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Great Lakes Aquarium wraps 25th season with record attendance, $43M economic impact

Dec 24, 2025 | Daily News

After 25 years, the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota, is celebrating a standout season that’s benefited the local economy. The year brought record crowds and nearly $43 million for Duluth and officials say even more tourism-related growth is on the way. Read the full story by Northern News Now.


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