“I think what we have right now is not full-blown revitalization. Certainly, I don’t think it’s where everybody wants it to be, but I think what we have right now is an ember. The ember is glowing, but it’s fragile," Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Matt Killian said.
“I think what we have right now is not full-blown revitalization. Certainly, I don’t think it’s where everybody wants it to be, but I think what we have right now is an ember. The ember is glowing, but it’s fragile," Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Matt Killian said.
Group effort fulfills dream for Crow Wing Food Co-op
The Crow Wing Food Co-op joined other Destination Downtown Business Contest winners and finalists in opening its business on Laurel Street in the former Hockey House. Written By: Renee Richardson | ×
Crow Wing Food Co-op general manager Angie Fox speaks Wednesday, March 3, at the grand opening of the food co-op. On the right is Theresa Woodward, former board president of the co-op, smiling before speaking to the crowd at the event. The co-op has relocated to a remodeled building in downtown Brainerd. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
For Theresa Woodward, former Crow Wing Food Co-op president and owner of CatTales Books and Gifts on Laurel Street in downtown Brainerd, it was the culmination of a long journey with many people involved to make it happen.