Andy Beshear: “The trials created an estimated $75 million in economic…”

“It brought over 200,000 people to that city, including visitors from every single US state and from many other countries. Social media coverage of the event reached a record 1.9 billion people. The trials created an estimated $75 million in economic activity [for Minnesota]. For Minnesota, it boosted local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and more. And it even included $26.4 million in direct income for the hundreds of workers whose jobs were supported by the events in 2028.” (08:25–08:30)

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