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Minnesota tourism still growing but storm clouds are gathering, state says
Minnesota tourism experienced growth in 2025 but at a slower rate than previous years, with 2026 data showing declines in leisure employment and airport passenger volume. Wildfires in northern Minnesota during peak summer tourism add challenges, though state officials remain optimistic about the sector's long-term potential.
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- Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert(s) remain in effect–Ken Barlow
- A growing sense of urgency: Evacuation areas expanding due to northern Minnesota wildfires
- Minnesota wildfires: Evacuation zones downgraded as containment fluctuates
- North Carolina tourism rates expected to drop as visitor numbers decline
- Florida sees drop in first quarter tourism
- Minnesota summers are too short for bad air quality