If you read Paul Krugman’s opinion previously published here (in our main news feed or here), and your passionate about this place or your town, odds are that you’re going to be a little put-off. And if that’s the case, where does he go wrong?
Is it maybe that we shouldn’t be looking for big, top-down solutions for the challenges in rural America? Or perhaps, that’s not even a fair question. If we’re asking questions about how to solve problems for rural America, then maybe we started with the wrong question. Maybe we should start with the question of how we address the challenges of our place — Minot. Maybe we shouldn’t lump ourselves in with everyone else.
And if you’re interested in the conversation, have a listen to this StrongTown podcast on the same topic below.
