A large medical group considering Coeur d'Alene as the site of its annual meeting in 2015 is wondering whether the area is tolerant enough for the culturally diverse group of professionals. The short answer from Coeur d'Alene officials: Yes, it is. Western Orthopaedic Association President Dr. Ellen Raney sent a letter April 5 to Mayor Sandi Bloem asking for information that points to local efforts to "promote the inclusion of racial and ethnic diversity" to ease concerns if the group would feel comfortable here should they chose the Lake City as the spot for their annual summer retreat. "Our group is ethnically diverse," Raney, an orthopedic surgeon from Portland, Ore., wrote. "In reading about Coeur d'Alene, our members have expressed concern about whether our group would feel welcome given the activity of racially intolerant groups in the area"/Tom Hasslinger, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

Question: Do you think Coeur d'Alene is as tolerant as most other cities its size?