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Explore Minnesota is partnering with more than 100 ice cream shops in the state of Minnesota with their "Minnesota Scoop" promotion from now until August 1. Participating shops will promote their unique #OnlyinMN flavor and a punch card system to reward visitor exploration. These treats …

State Tourism Director John Edman with Explore Minnesota says even though the COVID-19 pandemic continues, all signs are showing families are ready to hit the road running.

This week with Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota we talked about their winter trail report for cross country skiing and snowmobiles, trying new winter activities in Minnesota and bird watching.  Hayes says you'd find the best snowmobile groomed trails in northern Minnesota with more than…

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.

Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined Jerry Carlson and I on WJON today. Alyssa suggested that Minnesotans can safety view drive-thru holiday light displays.

Despite the pandemic Minnesota is still offering many activities for people to take part in. They include viewing holiday lights both locally in the St. Cloud area and throughout the state. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON.

Last week when Jerry Carlson and I talked with Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota we discussed the fall color report and different haunted houses and other haunted place to visit in the state. Because of the snowy weather this week we discussed how Minnesotans may pivot to outdoor snow activities …

Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON today. She says Central Minnesota and the St. Cloud area are either at peak or past peak for fall colors. Alyssa says if you'd like to see peak fall colors in Minnesota you'll need to drive south and suggested the Red Wing area as a…

Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON today. Fall colors are out in full in some parts of the state. She says extreme northern Minnesota is past peak with some trees seeing leaves falling and looking bare. Alyssa says the St. Cloud area will be at peak within the next couple of …

It is autumn in Minnesota and our trees and temperatures are sure indications. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She says some parts of the state are further along into fall than others. Explore Minnesota has their fall color report out.