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The U.S. hasn’t hosted a World’s Fair in 40 years. That changes in 2031 — and it’s happening in Dakota County. Expo 2031 will bring 60 to 80 countries to Minnesota for six months of horticulture, culture, and diplomacy. Think Epcot without rides — biodomes, country pavilions, a vertical greenhouse at the center. May through October, 180 acres, still choosing between three sites in Dakota County. Here’s the part most people miss: organizers plan to raise $971 million without asking cities or counties for a dime. That’s not just ambitious budgeting. That’s a bet that private partnerships and ticket sales can fund what used to require public infrastructure bonds — and leave behind a “living district” when it’s over. So here’s the question: should Minnesota be hosting global spectacles that cost a billion dollars, or putting that energy into permanent housing and transit that lasts longer than six months? Follow 👉🏼 @livingminneapolissuburbs for everything Minneapolis Suburbs! #DakotaCountyMN #Expo2031 #MinnesotaNews #WorldsFair #MetroMN 04/17/2026

The U.S. hasn’t hosted a World’s Fair in 40 years. That changes in 2031 — and it’s happening in Dakota County. Expo 2031 will bring 60 to 80 countries to Minnesota for six months of horticulture, culture, and diplomacy. Think Epcot without rides — biodomes, country pavilions, a vertical greenhouse at the center. May through October, 180 acres, still choosing between three sites in Dakota County. Here’s the part most people miss: organizers plan to raise $971 million without asking cities or counties for a dime. That’s not just ambitious budgeting. That’s a bet that private partnerships and ticket sales can fund what used to require public infrastructure bonds — and leave behind a “living district” when it’s over. So here’s the question: should Minnesota be hosting global spectacles that cost a billion dollars, or putting that energy into permanent housing and transit that lasts longer than six months? Follow 👉🏼 @livingminneapolissuburbs for everything Minneapolis Suburbs! #DakotaCountyMN #Expo2031 #MinnesotaNews #WorldsFair #MetroMN

04/10/2026

With Oak Park Place Albert Lea – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

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