Mainstreet Radio's Tom Robertson reports on a plan to build an interpretive center in the Big Bog State Recreation Area in northern Minnesota. The idea is making its way through the Legislature as the Senate has earmarked $1.4 million for the project. Supporters are hoping to get the project added to the House bonding bill in the coming weeks. The 9,000-acre Big Bog State Recreation Area was created by the Legislature five years ago.

The 9,000-acre Big Bog State Recreation Area was created by the Legislature five years ago. It's located on the east side of Upper Red Lake and part of the largest peatland bog in the lower 48 states. Supporters of the project say the proposed interpretive facility would draw more visitors to a region that's desperate for economic development.