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• New Campaign Declares Minnesota the Bike Friendly State

  May 21, 2012

  Promoting Minnesota as the bike friendly state, a group of state agencies, private organizations, and businesses launched a new campaign called Pedal Minnesota.
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• New Explore Minnesota Mobile Website and Application Feature Travel Info

  May 03, 2012

  Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, has just introduced two handy digital resources for travelers on the go, a streamlined mobile version of the state’s travel website and a free application focused on outdoor recreation.
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• Minnesota Legacy Destination Weekends Showcase Amendment-Funded Projects

  Apr 23, 2012

  Bemidji, Cook County, Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud and Willmar Lakes Featured
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• Explore Minnesota Tourism Taps Minnesota Singers for Radio Ads

  Mar 21, 2012

  Explore Minnesota Tourism is introducing new radio ads this week as part of its "More to Explore" ad campaign, including two spots that feature Minnesota-based musicians singing variations of the jingle with the message "There's more to explore in Minnesota."
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• Minnesota Pitches State To Host Sports Events

  Mar 13, 2012

  Explore Minnesota Tourism has launched a marketing effort to attract amateur sports events to Minnesota communities.
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• Minnesota Tourism Industry Achievements Honored

  Jan 25, 2012

  During the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, several individuals, organizations, and businesses were recognized for their contributions to the state’s travel industry.
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• Minnesota Tourism Conference to be Held in Rochester

  Jan 19, 2012

  With continuing, modest growth in travel projected for 2012, the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, to be held January 24-25 at Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester, will feature a variety of strategies to attract visitors. Governor Mark Dayton will address the conference on Wednesday.
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• New Explore Minnesota Challenge Takes Runners on Adventure Across Minnesota

  Dec 01, 2011

  Explore Minnesota Tourism and Anderson Race Management and Offer Joint Race Series
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• Explore Minnesota Tourism Ad Wins National Mercury Award

  Sep 01, 2011

  Explore Minnesota Tourism was awarded the 2011 Mercury Award last night by the U.S. Travel Association for the "More to Explore" television ad, created by Colle+McVoy.
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• Gradual Recovery Continues for Minnesota Tourism Businesses

  Aug 31, 2011

  For the second summer season in a row, the Minnesota tourism industry saw modest increases in travel, as the hospitality industry recovers from the hit it took during the Great Recession.
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