Duluth details objections to Fond du Lac Band's plans to expand downtown reservation

Duluth City Attorney Gunnar Johnson fired off a letter Friday detailing the city's objections to a proposed expansion of the land the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa governs in downtown Duluth.

'Racy' tourism ads pulled

The advertisement was meant to showcase North Dakota's nightlife: Two young men and three women flirt through the window of a downtown Fargo motel bar. Printed next to them is the message: "Drinks, dinner, decisions. Arrive a guest. Leave a legend."

Museum receives Legacy grant

The Pipestone County Museum is one of 46 recipients of 48 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants of up to $7,000 awarded by the Minnesota Historical Society (the Society).

Brown winter cuts profits for some businesses

Communities that rely on snowmobile tourism lose millions if season is snowless BEMIDJI, Minn. - Every January, snowmobiles are typically everywhere in much of Minnesota - bouncing along ditches and trails, pulled on trailers or parked at hotels and restaurants.

Looking for Snow? Find it in Cook County, Minnesota

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. , Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With unseasonably warm temps in the Twin Cities and minimal snow forecast in site, winter enthusiasts need only head a few hours north to Cook County, ...

Dry Minnesota winter slows snowmobilers, businesses

Except for the far northeastern corner of the state, there's not enough snow on which to ride. The machines that are a big part of winter tourism in Minnesota have been mostly idle.

North Dakota officials unveil new tourism campaign

FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota officials are counting on travelers' desire for a legendary vacation to drive more visitors to the state.

Wisconsin tourism hires famous director for ad

No more slogans. No more logos. Just fun.

Winter has gone missing elsewhere in country, too

PORTLAND, Maine - The big snowstorms of autumn are just memories in New England, where people who make their living off winter tourism are losing income and New Hampshire primary candidates lack picturesque winterscapes for photo ops. Tourists in the West play golf instead of skiing. In Midwestern hockey country, you can barely slog a puck through the slush.

Lack of snow is affecting tourism

Reporter Tom Robertson talks to Cathy Wurzer about what's going in northern Minnesota. Tourism is down this winter because of the lack of snow around the state, but the lakes are making cool sounds as they freeze.