PRINTER FRIENDLY“Minnesota’s favorite waterfront destination is open for business as usual. The June 20 rains attracted lots of attention. While it’s true families, homes and some neighborhoods sustained damage it’s also true the vast majority of Duluth's large geographic footprint is unscathed. Help spread the word that all of the popular visitor areas and events along with everything you love about traveling to Duluth is as good as ever!” Terry Mattson, President/CEO, Visit Duluth
Emily Visits Edgewater Resort & Grandma's in Duluth
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Duluth tourism leaders tell Eyewitness News a more than $125,000 advertising campaign, aimed at getting tourists back into the city after flooding, is an "absolute success."
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Emily is up in Duluth for the next few days checking things out. The city has recovered from the floods and they are up running and ready for you to visit!
First up is a boat tour that she thinks everyone should check out.
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After six weeks of repairs and flood cleanup, Grandma’s Miller Hill restaurant
will reopen at 11 a.m. Monday with a more upscale look.
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By: KERRI WESTENBERG, Star Tribune
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By: JAMES ELI SHIFFER , Star Tribune
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Television commercial: Have you seen Duluth lately? Duluth is open for you.
The aerial display is fully synchronized to a music broadcast only on NU 92 FM.
Flood-damaged Duluth counting on Fourth of July business jolt
by Dan Kraker, Minnesota Public Radio
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"Duluth is Open For You" Ad Campaign Launches Thursday
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View photos from Friday, June 29, 2012 in Duluth
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Northbound Highway 61 reopens between Duluth, Two Harbors
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Duluth tourism takes $3 million hit after flooding
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Duluth’s Fourth Fest to be held as planned
Duluth, MN – Minnesota's largest fireworks extravaganza on Duluth's beautiful waterfront will be held July Fourth as planned. Bayfront Festival Park, Canal Park, the downtown area and most of Duluth is open for business as usual.Read full Press Release
Flash Flooding occurred at Grandma’s second store location.
The Canal Park store at the Aerial Lift Bridge was unaffected.
Grandma's Saloon & Grill Canal Park is OPEN!
Since the flooding events last week, alot of mis-information has been passed around. Not only is Grandma's Canal Park open, we did not sustain any damage. The entire Canal Park area is relatively damage free, and all businesses are open. Many of the pictures floating around the internet depict residential areas that are not frequented by visitors of our city, however the dramatization of this event has depicted Duluth as completey devastated. While there are hundreds of families and homes that are in need of assistance, the reality is that much of Duluth remains open, and is in the same condition it was prior to the flooding. Please help spread the word that not only is Grandma's Canal Park Open for business, but Duluth is open for business as well!
Duluth Businesses: Don't Forget Us, Come Visit
Flooding only closed one business – Grandma's – and Duluth officials say visitors are welcomed to the Northland in the post-flood wake, WCCO- TV Chris Stanford reports
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View photos from Friday, June 22, 2012 in Duluth
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Duluth tourism officials say don't stay away
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From Duluth Mayor Don Ness
Duluth is open for business!!! Please spread the word that it IS safe to travel to Duluth and travel our city streets. Crews have worked diligently over the past 36 hours to blockade those unsafe streets - other streets are safe for travel. Please do come to Duluth and support our local businesses - they could use the support.
We can't afford a lost weekend in late Jun...e - these days are critical to the success of our local business owners. If you're able, get out an spend a few dollars - it'll help get these businesses through a tough time.
The League of Minnesota Cities is having their convention, right now. Over 300 people from across the state made it safely to Duluth. We have great events this weekend including the Park Point Art Fair. Please help spread the word to the region that these events ARE going forward and it would be a huge boost to our community to have successful events.
Stay vigilent and use common sense. Don't approach the streams and DON'T drive around barricades!
More updates to come - it has been a busy but very productive day. Thanks for all of the support, prayers, and offers to help. Right now, the best help you can give is to your neighbor and your favorite small businesses - the larger community projects will come down the line.
Tourism Officials: Duluth's Open For Business
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Official Post from the City of Duluth, Minnesota, June 21, 2012
Duluth tourism is open for business
June 21, 2012 Press Release - Terry Mattson,Visit Duluth President/CEO
(Duluth, MN) - Heavy rain created changing road conditions and some stormy weather for Duluth Wednesday morning but tourism officials assure all travelers Duluth is open for business.
"Duluth is open right now and the weather should be absolutely gorgeous again this weekend," said Mark Emmel, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lion Hotel Group which owns and operates the Holiday Inn & Suites.
Hospitality industry representatives in the most popular destination for Minnesotans say there is nothing that will hamper guests from enjoying Duluth. "Right at this moment travel in the area may require alternate routes and possibly some additional time but that will improve and we are open," says Karen Pionk, Chair of Visit Duluth and General Manager of the Sheraton Duluth Hotel.
While not diminishing losses experienced by some residents in the community Visit Duluth's President/CEO Terry Mattson said he's spoken with several general managers at area hotels, restaurants and attractions that all say they are fully functioning and never missed a beat. "We're getting a lot of calls and e-mails regarding future reservations. We are assuring guests Duluth weathered the storm. We encourage everyone to visit all summer long."
The Duluth International Airport remained open. Flights have been coming and going.
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