Prospects for the Arrowhead: What Do You Want For Your Future?

Mar 14, 2011

WHAT: MPR News and Northland's NewsCenter are hosting a community conversation about the economic future of Northeastern Minnesota. An economic evolution is underway in the Arrowhead region. New mining projects, continued development along the North Shore, the growth of health care and increasing numbers of self-employed workers present a fresh generation of choices. While the economy shows signs of life, the path to prosperity raises tough questions about jobs and quality of life. Host Cathy Wurzer from MPR News and Barbara Reyelts from Northland's News Center will conduct an invigorating and important discussion.

"Prospects for the Arrowhead" is the third in a series of statewide events to be hosted by MPR News. The events are collaborations between MPR News and greater Minnesota news organizations to explore local issues, and are made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. "Prospects for the Arrowhead" is co-sponsored by Northland's NewsCenter.

"We are thrilled to work with MPR News to explore the economic options in Northeastern Minnesota," says Barbara Reyelts, News Manager for Northland's NewsCenter. "Northeastern Minnesota has unique economic potential and some hard choices to make."

"Northland's NewsCenter covers the gamut of economic issues in the Arrowhead," says Chris Worthington, managing director of MPR News. "We're looking forward to a lively discussion. We know what happens in the Arrowhead will affect the whole state."

The media organizations will work together on taped interviews leading up to the event.

WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. Free pre-event reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Radisson Harborview Great Hall, 505 West Superior Street, Duluth. Parking is free.
TICKETS: Admission is free, but RSVP is requested by going to mprnews.org/arrowhead