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| Black Bear Fires of 1918 Museum Moose Lake, MN |
What an exciting day at work! I represent the City of Rush City on the Old Highway 61 Coalition Steering Committee. Today we had two meetings that were open to the public to discuss what the coalition is, how it was formed, and it's mission. Then we had discussion on how we can work together to promote the region. The first meeting was held at the Fires of 1918 Museum in Moose Lake. The second meeting was held in The Spare Room at Chucker's Bowl & Lounge in Rush City. Both are great venues for all of your event needs!
The Old Highway 61 Coalition's mission is to promote and preserve Old Highway 61 in Carlton, Pine and Chisago Counties. An interesting fact is that the effort was started by local Rush City Residents- Tim and Pam Hagen and Mike Robinson. Tim and Pam thought that it would be great to have "Old 61" signs installed along the highway in the County. Mike Robinson, our County Commissioner, helped make it happen. Once the signs were installed, the Chisago County EDA decided to pursue grant funding and put a coalition together with representatives from all three counties. The other two counties had their signs installed, and the effort began. You can learn more at the website. Speaking of the website, here are a few ways that you can get involved with and support the effort:
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| Model T Fires of 1918 Museum Moose Lake, MN |
1. Like Old Highway 61 on Facebook
2. Use hashtag #OldHwy61 on Instagram
3. Visit the website www.oldhwy61.com
4. Share your photos and stories!
Send them to us at intern@chisagocounty.org
5. Buy an Old Highway 61 sign for $61.00.
You can contact myself or the Rush City Chamber to
obtain a sign.
6. Take a roadtrip up the route! Shop local in the businesses along Old Highway 61!
Stay tuned for exciting things to come! Sorry that I am on my soap box again, but I just can't help it.
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| Old Highway 61 Quilt Spare Room, Chucker's Bowl & Lounge Rush City, MN |
Jamie Lynn
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