April 20, 2007
Media Contacts
Anna Lewicki Long
Office: 952.883.8804
along@mallofamerica.com
Minnesota Bound Experience with Ron Schara and Raven at Mall of America®
WHAT: Ron Schara's award-winning television show, "Minnesota Bound," has been delivering the spirit of the outdoors to living rooms across the country for more than 13 years. Outdoors enthusiasts can now see the TV show brought to life at the third annual Minnesota Bound Experience at Mall of America.
This three day event will feature appearances by Ron Schara, Raven, demonstrations and special outdoor guests. There will be plenty of dog shows including a search and rescue demonstration, a police K-9 demonstration and a Frisbee show. In addition, Chef John Schumacher will do a cooking demonstration featuring wild game.
Cast-A-Ways for Kids will be collecting used fishing rods and reels at the event. Collected items will be fixed and donated to low income fishing groups and schools.
For more information on the schedule of events, visit www.mallofamerica.com or www.mnbound.com
VISUALS:
· Ron Schara showing off Raven's talents
· Minneapolis Police K-9 demo
· Minnesota Police K-9 Search and Rescue demo
· Minnesota Dog Frisbee Show
· Sherburn County Police K-9 demo
· Chef John Schumacher's cooking demo
· Hearing Service Dog Show
· Snow Dog Adventure Demonstration
· Raptor Center
INTERVIEW
OPS:
· Ron Schara
· Chef John Schumacher
· K-9 handlers
WHEN: Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Mall of America - Rotunda
About Mall of America
Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2 million square foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class shops; The Park at MOA, the nation's largest indoor family amusement park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-though aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visit mallofamerica.com
