Visitor center plans have evolved, expanded

Larry Kline

Havre Daily News

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Plans for a proposed cultural center at the Hill County Fairgrounds are moving forward once more. The concept has evolved from a visitor center into a facility with a primary focus of celebrating the culture of Havre and the Hi-Line.

The idea was first discussed in late 2001, but the project's proponents hit a roadblock when the state denied a funding request, Craig Erickson said. Erickson is director of planning for Bear Paw Development Corp. Talk about the center was revived about nine months ago, he said.

Ericks...