Consultants hear wish lists for events center

Consultants were here this week to begin a study on whether Havre should build a special events center.

Many people who met with Bill Krueger of Conventions, Sports and Leisure International of Minneapolis, the lead firm conducting the study, spoke of two main needs: hosting athletic events and hosting events like conventions and trade shows.

Other groups told Krueger they have other needs as well, and can see the building filled with a variety of events.

"I think the building would be used all the time," Denise Brewer, director of student activities at Montana State University-Northern, said...