Governor's Fishing Opener Media Event

Release Date: Oct 17, 2012

The Governor’s Fishing Opener has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948.  Explore Minnesota Tourism seeks host communities to co-sponsor the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener each year.  This annual event brings a large number of media to the host community resulting in radio and television reports as well as articles in publications and media websites.  Destination marketing organizations, including convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce and resort associations are encouraged to submit proposals.  The 2013 event will be held in Park Rapids.  Proposals for the 2014 event have been received.  Watch the EMT Express in August of 2013 to get information on hosting the 2015 event.  Contact:  Carol Altepeter, 218-828-2334, 888-629-6466 or email: carol.altepeter@state.mn.us