This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Mall sits on 78 acres of land formerly occupied by the Minnesota Twins and Vikings and draws over 40 million visitors a year. This week, Peter is joined on the radio show by Mayor Gene Winstead, who discusses the joys and hoopla of this weekend’s Super Bowl. Stephanie March and Stephanie Hansen, Co-Hosts of the Weekly Dish podcast, share some of their favorite local restaurants, and freelance travel writer Lisa Meyers McClintick extols her favorites of the area’s virtues like Lake Harriet’s art shanties, the Ice Palace, the Great River Road, and Can Can Wonderland—a mini golf destination in a former canning factory. There’s all of this and more as Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Mayor Gene Winstead, Fifth-term Mayor of Bloomington, discusses the growing amenities and luxury experiences at the Mall of America and the joys and hoopla of this weekend’s Super Bowl.

Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot, Author, & Travel Blogger, offers his take on emotional support animals (he thinks this week’s peacock incident may have been a publicity stunt), and makes a confession about his love of back-of-seat entertainment.

Dave Mona, Sports Historian and Host of The Sports Huddle on WCCO Radio, discusses all things Minnesota sports and his belief that the Vikings can make a comeback next year. He also says that sports are alive and well in Minnesota, even in the winter, when people just find a way to adapt to the weather.

Stephanie March and Stephanie Hansen, Co-Hosts of The Weekly Dish podcast, discuss the rise of the Twin Cities as foodie towns, citing the ease with which you can now source any ingredient and the increase in farmers’ markets. The ladies also dish about some of their favorite local restaurants.

Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large for National Geographic Traveler, discusses the changes in sustainable tourism for travelers visiting Belize.

Alex Dulac, Founder of The Plunge, shares his surprise at how many men have been interested in the site, which focuses on the male perspective of weddings and engagement. He also discusses how travel-focused the site is in its effort to help men plan unforgettable honeymoons.

Jennifer Ringold, Deputy Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, discusses the area’s 180 parks and the fact that 95 percent of residents are within a half mile of a park. She says that the park system is second only to the Mall of America as an attraction for tourists.

Brian Ryks, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, talks about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s reputation as one of the world’s safest airports despite it being consistently busy. He also discusses the challenges facing the airport like removing snow from runways and this weekend’s influx of travelers for the Super Bowl.

Allison Kaplan, Senior Editor of Shopping & Style for Minneapolis, explains that the Mall of America is so much more than a mall: it’s a living, breathing organism and something of a town center. The mall is a city unto itself, and the lack of sales tax is a huge draw for locals and visitors alike.

Lisa Meyers McClintick, a freelance travel writer, extols her favorites of the area’s virtues like Lake Harriet’s art shanties, the Ice Palace, the Great River Road, and Can Can Wonderland—a mini golf destination in a former canning factory.

Roshini Rajkumar, Executive Coach and WCCO Radio Host, gives the scoop on her favorite local spots to nosh and confesses that she’s tired of New England being in the Super Bowl.

By Mara Marski for PeterGreenberg.com