University of Minnesota Extension issued the following announcement on February 28.
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic moved our work to a completely virtual setting, and by early summer 2021, I was aching to get back on the road to catch up with partners and build new relationships. Between August and October that year, I took trips to three regions in Greater Minnesota (see map). Cities I visited include:
- (Trip 1) Red Wing, Lake City, Winona, Lanesboro, Preston, Rochester and Cannon Falls
- (Trip 2) Duluth, Finland, Pine City and Franconia Sculpture Park
- (Trip 3) Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Bemidji and Park Rapids
- Destination management organizations and chambers of commerce
- Workforce, economic, and community development professionals
- Small business and farm owners
- Event organizers
- Experts from nonprofit and arts organizations
Original source can be found here.