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Our communications team is here to help you get you the information you need quick and on your deadline.

We work with local, national and international journalists in print, broadcast and radio and provide up-to-the-minute facts, current leisure and business travel research and info on all that is new and happening in Minneapolis.

Meet Minneapolis can provide you with:

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Latest News & Releases

Quick Trips- Four perfect getaways of 72 hours or less

IN THE NEWS - May 12, 2008
Minneapolis is named one of the Top "Four perfect getaways of 72 hours or less" in the May 2008 issue of the Conde Nast...

Forbes Top Suburbs To Live Well

IN THE NEWS - Apr 24, 2008
Forbes.com compiled a list of the best standard of living suburbs for the country's 15 largest cities. Minneapolis suburbs Edina,...

CEO-announcement

PRESS RELEASE - Apr 23, 2008
Melvin Tennant to take the reins at Meet Minneapolis, Official Convention + Visitors Association

Meet Minneapolis Annual Award and Board Announcements

PRESS RELEASE - Apr 17, 2008
New Board Members are elected and award recipients are announced at the Meet Minneapolis Annual Meeting.

Northwest Airlines Launches Daily Service from Minneapolis to Paris

PRESS RELEASE - Apr 14, 2008
Northwest Airlines serviced its first inaugural nonstop flight from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Paris, France

Minneapolis Chefs Nominated for James Beard Award

PRESS RELEASE - Apr 09, 2008
112 Eatery, La Belle Vie and Restaurant Alma chefs nominated for best chef.

2008 Host Committee hires Gerard McTernan to produce major civic celebration

IN THE NEWS - Apr 01, 2008
The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee hires Gerard McTernan to produce major civic celebration

Meet Minneapolis Annual Meeting 2008 RESULTS

PRESS RELEASE - Mar 31, 2008
Meet Minneapolis, Official Convention + Visitors Association announced it's accomplishments for the 2007 year and future goals for...

10 Great Places to Read a Book

IN THE NEWS - Mar 18, 2008
NPR book commentator Nancy Pearl, author of Book Lust, shares her list of favorite public libraries with Tim Smight for USA TODAY. ...

Kids' Night on Broadway with High School Musical

PRESS RELEASE - Mar 11, 2008
Kids’ Night on Broadway Returns April 1-3, 2008 with Disney’s High School Musical at the State Theatre in Minneapolis....

Endless Vacations

IN THE NEWS - Mar 04, 2008
Visitors benefit from the Twin Cities differences by getting two distinct Midwestern cities in one trip.

Meet Minneapolis Annual Meeting 2008

PRESS RELEASE - Mar 04, 2008
Meet Minneapolis will hold its annual meeting highlighting 2007 results to its members, board members and local government leaders....

Mini-Apple No More: Minneapolis Steps Into the Spotlight

IN THE NEWS - Mar 01, 2008
Mini-Apple No More: Minneapolis Steps Into the Spotlight

America's 50 Greenest Cities

IN THE NEWS - Mar 01, 2008
Minneapolis and Saint Paul take the top 10th and 11th spot for "greenest cities" in the nation.

Destination: Minneapolis

IN THE NEWS - Feb 26, 2008
Meet Minneapolis has revamped its website. There is no shortage of things to see and do in Minneapolis and now it's easier than ever...

Minneapolis to host soccer gathering

PRESS RELEASE - Feb 24, 2008
Minneapolis to host the world’s largest gathering of soccer coaches in 2015

More to Minnesota GOParty Card

IN THE NEWS - Feb 21, 2008
Host Committee Seeks Participants in Offering Specials to Visitors

Columbus Dispatch, 2-6-08

IN THE NEWS - Feb 06, 2008
Columbus Dispatch, 2-6-08 Minneapolis Riverfront district is a popular tourist destination with historic value.

Family.Go.com, 1-31-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 31, 2008
Website showcases Minneapolis as a great place for family vacations with children of any age

Pocket Express Blog, 1-25-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 25, 2008
Pocket Express Blog, 1-25-08 This travel writer showcases great places to eat in Minneapolis.

Star Tribune, 1-24-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 24, 2008
Five Minnesota cities were named as "Top Places for Young People"

Star Tribune, 1-23-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 23, 2008
Star Tribune, 1-23-08 New ad wants world to know: Life is swell in Minneapolis

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 1-22-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 22, 2008
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 1-22-08 Minneapolis ranks second in top places to have a baby

MPR, 1-22-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 22, 2008
The new Minneapolis Saint Paul "More to Life" campaign hopes to re-brand the cities.

Pioneer Press, 1-20-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 20, 2008
Minneapolis Saint Paul is re-branded to showcase the cities as having "More to Life"

Chicago Tribune, 1-20-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 20, 2008
Chicago Tribune recommends Minneapolis as a great winter destination

Forbes Traveler, 1-16-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 16, 2008
The Walker Art Center boasts one of the best museum restaurants in this international list.

Meet Me in Minneapolis

PRESS RELEASE - Jan 15, 2008
Meet Me in Minneapolis Newly revamped Minneapolis.org points art and culture-lovers, travel aficionados and those who want an...

MSN, 1-14-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 14, 2008
Minneapolis is one of the 10 Greenest Cities in America

Winnipeg Free Press, 1-12-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 12, 2008
Tour of Minnesota available to Canadians

Pioneer Press, 1-8-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 08, 2008
Pioneer Press

Public News Service, 1-7-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 07, 2008
Minnesota has a healthy heart

Meet Minneapolis Revamps Minneapolis.org

PRESS RELEASE - Jan 04, 2008
Meet Minneapolis Revamps Minneapolis.org

Lucky magazine, 1-08

IN THE NEWS - Jan 01, 2008
Minneapolis makes the list in top cities for shopping

Media Alert--Leigh Steinberg

PRESS RELEASE - Jan 01, 2008
Meet Minneapolis Names Leigh Steinberg Keynote Speaker for Annual Meeting

Vote for Minneapolis for Space on Global Monopoly Game Board

PRESS RELEASE - Jan 01, 2008
Vote for Minneapolis for Space on Global Monopoly Game Board