The city of International Falls is planning to name its new riverfront complex project in honour of long-time U-S Congressman James Oberstar.
Mayor Shawn Mason says Oberstar was instrumental in helping the city get the project off the ground.
"He understood our vision and he embraced it," says Mason, "and he said what can I do to help."
Oberstar will be honoured when the first phases of development which include the new Voyageur National Park headquarters and amphitheatre are opened July 2.
Oberstar was defeated in November's general election after more than 36 years as the area's representative in Washington.
