Turning a Neglected State Roadway Into an Economic Engine
Most people drive past places like Columbia, Missouri’s Business Loop 70 without a second thought — four lanes of traffic, scattered businesses, and not much reason to stop. But thanks to Carrie Gartner and the Loop Community Improvement District, this once-forgotten stretch of highway is becoming something rare: a local hub for makers, entrepreneurs, and community connection. Through small-scale manufacturing, pop-up parks, and creative partnerships, The Loop is showing other cities how to turn overlooked spaces into places where people want to be.
Why does this matter in Minot? If we’re paying attention, there are roadmaps to building prosperity all over we could navigate from.
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