Tourism

Art in Bloom 2012

Cannon River Winery hosts Meet the Winemaker

​This summery spring has the open road calling. What better way to celebrate the warm breeze than spending the day at a not-too-far-away winery? On Saturday, April 7, Cannon River Winery in downtown Cannon Falls will be hosting its annual Meet the Winemaker event. The winery, which is less than an ... More >>

North Dakota tries to market itself as hookup haven, fails

​Earlier this week, North Dakota's tourism department spent a couple days trying to market the state as a Las Vegas-style hookup destination.That went over about as well as anyone who has spent five minutes in Fargo would imagine. Within 48 hours the ad, which was meant to run in newspapers and ma ... More >>

The Book of Right On

​Earlier this week, North Dakota's tourism department spent a couple days trying to market the state as a Las Vegas-style hookup destination.That went over about as well as anyone who has spent five minutes in Fargo would imagine. Within 48 hours the ad, which was meant to run in newspapers and ma ... More >>

Duluth tourism study examines $10 million investment, coins phrase "Duluth tourism"

Duluth is a tourist destination for Twin Cities residents who don't have the internet.​Duluth has spent more than $10 million to promote itself as a tourist destination. Now, a marketing firm has spent a bit more money to see if that did any good. The results are mixed, according to the newly rele ... More >>

The Midtown Greenway Community Bike Festival

Duluth is a tourist destination for Twin Cities residents who don't have the internet.​Duluth has spent more than $10 million to promote itself as a tourist destination. Now, a marketing firm has spent a bit more money to see if that did any good. The results are mixed, according to the newly rele ... More >>

2010-2011 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers

Duluth is a tourist destination for Twin Cities residents who don't have the internet.​Duluth has spent more than $10 million to promote itself as a tourist destination. Now, a marketing firm has spent a bit more money to see if that did any good. The results are mixed, according to the newly rele ... More >>

2010-2011 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers

Duluth is a tourist destination for Twin Cities residents who don't have the internet.​Duluth has spent more than $10 million to promote itself as a tourist destination. Now, a marketing firm has spent a bit more money to see if that did any good. The results are mixed, according to the newly rele ... More >>

MN Made

Duluth is a tourist destination for Twin Cities residents who don't have the internet.​Duluth has spent more than $10 million to promote itself as a tourist destination. Now, a marketing firm has spent a bit more money to see if that did any good. The results are mixed, according to the newly rele ... More >>

Cold Reality

Selling the city as summer slips away

Open House

Selling the city as summer slips away

Memorial Day and Open House

Selling the city as summer slips away

Dan Savage wants you to make a day-trip to Iowa

​Note: the author's sole motivation for posting this is to pay homage his home state trick you into believing Iowa is more awesome than it actually is. Really, though, visit Iowa. And make sure to bring your tourist dollars.Our annual 'Best Of' issue is set to hit newsstands next week, and among t ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day: The party starts today at Kieran's!

Get an early start on St. Patty's day by joining the bagpiper-led march from the old Kieran's location to the new one!

Adam Turman

Get an early start on St. Patty's day by joining the bagpiper-led march from the old Kieran's location to the new one!

25th Anniversary Open House

Get an early start on St. Patty's day by joining the bagpiper-led march from the old Kieran's location to the new one!

Wis. government backs beer tourism

Wisconsin is promoting its breweries as a tourist attraction. What's not to love about this state?

Minnehaha Falls: Minneapolis's most embarrassing tourist attraction

If you have anyone visiting from out of town, please for the vitality of our city's tourism industry, keep them as far away from the Minnehaha Falls as possible.

Fantastic Fourth

If you have anyone visiting from out of town, please for the vitality of our city's tourism industry, keep them as far away from the Minnehaha Falls as possible.

Fete de la Jean Baptiste

If you have anyone visiting from out of town, please for the vitality of our city's tourism industry, keep them as far away from the Minnehaha Falls as possible.

Memorial Day

If you have anyone visiting from out of town, please for the vitality of our city's tourism industry, keep them as far away from the Minnehaha Falls as possible.

'Cheers' bar affected by economic times

With business flagging, Boston's "Cheers" bar was forced to lay off a a longtime (as in 35 years longtime) bartender.

Sun Country's epic disappointment: Branson, Mo

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Woodbury Holiday Lights Tour

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Tragic Minnesota connection in Olympics murder

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

SOLD OUT: Rock the Garden 2008

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Art in Bloom

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Free First Saturdays

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

1850s Holiday PartyArd Godfrey House

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Rebecca Haile

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Survivor stories: "We sailed over houses"

We were sitting on the edge of our seats today when Sun Country airlines said they would be announcing a new destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Bad Produce

'Lettice and Lovage' turns into a tour through tedium

The Long March

Kathryn Davis's The Walking Tour traces an errant vacation to the very roots of narrative

Cathleen Schine :The Evolution of Jane

Kathryn Davis's The Walking Tour traces an errant vacation to the very roots of narrative

CD-ROM: The Simpsons Virtual Springfield

Kathryn Davis's The Walking Tour traces an errant vacation to the very roots of narrative