In The News

Here are some of the highlights of the media we've received.

May 9, 2013
Listen to Michael Rainville, Meet Minneapolis, and some riverfront-based partners talk about reasons to come down to the Mississippi Riverfront this summer on WCCO-AM radio.

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April 29, 2013
We want to celebrate this outdoor phenomenon and promote your patio through an integrated marketing plan, utilizing everything from grassroots efforts and traditional public relations to social and interactive media. So, join us!  All it takes is a patio special from 4 to 6 p.m. 

1st Quarter Overview
A recap of Meet Minneapolis's media stories from January thru March.

April 7, 2013
Listen to Melvin Tennant on WCCO talking with Roshini Rajkumar on the radio program News & Views.

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March 16, 2013
Congratulations to Paula Olson from Elk River, MN. She is our winner for the 2013 City By Nature Chevy Volt.

February 26, 2013
Fox 9 News' MA Rosko explored the Go.Minneapolis.org Getaway Sweepstakes with visits to Manny's Steakhouse, Minneapolis Hilton and the Minneapolis Convention Center where the grand prize Chevy Volt is on display. Melvin Tennant and Kristen Montag were interviewed.

February 13, 2013
KARE 11 News' Rena Sarigianopoulos learned about the Minneapolis Convention Center, funding and keeping the building viable in the future. Melvin Tennant, Jeff Johnson and Mayor R.T. Rybak interviewed.

February 9, 2013
Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant joined KARE Saturday to discuss its new website GoMinneapolis.org and the "Go Minneapolis Getaway Sweepstakes."

February 9, 2013
Listen to Melvin Tennant on WCCO AM talking about the Go Minneapolis website and sweepstakes.

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January 4, 2013
Watch as a Travel + Leisure editor names Minneapolis as the only U.S. city on the list of the world's Hottest Destinations in 2013.

December 2012
Lonely Planet editors named Minneapolis to the Hottest U.S. Destinations for 2013 list. Watch the announcement on CNN:

November 2012
A Japanese program called "Morning Eyes" highlights Minneapolis City By Nature for Summer Travel.