienced growth in four of six lodging metrics during the first half of 2017. Considerable month-to-month variation characterized lodging performance during the first half of the year, including a weak start to the second quarter that saw improvement in May and again in June.
Read More...Explore Minnesota Earns 1.8 Billion Media Impressions in FY2017
Jul 24, 2017
Explore Minnesota’s public relations efforts generated an estimated 1.8 billion in earned media impressions for fiscal year 2017.
Read More...Final Governor’s Fishing Opener Media Results Now Available
Jul 24, 2017
The 2017 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener generated significant media coverage, totaling 732,100,589 media impressions and $1,324,017 million in publicity value.
Read More...#OnlyinMN Makes Monumental Statement during X Games
Jul 24, 2017
An estimated 110,000 attendees at the first year of X Games Minneapolis had the opportunity to run into the brand new #OnlyinMN monument.
Read More...2017-18 Explore Minnesota Co-Op Program Is Underway
Jul 24, 2017
Promote your destination, attraction or tourism business through co-ops in print, digital, out-of-home and on TV.
Read More...2017 New Events Grant Program Recap
Jul 24, 2017
This pilot grant program began with $673,000 in available funds, all of which was awarded to a total of 22 new events (14 in greater Minnesota and eight in the seven-county metro area).
Read More...Minnesota Heartland Seeking Nominations for 50th Anniversary Honorees
Jul 24, 2017
The 50th anniversary celebration and annual meeting of the Minnesota Heartland Association will take place Oct. 11-12 in Bemidji.
Read More...Minnesota Restaurant Association Award Nominations Accepted through Aug. 14
Jul 24, 2017
The Minnesota Restaurant Association (MRA) annual awards program honors excellence in the state's foodservice industry.
Read More...DNR Offers Shooting Range Grants
Jul 24, 2017
A new round of grant funding to develop and improve shooting ranges throughout the state is available for 2017 from the Department of Natural Resources.
Read More...Minnesota Industry Partners Participated in TAP in Arizona
Jul 10, 2017
Nine representatives from the Minnesota travel industry attended Travel Alliance Partner’s Annual Meeting, TAP Dance, held in Tucson, Arizona, in June.
Read More...Host Community Sought for 2018 Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener
Jul 10, 2017
Proposals are now being accepted for hosting the 2018 Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener.
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