Cities 97 Hope for the Heartland to Feature The Wallflowers.

WHO:     The Wallflowers
         Neil Willenson, founder of Camp Heartland
         Cities 97 on-air talent and hundreds of guests

WHAT:    The Cities 97's 4th Annual Hope in the Heartland, presented
         by Argent Mortgage Company, is a music event and art auction
         to benefit Camp Heartland. The event will feature a silent
         auction of rare rock-and-roll memorabilia, including items
         from The Dave Matthews Band, Melissa Etheridge, U2, Maroon 5,
         Sting and more, with all proceeds going to Camp Heartland. A
         live, full-band performance from The Wallflowers will end the
         special evening. For more information or to purchase tickets,
         visit www.cities97.com.

WHEN:    Thursday, May 12, 2005
         6 - 10 p.m.
         8:30 p.m. - The Wallflowers take the stage

WHERE:   The Metropolitan Ballroom
         Golden Valley, Minn.

WHY:     Camp Heartland impacts the lives of children forever affected
         by the isolation and tragedy of HIV/AIDS by providing them
         the opportunity to experience -- sometimes for the first time
         -- the pure joys of being a kid. At the same time, these
         experiences provide confidence, hope, pride, life skills, and
         powerful memories that give them strength when times are
         tough.

         Hope in the Heartland Presenting Sponsor, Argent Mortgage,
         and its associates support Camp Heartland because the
         organization greatly enhances the lives of hundreds of
         children affected by HIV/AIDS and provides a way for Argent's
         employees to give back to the communities they serve.

About Argent Mortgage Company

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Argent Mortgage Company is a
leading national mortgage lender. The company works exclusively with
independent mortgage brokers and bankers across the country through
loan processing centers in California, Illinois, and New York. For
more information about Argent Mortgage or to locate an independent
mortgage broker near you, visit the company's Web site at
www.argentloans.com.

About Camp Heartland

Camp Heartland is a national non-profit organization that enhances
the lives of children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS through
year-round support, advocacy, recreational programs, and community
AIDS awareness efforts. Founded in 1993 by Neil Willenson, the mission
of the camp is to provide children impacted by HIV/AIDS with "the best
week of their lives." Camp Heartland serves nearly 600 children
throughout the year free of charge at their beautiful 80-acre site in
Willow River, Minn. To learn more about Camp Heartland, visit
www.campheartland.org.