Lifestyle

Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees
Linda Jurek, the executive director of Visit Cook County and the Cook County Chamber, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition at WTIP in Grand Marais Tuesday to delve deeper into regional attractions, cross-border tourism, the impact of international students and more.
Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple
South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple. She and her husband have faced challenges like drought, limited grass for grazing, and rising land costs.
‘Dumpling Passport’ takes you on a delightful culinary journey through St. Paul
Imagine a world where eating enough dumplings wins you a pair of socks. That’s a reality in St. Paul, where the city’s tourism bureau, has a “Dumpling Passport” — rewarding check-ins at 34 restaurants across the city.