Minnesota’s public health system is known as one of the best in the nation. It's built upon a strong partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), local public health agencies, tribal governments and a range of other organizations. MDH's mission is to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. It has about 1,500 employees and an annual budget of approximately $500 million in state, federal and fee-based funds.
Visit Duluth, the city's convention and visitor's bureau, is Duluth's only officially recognized destination marketing organization. Chartered in 1935, as a non-profit corporation, we represent over 400 businesses that make up Duluth's tourism, sports and B2B event industry. We are dedicated to promoting the area as one of America's great vacation and meeting destinations while providing comprehensive, unbiased information to all travelers.
Explore Minnesota is the promotional agency dedicated to growing the state's economy through tourism, talent attraction and economic development marketing. By leveraging public and private partnerships, we highlight the vitality, diversity, and overall livability of our state. Join us in Minnesota, a top 10 place to visit, live, work and do business.