Taste of Minnesota bringing thousands to Minneapolis, boosting downtown economy

The Taste of Minnesota brought tens of thousands to Minneapolis this weekend, playing a key role in the efforts to revitalize the downtown corridor.Mayor Jacob Frey has described the event as a force for economic recovery.In the past two years, Mayor Frey said it has been a critical catalyst for rebuilding the downtown economy, boosting tourism, foot traffic and community sales.

With big-name artists performing all weekend, organizers are expecting about 100,000 Minnesotans on Sunday alone.

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