Growing Destinations Podcast

Growing Destinations is a podcast focused on destination development and a wide range of topics.

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On the latest episode: @charlierybak leads editorial innovation at @TCBmag & hosts a YouTube series featuring conversations w/ business leaders. He shares how he's thinking about telling the story of a state that's growing well beyond just the Twin Cities. https://t.co/Mg6gW672w1

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This week's episode is kicking off @ExperienceRoch #CraftBeerWeek and @BrewersAssoc American Craft Beer Week. Steve Finnie, Co-Owner of @LilThistleBeer shares how his Scottish roots & passion for soccer are helping to shape a creative activation leading into the FIFA World Cup.

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We’re joined by Chancellor Lori Carrell of the University of Minnesota Rochester. We discuss UMR’s unique place within the U of M system, its innovative approach to learning, and how the university’s growth is shaping the future of Rochester.

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On the latest Growing Destinations Podcast: Caitlin Alexander is an Emmy award-winning anchor and Executive Producer at KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, and a published children’s author.
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This week on the podcast, #RochMN entrepreneur Erik Karow shares the story of Huxden Syrups. What started as a creative side project has evolved into a brand known for small-batch, handcrafted syrups that elevate coffee, cocktails, and culinary creations. https://t.co/BMqQqRTyps

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Mike Jones is a Hall of Fame Auctioneer, educator and owner of America's Auction Academy & co-owner of the World Wide College of Auctioneering Training School. Mike has helped shape the future of auctioneering on the auction block & in the classroom. https://t.co/j63mTE2sUx

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In Harmony, MN a group of volunteers turn their love for Halloween into a haunted house that helps fund local arts & music programs. Jay Masters, President of Monster Bash Inc shares how it started & why this tradition has become a powerful force for good. https://t.co/5OinvnAAtf

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On the latest episode, Becky Bakken, President & CEO of Westopolis talks about leading her team through a major transformation, rebranding from Discover St. Louis Park to Westopolis to better reflect the connected spirit of St. Louis Park & Golden Valley. https://t.co/tBmmVbpdFr

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In this week's episode, John DeLeva, Global Marketing Executive with Miles Partnership, shares how building strong relationships and diving deep into the culture, food, and spirit of each place has shaped his approach to tourism marketing. https://t.co/AFNY78lQWO

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In today's episode, @grove shares about the release of his memoir, How I Found Myself in the Midwest: A Memoir of Reinvention. In it, he shares the personal journey of leaving the fast-paced tech world, returning to his roots in Minnesota. https://t.co/l9S7yaAbUv

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This week's episode dives into the world of tourism research, strategy and storytelling with @AEylon of @Lngwds. The episode was recorded on location in Phoenix, AZ at the @USTravel @USTravelESTO conference. https://t.co/5qcRttJp5V #ESTO2025

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No Lease? No Problem. Andrew Robinson is the founder of Slingshot Real Estate & the visionary of The Hub on 3rd in downtown #RochMN, a flexible office space concept being called the "Airbnb of offices." Listen wherever you get your podcasts or online: https://t.co/rkB1QZmnBT

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The latest episode of the Growing Destinations Podcast features Michael (Mick) Meilahn, a 3rd generation farmer & nationally recognized glass artist whose immersive installation, Primordial Shift, is now on view at the @rochartcenter. https://t.co/21oziu3pi7

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The latest episode of the podcast features Gina Marcucci, founder and lead singer of the folk-rock band My Grandma's Cardigan. You can catch My Grandma's Cardigan performing TODAY (7/10) at Thursdays Downtown in #RochMN at 5pm! https://t.co/hpNjcA2gR9

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This week, Houston Gibson, race organizer of @TheGreatRace, discusses the legendary cross-country rally featuring vintage vehicles & classic Americana. https://t.co/KONHtwFr9S

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This week's episode takes a closer look at the intersection of business leadership and community engagement with Ryan Parsons, President of the @rochmnchamber in #RochMN. https://t.co/hWp5rBUGgh

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Today's episode dives into the ever-evolving world of residential real estate with Minnesota realtors Kimm and Jesse Pastrana, a husband-and-wife team and the founders of Good Move Realty. https://t.co/8BruewW1ge

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Today's episode explores the evolving landscape of local broadcasting w/ Stephanie Hedrick, VP & General Manager of @KTTCTV & Vice-Chair of the MN Broadcasters Assoc., & Shannon Knoepke, Market President at @townsquaremedia & Board Member of the Assoc. https://t.co/m8juRcSTlA

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In this episode, Evin shares what inspired him to take on this role, what it takes to organize an event of this magnitude and what's ahead for the Med City Marathon in 2025 and beyond.

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The annual Med City Marathon in #RochMN is coming up May 17-18, and this week's episode of the Growing Destinations Podcast features Evin Haukos, the race's director. https://t.co/yZ0VRGTXXO

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Today’s guest on the podcast brings a thoughtful, research-driven lens to the tourism landscape. Xinyi Qian is Director of @umntourism, a statewide resource focused on supporting communities through tourism education, research & strategic planning. https://t.co/3gSz3wjJnz