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It would be the first major commercial development along the four-lane Highway 371 since it was built in 2017.
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The 2024 Nisswa Citizen of the Year grew up spending summers on Middle Cullen Lake at his grandparents' place
Breezy Point City Council also approved a request for proposal for the development of a streets capital improvement plan.
Backus clerk-treasurer position discussed.

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Pine River-Backus Elementary School fourth graders will hit the lake May 15 for fishing.
Economist Joe Mahon said the income picture for farmers is “not as bad as it could be, but certainly not great, and a consistent downward trend" while discussing a survey of ag bankers.
"We have to look at things differently. We have to start planning for more density and planning for more walkable neighborhoods and planning for more affordable housing," Sen. Liz Boldon said.

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