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  • Crookston Convention and Visitors Bureau

    Crookston
    Crookston is friendly community of about 8,2,00 people located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. We have a variety of recreational opportunities and unique shopping experiences. We are home to the University of Minnesota Crookston.
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  • Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau

    Detroit Lakes
    Sparkling waters, scenic forests, recreation, live theatre, unique shopping and dining make Detroit Lakes a natural fit for your group meeting of two to 400. Conveniently located three hours northwest of the Twin Cities and 45 miles east of Fargo, with several venues and 400 rooms. See online guide.
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  • Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Fargo-Moorhead
    Fargo-Moorhead is one of the friendliest places in America! We are a fun, warm-hearted community of 2 cities in 2 states with a population of over 200,000.
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  • Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Greater Grand Forks
    East Grand Forks & the Grand Cities. Where you'll find a warm welcome and unique meeting facilities to host 20 attendees or more: everything you need to make your next meeting, conference, athletic tournament or special event a spectacular success!
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  • Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau

    Lake of the Woods
    The Lake of the Woods area has some of the most spectacular scenery in North America, which makes it one of the most desirable fishing destinations year around. Visit Lake of the Woods, "The Walleye Capital of the World".
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  • Leech Lake Area Chamber

    Leech Lake
    The Leech Lake Area has plenty of fun and adventure for all ages. Whether you're coming to Walker for work or play, our conference and meeting space can accommodate your needs.
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  • Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber

    Park Rapids
    Great Meetings, Weddings, Reunions and Retreats start where Minnesota's Northwoods and crystal clear lakes meet the Headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi. Lakeside or in town lodging & meeting options, on & off site catering and boundless attractions.
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  • Roseau Convention and Visitors Bureau

    Roseau
    Roseau is Northern Minnesota's "Regional Center", and offers those in the area a variety of meeting facilities for up to 400 people in the state of the art City Center. The city also has the finest lodging in the area.
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  • Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Thief River Falls
    Located in the heart of northwestern Minnesota, Thief River Falls is a quick getaway for many cities in the NW. From small meetings of 10 to large conventions of 300, we can accommodate any size group!
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  • Visit Bemidji

    Bemidji
    Bemidji, the "First City on the Mississippi", offers comfortable accommodations and state-of–the-art facilities enhanced by peaceful northwoods surroundings and Bemidji's hospitality. The Sanford Center, a lakeside 1400 sf. multi-use center, provides a fresh location for conventions and tradeshows.
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  • Warroad Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB

    Warroad
    Warroad offers excellent opportunities for visitors and residents. It is home to trophy fishing, excellent hunting, and year round recreational opportunities such as snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing during winter; swimming, biking, golfing, and visiting the beach at the Warroad Point Park during the summer.
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  • Grand Marais Area Tourism Association

    Grand Marais
    Grand Marais, harbor village on Lake Superior, with stunning natural beauty, year round amenities. Students, retreats, team building, interest, faith-based and focus groups. 4.5 hrs. from Twin Cities.
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  • International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

    International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake
    Visit beautiful and historic Voyageurs National Park as part of your meeting. Several Rainy Lake resorts offer lodging and meeting space and International Falls offers larger hotels with meeting space as well as a Community Center with a 1000 seat auditorium.
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  • Iron Range Tourism Bureau

    Iron Range
    Whether you are planning a business meeting, conference, or convention, the Iron Range is the Midwest's premier meeting destinations. Scenic wilderness surroundings, unbeatable accommodations, unmatched recreational opportunities and "Up North" hospitality make the Iron Range the perfect location for your meeting any time of year!
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  • Lake Vermilion Resort Association

    Lake Vermilion
    All the resources you need for your next successful meeting or corporate retreat can be found on Lake Vermilion. State-of-the-art conference facilities surrounded by the beauty of the Northwoods.
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  • Visit Duluth

    Duluth
    Meet on the world's largest freshwater lake-Lake Superior! Our Convention Center is the second largest in the state, offering 150,000 sq ft of meeting space, 100,000 ft of continuous exhibit space and 4,600 hotel rooms, 1,200 within walking distance! Jet service offered daily at our international airport and two hours north of the twin cities.
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  • Visit Grand Rapids

    Grand Rapids
    Grand Rapids offers over 800 sleeping rooms and meeting facilities for groups large and small. This scenic area lends itself well to corporate retreats, training sessions, reunions and offsite events.
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  • Alexandria Hotel & Hospitality

    Alexandria
    There's a whole world of year round activities just waiting for you in the Alexandria Lakes area. Located midway between the Twin Cities and of Minneapolis – St. Paul to the east and Fargo – Moorhead to the west, Alexandria is easy to get to.
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  • Brainerd Lakes Chamber

    Brainerd
    Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area has established a reputation for quality lodging, attentive service and the finest food. The area offers excellent year-round meeting facilities and recreation that attract some of the nation's most renowned companies.
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  • Fergus Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Fergus Falls
    With easy access off I-94 and beautiful meeting space, Fergus Falls is great for conventions. Seven hotels offer more than 300 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Bigwood Event Center. Some hotels also have small conference space on site.
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  • Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Hutchinson
    Located just an hour's drive from the Twin Cities metro area, Hutchinson is well equipped to meet your event, convention, and meeting needs with hometown hospitality. Call 800-572-6689 for resources.
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  • Perham Area Chamber of Commerce

    Perham
    Perham is located in the heart of Minnesota's lake country, the center of 1000 lakes. Enjoy our unique specialty shops, fishing, golfing, and more. Discover why Perham is a great place to meet, work, and play! The only thing missing is YOU!
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  • St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

    St. Cloud
    Our Convention Center is growing to meet your needs! New name. New space. Same great location! St Cloud River's Edge Convention Center! We have the perfect space for you – at the "Edge" or our full service hotels and other venues.
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  • Visit Brainerd

    Brainerd
    Visit Brainerd's meetings space takes you beyond the basic four white walls. Our association facilities offer hotel ballrooms, conference rooms and outdoor pavilions. When the meeting is over, your group can enjoy all of the Brainerd Lakes Resources. Championship golf, beautiful lakes, delicious dining and unique shopping.
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  • Whitefish Area Lodging Association

    Whitefish Area
    The recreational heart of the land of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes, the Whitefish Chain of Lakes Region offers recreation, relaxation and a real Minnesota getaway experience for meetings, groups and family gatherings. Great food and inviting activities add to your event.
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  • Bloomington CVB

    Bloomington
    As one of the largest cities in Minnesota, Bloomington offers countless meeting space and boasts more than 7500 guest rooms. Bloomington is a destination of choice for small and mid-sized meetings.
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  • Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Burnsville
    Whether you're planning business, leisure or somewhere in between, Burnsville is always ready to accommodate almost any agenda in the Twin Cities most convenient rendezvous place.
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  • Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Eagan
    From fully-equipped board rooms to state-of-the-art training centers, Eagan offers variety in picturesque surroundings with easy access to the airport and Mall of America®. Site visits, welcome bags and more are complimentary.
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  • Lakeville

    Lakeville
    The Lakeville area provides numerous meeting and banquet facilities, many with a fabulous view! Lakeside, golf clubhouses, park shelters, private upscale boardrooms and meeting rooms, 600 person ballroom, 1000 seat theatre...just let us know what you envision, and we'll help make your event memorable.
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  • Meet Minneapolis Official Convention + Visitors Association

    Meet Minneapolis
    Minneapolis is a city with a dynamic vibe and a whirlwind of creative energy. Take it all in: amazing theater, world-class museums, sports galore and picturesque strolls in a green, urban environment. The sheer variety of offerings is guaranteed to delight visitors and convention attendees alike.
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  • Minneapolis Northwest

    Minneapolis Northwest
    Minneapolis Northwest has over 2,400 guest rooms, plus all the free parking, shopping, dining and entertainment you'll want. From Earle Brown Heritage Center to hotel meeting space to golf courses & unique venues, think of us for your next meeting or event. Ask about our GRANT PROGRAM for planners.
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  • Roseville Visitors Association

    Roseville
    When it comes to meeting venues in the Minneapolis & Saint Paul area, few locations are as cost-effective and convenient as Roseville. Within our borders you'll find multiple venues to carry off the perfect meeting, including hotels, restaurants, colleges and community centers that can host meetings up to 450 people.
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  • Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Authority

    Saint Paul
    Saint Paul has great accessibility, meeting facilities and accommodations while at the same time being affordable and safe. Add the iconic Mississippi River, impressive architecture and a hometown feel and this is where you want to meet!
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  • Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau

    Shakopee
    Conveniently located in the southern metro area at Hwy's 169 & 101 in the breathtaking Minnesota River Valley Shakopee is the perfect place to plan a meeting. Add great service, fabulous attractions, dining and entertainment and you have it all in Shakopee! Check out our virtual tour at www.shakopee.org
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  • Twin Cities Gateway

    Twin Cities Gateway
    Twin Cities Gateway offers more value, more choices, and more convenience, just minutes away from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Choose from unique venues in Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, New Brighton, Shoreview.
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  • Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Albert Lea
    Albert Lea is conveniently located at the key intersection of I-35 and I-90 offering something unique for everyone including beautiful golf courses, Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat, theatre productions, museums, scenic bike/walking trails, park facilities and shopping.
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  • Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Austin
    We have many excellent meeting venues in our city, most notably, the Austin Holiday Inn and Conference Center. We have small to medium sized spaces, too, depending on what each groups' needs are. Find us on facebook as Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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  • Caledonia Area Convention & Tourism Bureau

    Caledonia

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  • Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau

    Fairmont
    Fairmont's easily accessible location at the intersection of Hwy 15 and Interstate 90 in Southern Minnesota is the perfect spot for your small to mid-sized meeting or convention.
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  • Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Greater Mankato
    Mankato boasts a City Center Convention Campus and three other large conference centers. You can't lose with our customized service and warm hospitality mixed in with exciting entertainment, great restaurants and many attractions.
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  • Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce

    Lanesboro
    Lanesboro's historic charm and walkable campus-style, inspires your small to mid-sized group business meeting, conference, retreat, or convention complete with meal planning and itineraries. Mix business with pleasure: invigorating outdoor activities and rich artistic experiences.
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  • New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau

    New Ulm
    We feature 3 lodging facilities (Super 8, Microtel Inn and Holdiay Inn) that can handle groups, with a total capacity of 250 rooms. They are all located within 2 blocks of each other. The Holiday Inn features many meeting and break-out rooms with on-site catering and bar service.
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  • Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

    Owatonna
    Enjoy Owatonna's great location off I-35, one hour south of the Twin Cities and 30 minutes from Mankato and Rochester. With over 575 hotel rooms and various meeting spaces, Owatonna can accommodate small groups to large conventions.
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  • Red Wing Visitor & Convention Bureau

    Red Wing
    Located just 50 miles from Mpls/St Paul an easy drive to Red Wing. Enjoy peace & quiet, safety & security needed for a retreat, meeting or convention. Recognized for tailoring services to meeting planner needs although its charm & scenic river valley sets us apart making it an unique alternative.
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  • Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Rochester
    Meet at Rochester's 120,000 sq-ft Mayo Civic Center, choose from 5,000 hotel rooms. 1,700 rooms are connected by skyway to the event center. Rochester also features an international airport and is one hour south of Mpls/St. Paul metro.
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  • Visit Winona

    Winona
    Winona's location in southeastern Minnesota is ideal for small to mid-size conferences/events and regional meetings. This vibrant river town provides a variety of affordable meeting facilities at hotels, conference/ event centers and university campuses. Let us help ensure your successful event.
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  • Willmar Lakes Area CVB

    Willmar Lakes Area
    The Willmar Lakes Area offers everything from retreat space nestled in the woods, to the more traditional conference center venues.
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