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Destination Door County seeks new leader with president/CEO leaving

Comings and Goings | April 06, 2026

Julie Gilbert resigned from her roles with Door County's official tourism marketing and management organization after more than four years to take a new role in tourism in St. Louis. Read more...

Marcus Hotels appoints Jeff Neuzil as resort manager

Comings and Goings | April 04, 2026

Jeff Neuzil has been appointed as the new Resort Manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, part of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, as the lodge marks its 25th anniversary. Neuzil, who previously served as Director of Rooms at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, will focus on enhancing guest experiences and launching innovative family-friendly programmes. Read more...

Dubuque's Grand Harbor Resort to become Radisson hotel

Comings and Goings | April 04, 2026

Dubuque’s Grand Harbor Resort is getting a new brand and will be marketed as a Radisson hotel, a top executive told the Dubuque City Council last week. Read more...

Treasure Island Resort & Casino opens Buffalo Tower

Comings and Goings | April 04, 2026

WELCH, Minn. (KTTC) – Tuesday was a milestone for Treasure Island Resort & Casino as it celebrated the grand opening of its Buffalo Tower. The renovated building, originally opened in 1995, is the company’s first hotel tower. Read more...

Six Flags sells Valleyfair, 6 other parks to new owner

Comings and Goings | April 03, 2026

Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership. Read more...

Wisconsin: Beloit’s Ho-Chunk Casino targets September opening date

Comings and Goings | April 03, 2026

The city of Beloit is set to welcome Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit’s casino later this year, with construction currently 60% complete and an expected opening in September. This $700 million project is anticipated to create approximately 1,500 permanent jobs. Read more...

Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau gets new leadership

Comings and Goings | November 07, 2025

(ABC 6 News) – Konrad Hawkinson is the new Executive Director of the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau, the board announced on Thursday. Read more...

Ho-Chunk Nation secures $610M financing for Beloit casino resort

Comings and Goings | November 07, 2025

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has closed $610 million in senior secured credit facilities to finance construction of its new flagship casino resort in Beloit. Read more...

Minnesota Gets a Second Social District, with a Third on the Way?

Comings and Goings | November 07, 2025

Shakopee joined Anoka in piloting a social district, an area of the city designated to allow alcohol, while Stillwater contemplates following suit. Read more...

This Colorado Town Just Bought Its Ski Area From Corporate Ownership

Comings and Goings | October 10, 2025

Eldora Mountain was just bought by a nearby town. Here's everything we know about the deal. Read more...

Minnesota Wild's Home Gets New Name – Grand Casino Arena Takes Over

Comings and Goings | October 10, 2025

Starting September 3, 2025, hockey fans in Minnesota will need to get used to a new name. The Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild for 25 years, becomes Grand Casino Arena after the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe signed a 14-year naming rights deal with Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. Read more...