The Small Town Tourist

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What Is "The Minnesota Prepper Expo" All About? Featuring Troy McKinley Jun 15, 2023

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Learn more about the Minnesota Prepper Expo: https://www.mnprepperexpo.com/Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Mayor Dave Kleis Fills Us In on Granite City Days in St. Cloud Jun 13, 2023

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This week we are talking with Mayor Dave Kleis of St. Cloud about Granite City Days coming up June 22-25th, 2023. Learn more about the event online: https://www.stcloudgranitecitydays.com/The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.comTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Sartell Summerfest - Summer Festival Spotlight Series Jun 03, 2023

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Sartell Summerfest will be taking place June 9th and 10th in 2023. Check out more information on it here: https://www.sartellsummerfest.com/The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.comTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Waite Park Family Fun Fest - Summer Festival Spotlight Series Jun 02, 2023

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The Small Town Tourist Podcast is kicking off the Summer Festival Spotlight Series by highlighting Waite Park Family Fun Fest. The week-long festival runs from June 5th - June 9th, 2023. https://www.wpfamilyfunfest.com/The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.com. Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Woman Visits Every Wisconsin Kwik Trip on Motorcycle - Whitney Meza May 25, 2023

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This week we talk with Whiney Meza, a long-distance endurance motorcycle rider who hit up every single Wisconsin Kwik Trip on her bike. Follow Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/whitmeza/Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Restaurant Week 2023 with Visit Greater St. Cloud May 18, 2023

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This week we are hanging with Rachel Thompson with Visit Greater St. Cloud, chatting about all things Restaurant Week 2023 (May 15-21) and the great food scene in the St. Cloud area. More on Restaurant Week 2023: https://www.visitstcloud.com/st-cloud-restaurant-week-2023/Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Milwaukee Trip Recap feat. Brian Dales of The Summer Set May 11, 2023

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This week on I recap my recent trip to Milwaukee. I accidentally stayed in a hotel where Jeffrey Dahmer killed someone, I got to see a room at The Rave/Eagles Club that usually only artists that perform there have access to, and I got to interview Brian Dales, the lead singer of The Summer Set. Follow The Summer Set: https://www.instagram.com/thesummerset/Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Justin Ploof - Lead Singer of Mason Dixon Line May 04, 2023

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This week we catch up with Justin Ploof, a singer/songwriter/talented musician from St. Cloud who you might know as the lead singer of Mason Dixon Line or the frontman of Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks. He is an all-around wonderful human, and I'm so excited that he took the time to share his musical journey with us. Find Justin online: https://justinploof.com/homeTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Chad Taylor - Radio DJ, and Former Concert Tour Manager Apr 27, 2023

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This week we are hanging out with Chad Taylor, radio personality, former tour manager for Danny Wood, Jordan Knight, and Jeff Timmons and others, and a man who has a story for everything. It was wonderful to get to catch up with Chad, and I hope you enjoy your time listening as much as I enjoyed my time recording this episode. Follow Chad everywhere @ChadTaylorRadioTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

Jen Kroska (Ziva Azul) - Owner of 'Encore Dance Studio' in Waite Park, MN Apr 20, 2023

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This week on the podcast we are talking to Jen Kroska, aka Ziva Azul about opening up the newest adult dance studio in Waite Park, MN, Encore Dance Studio. Jen and I reflect on our dance experience and talk about strong of a community it is here in Central Minnesota. Her new facility opens May of 2023! Encore Dance Studio: https://www.facebook.com/encoredancestudiowpTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/

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