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Duluth Seeks Dollars To Keep Up Tourist Sites
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Duluth City Council member said the city has neglected the upkeep of some of its most popular tourist attractions, including a replica Viking ship, and that he plans to propose...
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Vacation Seasons Starts: Klobuchar Promotes Tourism Bill
By Courtney King, NewsRadio 830 WCCO MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Memorial Day weekend is considered the traditional start of the summer vacation season and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is hoping her bill...
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Tourism Business Picking Up In Minnesota
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s $11 billion travel and leisure industry continues to creep out of the recession, but experts said there could be obstacles ahead, including a government shutdown....
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1, 2, 3, 4 — Michigan & Wisconsin Declare Mitten War
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan and Wisconsin have thrown off the gloves and are engaged in hand-to-hand combat in a debate over which of them looks more like a mitten. “Hey, Wisconsin, get real!! The...
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Fargo-Moorhead Angling For Gay Tourism Boost
FARGO, N.D. (WCCO) – The Visitor’s Bureau in the Fargo-Moorhead area wants more gay travelers in town. The bureau is hoping to promote the two cities as a gay and lesbian-friendly destination,...
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High Gas Prices May Boost Minnesota Tourism
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — High gas prices may keep some people closer to home during the upcoming vacation season. And that’s just fine with Minnesota’s tourism industry. A “More to Explore” radio ad...
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Minneapolis To Host Jr. Girls Volleyball Tournament In 2014
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis announced that the city will be hosting the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships in 2014. The tournament will feature the top girls volleyball talent in...
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Banning Smokers From Duluth Waterfront, Parks?
DULUTH, Minn. (WCCO) – The state’s first city to ban smoking in all bars and restaurants wants to take the war against tobacco one step further. The Duluth city council will soon be voting on a...
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Midwest Competition For Gay Wedding Tourism?
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — During four years as the only Midwestern state to offer same-sex marriage, Iowa has seen thousands of couples travel to the heartland for wedding celebrations that pumped...
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Minn. Tourism Agency Advertises For Advertisers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Make Minnesota a must-see. That’s the goal of an advertising contract that the state’s tourism agency is seeking to fill. Explore Minnesota put out a call Monday for ad firms to...
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Minn. Tourism Agency Puts Focus On French Visitors
Photo Credit: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota may lack the glamour of Paris, but a new effort aims to make the state attractive to French vacationers. Minnesota’s...
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Tourism At Apostle Islands Brings In $24M, Creates Over 300 Jobs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A new report shows just how much national parks benefit the local economy. The National Park Service report from 2012 showed that the 163,419 people that visited the Apostle...
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Tourism Push Plays Up ‘Only In Minnesota’ Getaways
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – Minnesota’s making a major new push for tourism dollars with the state’s largest-ever advertising campaign to lure vacationers. The $12 billion tourism industry is already...
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Frank & Chris Head To Governor’s Fishing Opener
NISSWA, Minn. (WCCO) — The Governor’s Fishing Opener kicks off the walleye and northern pike season at midnight Friday. This year’s festivities are being held in the Brainerd Lakes area. Gov. Mark...
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Ultimate Guide To Your Summer Road Trip
Photo Credit: Thinkstock Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to pop open the garage and head for the open road. Whether you’re a 20 something looking for adventure, a parent...
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Finding Minnesota: The Fit Tourist
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – From Shriners to baseball fans, we’re seeing a lot of tourists in downtown Minneapolis this summer. They can get around quickly with taxis, light rail and shuttles. But for those...
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After Long Winter, Summer Tourism Has A Strong Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – This is the last travel weekend for a while for many Minnesotans, as summer fades and school kicks into gear. But it was a travel season that surprised many in the tourism...
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Minn. Couple Paddles To Wash. DC For BWCA Protection
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Dave and Amy Freeman are making their way to Washington, D.C. — in a canoe. The couple is paddling 2,000 miles from Ely to the nation’s capitol. They’re on a mission to draw...
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Explore Minnesota Heads To Scotland for Ryder Cup
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The 40th Ryder Cup is one of the biggest events in golf, and it kicks off on Friday at Gleneagles in Edinburgh, Scotland. And Explore Minnesota is making sure our state has a...
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