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Rib Lake Village Board approves contract with MSA to update geographic information system

Rib Lake Village Board approves contract with MSA to update geographic information system — Rib Lake public works director Chad Lind demonstrates how the village crew uses the geographic informational system to locate underground utility lines and shut-offs. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

Rib Lake Village Board approves contract with MSA to update geographic information system — Rib Lake public works director Chad Lind demonstrates how the village crew uses the geographic informational system to locate underground utility lines and shut-offs. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

The village of Rib Lake is looking to upgrade the technology that helps with locating underground utilities and infrastructure.

At the January 14 village board meeting, trustees approved a co...

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