State of the Arts Blog

Minnesota singers promote the land of “10,000 things to do”

Minnesota's office of tourism is hoping that local crooners will woo you into exploring more of the state.

Local musicians - including Dessa, Haley Bonar, Chris Koza and Lucy Michelle - all lent their voices to a series of radio ads for Explore Minnesota's "More to Explore" campaign.

According to a press release the radio spots are airing in greater Minnesota and some radio stations in the Twin Cities through a marketing agreement with the Minnesota Broadcasters Association.

Above is a 60-second Dylan-esque music video created to highlight the lyrics and credit the Minnesota singers.

You can listen to all of the radio ads - including one specific to arts and culture - here.

Handy fact: Tourism is an $11.3 billion industry in Minnesota, employing 235,000 people.