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Growing Destinations

Experience Rochester

Your go-to source for insightful discussions on destination development. The Growing Destinations podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes that drive community growth. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local and national experts, uncovering universal themes and innovative practices that can be applied to any city or region.

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104 episodes

  1. An Exit Interview with Rochester, Minnesota Mayor Kim Norton 31:46
  2. From Shoe Repair Shop to Classy Dive Bar: The Story of The Shoe 25:02
  3. The World’s Tallest Nutcracker in Luverne, Minnesota 24:00
  4. Building Places People Want to Visit and Live 26:51
  5. Purple Rain from the Inside with Dr. Fink 32:09
  6. Charlie Rybak Reflects on Media, Storytelling, Minnesota, and His Last Name 24:01
  7. How A Rochester Brewery Is Building A World Cup Home Base 19:53
  8. A Conversation with Chancellor Lori Carrell - University of Minnesota Rochester 23:33
  9. Two Worlds of Storytelling: Newsroom and Novel 15:17
  10. Sweet Success: The Huxden Syrups Story with Erik Karow 15:46
  11. Finding Your Voice: Lessons from Hall of Fame Auctioneer Mike Jones 21:22
  12. A Haunted House That Gives Back in Harmony, Minnesota 18:53
  13. A Year of Westopolis: Lessons from a Bold Destination Rebrand 17:56
  14. Discovering Place: Stories from a Life in Travel and Tourism with John DeLeva 20:06
  15. From Silicon Valley to Minnesota: A Journey of Reinvention 21:20
  16. Leading with Insights: Amir Eylon on the Power of Tourism Research 22:08
  17. No Lease? No Problem. How Slingshot Real Estate is Rethinking Workspaces 17:41
  18. Michael Mick Meilahn: Artist in the Cornfield 15:11
  19. Finding Her Voice: Gina Marcucci of My Grandma’s Cardigan 19:29
  20. The Great Race Makes a Stop in Rochester, Minnesota 14:30
  21. The Modern Chamber's Essential Role in Business Success with Ryan Parsons 21:15
  22. Real Estate Evolution: Navigating Today's Housing Market 16:11
  23. The State of Local Broadcasting 26:00
  24. Miles of Impact: The Med City Marathon in Rochester, Minnesota 13:41
  25. Building Better Destinations: Inside the Work of the University of Minnesota Tourism Center 21:17
  26. Evolving Media, Engaging Communities: Tammy Galvin of Greenspring Media 16:36
  27. The Local Gift Revolution: How Neighborly Gifts Transformed Corporate Gifting 23:15
  28. Laughing Through Life: Miss Shannan Paul on Humor, Resilience, and Reinvention 24:22
  29. Discover Southeast Minnesota’s Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo 15:52
  30. The Heart of Local: Becky Montpetit’s Vision for Community Engagement 21:38
  31. The legacy of the Nordic Shop in Rochester, Minnesota 24:04
  32. CCF’s Rob Rankin on Advertising Trends and Industry Transformation 17:32
  33. Guiding Rochester, Minnesota’s Transformation: Alison Zelms on Urban Growth and Community Vibrancy 24:37
  34. The Magic of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Inside America's Largest Professional Dinner Theater Complex 28:12
  35. Minnesota tourism leaders discuss the state of the visitor economy – from challenges to opportunities 24:43
  36. Sue Zelickson’s Culinary Adventures: Iconic Moments and Personal Stories 17:08
  37. Bee Business: Chris Schad on Conservation, Beekeeping, and Entrepreneurship 20:23
  38. Green Bay's Journey to Hosting the NFL Draft 21:09
  39. Shaping Minnesota’s Business Narrative: With Twin Cities Business Editor-in-Chief Allison Kaplan 20:09
  40. The Trombone Trailblazer 18:46
  41. The Intern Experience 23:06
  42. Pedal Power: Nate Nordstrom’s Journey with New Spin Bicycle Shop 21:31
  43. Exploring Rochester's Iconic Ear of Corn Water Tower 18:11
  44. Transforming Public Spaces Through Art with Muralist Greg Wimmer 18:10
  45. Reimagining Local News in the Digital Era with StarTribune CEO & Publisher Steve Grove 22:26
  46. Inside the Minnesota Zoo with John Frawley and Jamie Flaws 25:21
  47. Minnesota's Rise as a Sports and Events Powerhouse with Wendy Blackshaw 21:39
  48. Food Truck Success with Jersey Jo’s and Infuzn Foods 19:51
  49. Building the Future: Navigating Growth in Rochester, Minnesota 19:22
  50. Realia by Jen: Crafting Success with Jen Scheffler-Johnson 15:56