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Safe Ways to Explore Minnesota [PODCAST]
The state of Minnesota has plenty to offer despite the Covid-19 pandemic we continue to fight through. Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON. She outlined options which include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Other options include visiting a light display. Even though the holidays are past Hayes says the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and the Stillwater Lift Bridge offer light displays for viewers.
Other options for Minnesotans include Explore a Nature Center like Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington and more. She says dining in at a local bar and restaurant is now and option with restrictions adjusted. Other options include winter camping, frozen waterfalls or visiting a sculpture park. Find this list and more at exploreminnesota.com.
Alyssa Hayes joins me every other Thursday from 8:15-8:30 on WJON.
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