Citizens from Crookston and North Minneapolis will have a conversation on Tuesday, February 9, and the whole state will listen.
Minnesota Public Radio invites citizens to gather at 133 Kiehl Hall at the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Lucille’s Kitchen in North Minneapolis at 8:30 a.m. for a live on the radio conversation about what they have in common. At a time when the gap between urban and rural seems to be widening, this project will use communication technology to connect citizens around issues that are important to the public good.
This conversation began in June when both communities were part of a citizens’ forum discussion that also involved sites at Duluth, Rochester, and St. Paul. Citizens at Crookston citizens discovered some things in common with citizens at Lucille’s Kitchen, and they said so. Sponsors of the program decided to continue the conversation.
Lucille’s Kitchen and Crookston connected again on October 30 when both groups participated in a meeting of the Minnesota Governor candidates on Almanac, the popular public television program. Again, there were shared concerns.
Citizens from NW Minnesota are welcome to join in the conversation by participating at UMC on February 9, 8:30 a.m., 133 Kiehl. Call Barbara J Muesing, Director of University Outreach at UMC, 218-281-8680, if you have questions. Or, listen to the program on any Minnesota Public Radio station from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Posted 02/02/99