Explore Minnesota unveiled its findings for 2023, showing visitor spending at a record $14.1 billion — an increase of $1 billion over 2022 — and surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic spending by 7.8%.

CROSSLAKE, Minn. — In its 77 years, the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was never in Crosslake on the Whitefish Chain, specifically Cross Lake, until this year.

The warmest day forecast for Crosslake as of Wednesday, Jan. 16, will be the last day of the WinterFest, with a high in the teens, according to the 10-day weather forecast by Weather.com.

I look forward to fishing and experiencing all the outdoor opportunities the Crosslake area offers.” The Governor’s Opener will kick off on Friday, May 9 and run through the following day.

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