Minnesota offers a 25% transferrable state film tax credit to eligible film, television, commercial, and digital content productions that meet a $1 million minimum spend within a 12-month consecutive period, plus stackable regional rebates for up to 70% of eligible spend.
As of January 1, 2026, approximately $93 million in tax credits are available for allocation.
Explore Minnesota Film is here to help ensure the success of your project. Here is everything you need to know about rules and regulations, health and safety, weather patterns, guilds and unions, and green productions.
This February -- any day of the month -- treat your special someone to an unforgettable getaway with our exclusive couples' package. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, a bottle of champagne and a decadent sweet treat in your room, keepsake champagne flutes and 2-for-1 coffees any time of the day. Plus, indulge in special menus at our dining venues and receive discounts on retail purchases.
February 1-28
January 30-February 1
Celebrate the largest ice fishing contest with Grand View Lodge! Your stay includes breakfast daily and access to our Hospitality Tent with complimentary food and beer!
Cozy, upscale lodging + hot breakfast each morning
Access to our heated hospitality tent with complimentary food & beer
Hassle-free transportation to and from the ice
Welcome to the Star of the North. Explore Minnesota Film is your on-the-ground concierge connecting you with Minnesota locations, crew, actors, permit offices and film-ready communities that understand your production needs.
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Many people think that you can’t forage in the winter, but this is not true! Join Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging in this introductory class about common wild edibles of winter. We will start inside for a slideshow presentation, then move outdoors to explore wild edible plants of the late winter landscape. We will discuss identification, harvest, and preparation of edible species, as well as laws and ethics around foraging. Plant and mushroom varieties that we may find include hackberries, juniper berries, turkey tail mushrooms, garlic mustard greens, and more!
Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or an experienced gardener, this workshop is for you! You will learn the essential topics when starting a new vegetable garden or improve your established garden with helpful tips from a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener. You will expand your knowledge of techniques to get the most from your garden, including soil health, crop rotation, succession planting, companion planting, and ways to extend the growing season.
Join Minnesota Trout Unlimited for a workshop that will teach you about the different knots involved with fishing and tying flies and how each of those knots are used. It will provide an overview of the equipment used for fishing, and you’ll learn how to properly care for and maintain your equipment. An exciting aspect of this workshop is learning about the various bugs found in our local streams, and how to identify the species of insects that are part of the life cycle in our waters.
Embrace Waziyz, the Dakota North Wind, through indoor and outdoor activities that honor tradition, artistry, and the joy of winter!
Therapists from the Twin Cities area will be at Forgotten Star Brewing to answer questions, talk and help you find the right fit.
Whether you are looking for a new therapist, want to connect with amazing people, or just want to talk mental health all are welcome. Feeling nervous? We understand and will help you find the right fit. If you want we encourage bringing a trusting, safe, and supportive person with you. No therapy will be provided during the event and is strictly for marketing purposes. Participating therapists will not be consuming any alcohol or THC during these events.
