Minnesota tourism continued its recovery in 2023 as the industry returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to projections released by the state’s tourism agency. Explore Minnesota tracked about 77 ...

Opinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. Minnesota tourism is bouncing back from pandemic-era lows ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) --Minnesota may be a bit more crowded this summer. Tourism is on an upswing, with hotel and lodging occupancy expected to climb 42 percent from last year. The bustle kicked ...

Minnesota’s tourism promotion office is set debut a new marketing campaign to lure visitors to the state. Explore Minnesota’s annual statewide conference kicked off Tuesday with a look at the ...

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Tourism is usually a big business that brings billions of dollars to Minnesota's economy, but when the pandemic hit, tourism nearly ground to a halt. Now, the state is ready to get ...

This lighthearted look at Minnesota’s 2026 tourist traps highlights crowded fall scenery, quirky roadside statues, and the ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Tourism is one of the industries most affected by the pandemic, as less people traveled and explored big cities. The Twin Cities were not immune to this loss. Back in November, ...

87 of the 135 respondents reported a change. 60% of those 87 are reporting a decline in traffic, a snapshot from around the state. "You know, for those businesses along the border that really rely on ...

Cover of “Minnesota’s Ten Thousand Lakes: the Nation’s Summer Playground” brochure, circa 1926. Credit: Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society In 1835, artist George Catlin traveled from St.