Join the chat about central Minnesota’s future

I've written several times about an ambitious planning process going on in the Brainerd area -- Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Cass and Wadena counties, to be exact -- and in a few minutes we're going to hold an online chat with folks.

What do people want the place to look like in 2035? Clearer lakes? Better roads? Tougher shoreline regulations? Lower taxes? What's the best route to economic dvelopment?

Hundreds of people have been involved in a process that is taking several years and tackling tough issues.

Check out comments residents have made here and join the chat at 11 a.m.

See you there.

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