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Dig Deep - Future of Retail/Downtowns pt 3

Crow Wing County Historical Society

Aaron and Chuck continue the conversation on the closing of major retail stores like Herberger's by looking to the future.  They differ on what should/could happen.  What do you think?  What would make your town better?  Email us! 

Don't forget!  Live DIG DEEP EVENT at the KAXE studios in Grand Rapids Tuesday June 12th at 6pm - Aaron and Chuck will talk MN politics!  Free and open to the public - if you have questions to ask them send them our way!

For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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