Perhaps it's the state's thousands of lakes, or spectacular fall foliage, or bustling cities that attract so many visitors to Minnesota. Whatever the reason, the tourism industry in the North Star State shows no signs of slowing down, and currently brings in $9.2 billion annually and generates an additional $1 billion in tax revenue.

All those visitors mean great things for the food service industry, where chefs can expect an increase in job openings of over 15% through 2012. Minnesota proudly boasts its own official state grain - wild rice - as well as its own official state muffin - blueberry. Austin, Minnesota, is home to the Spam Museum, located near the Hormel Foods headquarters.

Get your fill of hearty Midwestern cuisine! Modern chefs in Minnesota have updated the "meat and potatoes" entree and you will likely experience many innovative and tasty variations of the classic Minnesota meal. The Culinary Artists working in Minnesota are great examples of outstanding innovation.

Review these Culinary Schools in Minnesota and start your culinary career. Featured Schools include the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul and The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Request information and start today!