Reinventing Community Part 5
Series: Reinventing Community
From: Northwest News Network (N3)
Length: 00:03:37
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Piece Description
Less than ten years ago, North Idaho?s Silver Valley was one of the poorest places in the state and the region. But the self-proclaimed ?Silver Capital of the World? is regaining some of its former luster. The historic mining towns of Wallace and Kellogg, Idaho are transforming into resort or recreation destinations. To add icing to the cake, the old mining industry is coming back from the dead.
Broadcast History
Aired on NPR stations in WA, OR and ID. A version also aired nationally on All Things Considered in Dec 07
Transcript
From Superfund to ?Superfun?: A mining valley regains its former luster
1112TB_Reinvent5.wav 3:36 feature 11/16/07 Tom Banse/CD Series
Lead:
Less than ten years ago, North Idaho?s Silver Valley was one of the poorest places in the state and the region. But the self-proclaimed ?Silver Capital of the World? is regaining some of its former luster. The historic mining towns of Wallace and Kellogg, Idaho are transforming into resort or recreation destinations. To add icing to the cake, the old mining industry is coming back from the dead. Correspondent Tom Banse reports from Kellogg, in the final installment of our weeklong series of Northwest communities re-inventing themselves. (3:36... soq)
BACKANNOUNCE: We?d like to know what you think of our series on economic development in the rural Northwest. Email us at [insert newsroom email].
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