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All Episodes

Growing Destinations — 102 episodes

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The World’s Tallest Nutcracker in Luverne, Minnesota

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Building Places People Want to Visit and Live

3

Purple Rain from the Inside with Dr. Fink

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Charlie Rybak Reflects on Media, Storytelling, Minnesota, and His Last Name

5

How A Rochester Brewery Is Building A World Cup Home Base

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A Conversation with Chancellor Lori Carrell - University of Minnesota Rochester

7

Two Worlds of Storytelling: Newsroom and Novel

8

Sweet Success: The Huxden Syrups Story with Erik Karow

9

Finding Your Voice: Lessons from Hall of Fame Auctioneer Mike Jones

10

A Haunted House That Gives Back in Harmony, Minnesota

11

A Year of Westopolis: Lessons from a Bold Destination Rebrand

12

Discovering Place: Stories from a Life in Travel and Tourism with John DeLeva

13

From Silicon Valley to Minnesota: A Journey of Reinvention

14

Leading with Insights: Amir Eylon on the Power of Tourism Research

15

No Lease? No Problem. How Slingshot Real Estate is Rethinking Workspaces

16

Michael Mick Meilahn: Artist in the Cornfield

17

Finding Her Voice: Gina Marcucci of My Grandma’s Cardigan

18

The Great Race Makes a Stop in Rochester, Minnesota

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The Modern Chamber's Essential Role in Business Success with Ryan Parsons

20

Real Estate Evolution: Navigating Today's Housing Market

21

The State of Local Broadcasting

22

Miles of Impact: The Med City Marathon in Rochester, Minnesota

23

Building Better Destinations: Inside the Work of the University of Minnesota Tourism Center

24

Evolving Media, Engaging Communities: Tammy Galvin of Greenspring Media

25

The Local Gift Revolution: How Neighborly Gifts Transformed Corporate Gifting

26

Laughing Through Life: Miss Shannan Paul on Humor, Resilience, and Reinvention

27

Discover Southeast Minnesota’s Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

28

The Heart of Local: Becky Montpetit’s Vision for Community Engagement

29

The legacy of the Nordic Shop in Rochester, Minnesota

30

CCF’s Rob Rankin on Advertising Trends and Industry Transformation

31

Guiding Rochester, Minnesota’s Transformation: Alison Zelms on Urban Growth and Community Vibrancy

32

The Magic of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Inside America's Largest Professional Dinner Theater Complex

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Minnesota tourism leaders discuss the state of the visitor economy – from challenges to opportunities

34

Sue Zelickson’s Culinary Adventures: Iconic Moments and Personal Stories

35

Bee Business: Chris Schad on Conservation, Beekeeping, and Entrepreneurship

36

Green Bay's Journey to Hosting the NFL Draft

37

Shaping Minnesota’s Business Narrative: With Twin Cities Business Editor-in-Chief Allison Kaplan

38

The Trombone Trailblazer

39

The Intern Experience

40

Pedal Power: Nate Nordstrom’s Journey with New Spin Bicycle Shop

41

Exploring Rochester's Iconic Ear of Corn Water Tower

42

Transforming Public Spaces Through Art with Muralist Greg Wimmer

43

Reimagining Local News in the Digital Era with StarTribune CEO & Publisher Steve Grove

44

Inside the Minnesota Zoo with John Frawley and Jamie Flaws

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Minnesota's Rise as a Sports and Events Powerhouse with Wendy Blackshaw

46

Food Truck Success with Jersey Jo’s and Infuzn Foods

47

Building the Future: Navigating Growth in Rochester, Minnesota

48

Realia by Jen: Crafting Success with Jen Scheffler-Johnson

49

The Musical Journey of Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty

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Award-winning storytelling with Rochester Magazine’s Steve Lange

51

Rochester, Minnesota’s Soccer Evolution

52

Canterbury Park: Randy Sampson’s Bet on Horse Racing and Entertainment

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Wheels of Change with We Bike Rochester’s Erik Noonan

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and its Economic Impact on Minneapolis

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A Coffee Journey with Will Forsman

56

Feast & Flourish: Stories of Food Entrepreneurs in the Heartland

57

Exploring the Intersection of Tourism, Technology, and Collaboration

58

Esperienza: Breathing Life into Italy’s Undiscovered Regions

59

Building Valleyfair Amusement Park

60

A Photojournalist's Tale: Chuck Sibley's 50-Year Career

61

Pickleball Impact: A unifying sport and social networking

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The Power of Retail, Entertainment and Tourism: A Conversation with Jill Renslow of Mall of America

63

A Journey of Community Spirit and Classic Cars in Henderson, Minnesota

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Behind the Mic with Radio Icon Larry Moon Thompson

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Disrupting Commercial Real Estate: A Journey Through Innovation

66

Uncovering Legacy: The Story of Harley Wilhelm and the Manhattan Project with Author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof

67

Exploring Minnesota's Craft Beer Industry

68

Revitalizing Minnesota’s Downtowns with Mayors Frey, Carter and Norton

69

Rochester Civic Music’s Community Impact

70

Fun Across America with Barry Zelickson

71

A Visit to the National Eagle Center

72

Building Community through Music

73

Meet LeeAnn Zubay and her passion project Food Union

74

The Business of Tourism with Lauren Bennett McGinty

75

Meet Sammi Loo and Her Passion for Food

76

Carroll's Corn: A 30-Year Success Story

77

The Intersection of Beer and Music

78

An Innovative Approach to Community Engagement

79

Convention Center Leaders See Positive Growth

80

A Conversation with Kat Perkins

81

The Important Role of Arts in Community

82

Insights on Aviation with John Reed, Executive Director of the Rochester International Airport

83

NerdinOut: A Toy Passion Becomes a Successful Business

84

A New Career in Agritourism

85

The Creepy Dolls Phenomenon

86

A Soccer Field of Opportunity in Southeast Minnesota

87

Building a Strong Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Rochester, Minnesota

88

A Tight Family Bond Brings Restaurant Success in Rochester, Minnesota

89

Exploring the Craft Cocktail Craze

90

The Growing Popularity of Food Trucks

91

Meet Singer-songwriter Luke Hendrickson

92

Tiffany Alexandria shares her Asian culture through food, photography and community collaboration

93

Minnesota Tourism Professionals Share their Perspectives on Growing the Tourism Economy

94

Advertising Executive Doug DeGrood discusses his career and his new book: The Right Side of the Fairway: 18-golf inspired lessons for healing, preventing and living with cancer

95

College students discuss COVID-19 and campus life

96

The Growth of Shrpa – An Online Travel and Exploration Resource

97

Meet Postcard Jar Travel Bloggers Ann and Steve Teget

98

Events Are Back and So Are the Benefits

99

Meet John McGivern and His New Travel Show

100

Pizza Proves Pandemic Proof

101

Brewing a Rebound for the Craft Beer Industry

102

Tourism Making a Comeback