Explore Minnesota

There are many events in Minnesota involving apples this weekend. Amy Barrett from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON. She says La Crescent in southeast Minnesota is hosting Applefest which includes arts and crafts, a car show, apple pies, and a parade on Sunday.

Explore Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are updating the Fall Color Report every Thursday.

There are many great places to visit in Minnesota without having to drive too far away from the St. Cloud area. Amy Barrett from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON this week. Among the events and places to visit that Amy highlighted she talked about Clemens and Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud where the annual art fair is taking place starting today.

Explore Minnesota is offering prizes for those interested in hiking in the state. Amy Barrett from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON. Explore Minnesota's Hike MN Passports kicked off July 1 and goes through the end of November.

Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON this week. She highlighted some events happening the state this week and next week.

The kickoff of summer for many of us is this weekend.

Target Center is hosting the NCAA women's basketball final four this week.

Minnesota has many locations in the state to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Detroit Lakes has an ice palace as part of their winter festival called "Polar Fest."

Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota highlights a few Minnesota winter activities this week.

Many holiday festivals in the state of Minnesota continue through the end of the year.

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.