ST. PAUL, Minn. – The former executive director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild will be the state’s new tourism director.
Governor Tim Walz appointed Lauren Bennett McGinty as director of Explore Minnesota effective November 15th. Former director John Edman retired after leading Explore Minnesota for 21 years.
Governor Walz says McGinty will bring her expertise in marketing to engage our residents and attract new visitors and talent to our state.
McGinty says she’s honored to take on the new role as the tourism industry continues to work its way out of the pandemic.
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