Festivals and Anniversaries Highlight Events to Explore in MN
Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON this week. She highlighted some events happening the state this week and next week.
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Ways to Explore Minnesota Memorial Weekend
The kickoff of summer for many of us is this weekend. Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON. She suggested the "Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair" which goes from May 26-30. Hayes says this is the 2nd year this event is taking place.
More than Just the Games to Explore at the WBB Final Four
Target Center is hosting the NCAA women's basketball final four this week. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON. Hopkins High School graduate Paige Bueckers is one of the top players for Connecticut who play Stanford Friday night at 8:30 p.m.
Explore St. Patty’s Day in Minnesota
Minnesota has many locations in the state to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This includes a St. Patty's Day parade in Marty, Minnesota at 1pm Saturday March 12. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today.
Explore an Ice Palace Northwest of St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes has an ice palace as part of their winter festival called "Polar Fest". Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON today. She says this palace is available through February 27th.
What is the Hygge Festival in Minnesota?
Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She highlights a few Minnesota winter activities this week including the Hygge Festival in Grand Marais.
Minnesota Still Has Many Holiday Festivals to Enjoy
Many holiday festivals in the state of Minnesota continue through the end of the year. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She says Holidazzle is back this year in Minneapolis after taking the year off last year.
Minnesota Has Plenty of Holiday Light Festivals
It's not even Thanksgiving but many holiday light festivals are either underway or will be soon. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON this week.
Minnesota Has Two National Native American Monuments
November is native American heritage month. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She says the two monuments in Minnesota are located in opposite locations in the state. Hayes says Minnesota's two National Monuments provide insights to our country's Native American heritage and national history.
Minnesota Offers Glimpses into the Paranormal
Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON this week. Some examples for people to explore include S.S. William A. Irvin / Duluth Haunted Ship, Palmer House Hotel, Sauk Centre, Crazie Annie’s Bridge, Henderson, and the Rochester ghost trolley tours. More details below from Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota.