Explore Minnesota Tourism and The Rake magazine are teaming up to promote the growing arts scene in Minnesota. In addition to the new Guthrie Theater and a new wing at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, there’s a new marine museum in Winona, and new performances and venues across the state.

Minnesota tourism fared well overall this summer, with occupancy at accommodations up somewhat over last summer. In an end-of-the-summer survey conducted by Explore Minnesota Tourism of a selection of hotels/motels, B&Bs, resorts and campgrounds across the state, most businesses reported that summer occupancy was the same or greater than last summer.