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Minnesota DNR expands library pass program to provide more access to state parks and recreation areas (published July 7, 2025)
In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks and recreation areas at no cost to...

Black Bear and Fond Du Luth Casinos Select Quick Custom Intelligence Enterprise Platform
SAN DIEGO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Black Bear and Fond Du Luth Casinos are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership that is set to transform the gaming and hospitality landscape in the...

Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails offer Fourth of July fun; camping reservations still available (published June 26, 2025)
Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families to enjoy for an hour, a day, or a full weekend....

Minneapolis CBP introduces Enhanced Passenger Processing to summer travelers
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are introducing new technology for the busy summer travel season to safely and securely process U.S. citizens. Enhanced Passenger Processing is...

CLEAR Launches Concierge - a New Premium, Personalized Airport Experience
NEW YORK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity platform, today announced CLEAR Concierge–a premium experience that gets travelers through the airport even faster, exclusive to CLEAR+ Members. Members can choose...

TravelingWiki Visits on Special Needs with Minnesota Twins' Bryce Berg & Disney Plus' Susanna Malak (The Mandalorian)
TravelingWiki Expands on Prior Engagement with Globally Known Hollywood and Sports Stars by Spending Time with Disney and Major League Baseball Talent in MN MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- During recent days...

Capital Vacations Celebrates America’s Culinary Identity Through Regional Foodways
Savor the Stories Behind the Flavors at These Popular Summer Destinations MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel should be more than just a change of scenery—it’s an invitation to step into the cultural...

After Two-Day Manhunt, Suspect Charged with Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses
Vance Boelter, 57, of Green Isle, Minnesota, has been charged by federal complaint with stalking and murdering Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to stalking and shooting Minnesota State...

Art by Nada Kelemenova, Rebeccah Klodt, Tanja Playner at the Contemporary Art Cannes Biennale
CANNES, FRANCE, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stars and starlets met on the red carpet of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This year, Cannes once again brought plenty of glamour to Cote d'Azur. In addition to the film festival itself, there...

Benchmark Maps Releases Revamped Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Road & Recreation Atlas
Available now: an unmatched cartographic resource for travelers to two of the most beloved national parks in the U.S. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Benchmark Maps, an East View Map Link (EVML) brand and...

MDA to Conduct Spongy Moth Aerial Management in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis Counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to aerially manage 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis counties to slow the spread of spongy moth, a destructive invasive forest pest. Officials will likely conduct...

Women plan to increase outdoor activity to record levels in 2025, according to Winnebago Industries insights survey
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to the outdoors, more women are lacing up their hiking boots, unrolling yoga mats in the park and charting weekend getaways under open skies, according to a recent survey from...

Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...

Car Rentals: Survey reveals the most expensive destinations in the USA
HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has emerged as the most expensive destination in the United States for car rentals this summer, according to a new survey by...

Team-M8tes Brings Fandom to the Forefront of Modern Dating
A first-of-its-kind dating app for all sports fans, Team-M8tes™ connects people through shared fandom, stadium check-ins, and the perfect game-day date. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SNG LABS™, a...

Inntopia Partners with Vertical Insure to Simplify Refunds and Other Insurance Solutions for Ski Resorts
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inntopia, the leading booking engine and technology provider for ski resorts, has partnered with Vertical Insure to offer simple, embedded insurance solutions that protect...

Watercraft, gear must meet Canadian aquatic invasive species requirements before entering Canada (published June 26, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada. Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum...

Drone as a Service (DaaS) Market is Booming Expected to Reach $179 Billion By 2030
PALM BEACH, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture will increasingly involve a sophisticated interplay of robots, drones, remote sensors, and computer...

Genius Recognizes Genius: Powerhouse Producer Erykah Badu Announces 'Abi & Alan Tour' w/ Hip-Hop Producer The Alchemist
Ten-City Exclusive North American Run Begins in August; Features The Cannabinoids' Freestyle Digital-Analog Fusion Where Creativity Is the Ultimate High DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When five-time Grammy-winning...

A TRIBUTE LIKE NO OTHER 'THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL' LAUNCHES FALL U.S. TOUR
Tickets On Sale Now LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, on what would have been George Michael’s 62nd birthday, Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment gave his fans another reason to...