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A Small Town Cannot Shop Its Way Back to Life
Spend enough time in any small town, and eventually someone will say it. “We need more restaurants.” “We need a big grocery store.” “We need a Target, a Home Depot, or something for people to do.” I understand the frustration. People get tired of driving an hour to buy what they need. They see empty storefronts, neglected buildings, and young people leaving town. A new chain restaurant or big-box store feels like proof that the town is finally moving forward. A new chain stor

Tiffany Tillema
3 days ago5 min read
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