Small towns, big boxes. Join our discussion today

Posted at 10:22 AM on April 6, 2010 by Paul Tosto (0 Comments)
Filed under: Greater Minnesota, Jobs & unemployment

We've heard the "buy local" call from many merchants during this recession. Even in good economic times, many struggle to compete against national chains and it's been harder in the downturn.

The reality is consumers on tight budgets want the best deals and lots of choices.

So what do you do? You can tell us today.

MPR is hosting an online forum at 3 pm on the decisions confronting Baldwin Township, a fast growing community north of the Twin Cities trying to decide what it wants to be.

A central question is how much to throw open the door to retail developers and big businesses that can keep taxes low and deliver convenient shopping but potentially wreck Baldwin's rural, small town nature.

The live forum today at 3 pm will take on the question: How do you know when the "big box" development is right? You can join in below.

Even if you're not connected to Baldwin, we want you to tell us where you shop and if you think it matters. Pose a question and join the conversation.

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