CHISHOLM—A local group is taking an innovative approach to beautify public parks while saving the city and its taxpayers some money.
The Chisholm Strong Towns committee is accepting donations of Hostas from now until June 1 at the Chisholm Public Library.
Spring is a time when gardeners often thin out their hostas, making it an opportune time to call for donations.
“We chose hostas based off their simplicity and likeable qualities of the plant,” Katie Christenson, committee member told the Mesabi Tribune on Friday via email. “They are very hardy and do well in Northern Minnesota Zone 3 climate. In addition they are easy for summer casuals and beginner gardeners to care for. They are also a perineal that comes back year after year leading to cost savings for the city.”
Digesting feedback on concepts and ideas for the “Troll Park”
Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Group and the Chisholm Strong Towns Committee hosted a public engagement session last week to discuss ideas for the public space between the library and Chisholm City Hall. Often referred to as “the Troll Park,” the space contains an aging mural depicting trolls engaged in outdoor activities and a few benches.
Christenson said 34 people attended the public engagement session last week, where they had an opportunity to explore a theme and concept for a new mural, along with potential aspects that could be incorporated into the new space.
In the coming weeks, the Downtown Revitalization Group and the Small Town Committee are planning to conduct a couple of debriefing meetings, where they can share conversations and feedback received during the engagement session as they further explore the theme and concept of a new mural, she said.
About strong towns
Jennifer Gigliotti, a member of the Strong Towns Action Team described the team as “a group of local citizens and community leaders that have participated in the Strong Towns Community Action Lab this past year. The Community Action Lab is funded by a grant from the Blandin Foundation.
“The Strong Towns movement is all about empowering everyday citizens to help make change in their communities through small, incremental steps,” Gigliotti said.
Three of the main struggles and opportunities the group has identified in Chisholm are: barriers to entrepreneurship, neighborhood revitalization, and street design, she noted.
More information is available on the Strong Towns Chisholm Action Team Facebook page, or by going to strongtown.org.
About the Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Group
The Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Group was created in 2017 as a grassroots effort to enhance the vitality of Downtown Chisholm to bring the community together and foster collaboration. Since its inception the group has raised more than $100,000 and secured funding for several projects including the creation of the Pocket Park, public art, and enhancements at Kiwanis Park. More information is available on the Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Group Facebook page.
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