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	<title>Big Lake, MN - Pages</title>
	<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/AlertCenter.aspx</link>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:03 -0600</lastBuildDate>
	<description>Big Lake, MN - Get the latest alerts</description>
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		<title>Parks Advisory Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/201</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:15 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The Parks Advisory Committee serves as a resource for new and existing neighborhoods, groups, and civic organizations seeking information concerning the Big Lake park system, and assists city government in setting open space, land acquisition and development policies.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/201</guid>
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		<title>City Newsletter</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/347</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:42 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The City of Big Lake publishes a monthly newsletter with updates on what is going on in the community. You can subscribe online, or it will accompany your water bill. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/347</guid>
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		<title>Public Notices</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/530</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:39 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/530</guid>
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		<title>Market Happenings</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/509</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:20 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/509</guid>
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		<title>Winter Farmers Market</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/432</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:19 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn more about the indoor winter farmers market season! </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/432</guid>
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		<title>Finance/Human Resources</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/157</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:48 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The Finance Department is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions and human resources for the City of Big Lake. In addition, it handles investment, debt, insurance, audit, budget preparation, technology, property tax, special assessments, and special project management.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/157</guid>
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		<title>Music in the Park</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/580</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:10 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>View the Music in the Park schedule that takes place on select Thursdays at beautiful Lakeside Park each summer! </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/580</guid>
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		<title>Speed Trailer Reporting</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/624</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2026 07:05 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/624</guid>
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		<title>Liquor Store</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/365</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 2 Aug 2026 09:59 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Lake Liquors is a municipal liquor store and its goal is to control the sale of alcoholic beverages while generating revenue for the community. Lake Liquors pours these profits back into the community by reducing the cost of city services and providing property tax relief.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/365</guid>
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		<title>Informational Handouts</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/154</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:03 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>View or download informational brochures about various types of building.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/154</guid>
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		<title>Elections</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/272</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:42 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn more about upcoming elections and local polling locations. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/272</guid>
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		<title>Solicitor Registrations</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/512</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:52 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/512</guid>
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		<title>Residential Building Applications</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/522</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:09 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Find information regarding residential building applications. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/522</guid>
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		<title>Commercial Building Application</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/523</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:09 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Here you will find the general building application for all commercial projects. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/523</guid>
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		<title>Building Applications</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/435</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>View current requirements and applications for building permits.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/435</guid>
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		<title>Public Safety Facility Project</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/626</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:54 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn more about the Public Safety Facility Project. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/626</guid>
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		<title>Previous Updates</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/659</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:38 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/659</guid>
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		<title>Mobile Food Unit Permits</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/514</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:19 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/514</guid>
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		<title>Licensed Trash Haulers</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/168</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:53 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>View the most current list of licensed trash haulers in Big Lake.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/168</guid>
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		<title>Minnesota Night to Unite</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/585</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>We look forward to gathering with the community during Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 1, 2023!</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/585</guid>
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		<title>New Resident Guide</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/553</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:23 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn about utility providers, city meetings, community events, city ordinances, and more in the New Resident Guide. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/553</guid>
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		<title>Documents: Budgets &amp; Financial Statements</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/158</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:30 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Access the city budget, monthly financial updates, assessments and audits.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/158</guid>
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		<title>Meet Our Staff</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/442</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:48 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/442</guid>
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		<title>Claims Paid, Receipts Received and Check Register</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/461</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:43 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Invoices paid by the City , receipts received by the City and the trial balance for all accounts of the City of Big Lake</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/461</guid>
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		<title>Engineering</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/156</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:24 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The Engineering Department is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising municipal sewer, water main, storm drainage, and street improvements to ensure they are constructed in accordance with City specifications.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/156</guid>
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		<title>Become a Firefighter</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/600</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:59 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/600</guid>
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		<title>Septic System Information</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/658</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 12:46 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/658</guid>
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		<title>Grants for Sealing Unused Wells</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/656</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 12:45 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/656</guid>
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		<title>Nitrates in Drinking Water</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/657</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 12:44 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/657</guid>
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		<title>Outstanding Citizen Award</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/357</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 09:01 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Nominate a Big Lake resident to be recognized as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year for their volunteer efforts in the community. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/357</guid>
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		<title>Trash Hauler License</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/655</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:26 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/655</guid>
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		<title>Spring Street Load Limits</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/181</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, City roads within the City of Big Lake shall be restricted to five ton, on any single axle on unpaved streets or 10 ton on a paved street unless posted or otherwise noted, during the period to be determined by the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/181</guid>
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		<title>Community Gardens</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/166</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:18 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn how to lease a plot at the Big Lake Community Garden.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/166</guid>
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		<title>Home</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/1</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 08:08 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/1</guid>
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		<title>Alerts &amp; Notifications</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/587</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 07:06 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/587</guid>
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		<title>Farmers Market</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/350</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:18 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Visit the Big Lake Farmers Market where you can find enjoy live music, food trucks, and a wide variety of activities for all ages while shopping for homemade and locally grown products, </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/350</guid>
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		<title>Business Resources</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/654</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:27 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/654</guid>
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		<title>Loan Programs</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/473</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:58 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/473</guid>
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		<title>Business Toolbox</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/470</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:57 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/470</guid>
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		<title>Data Request</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/653</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:49 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Request property information within City limits with the Data Request Form. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/653</guid>
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		<title>Community Advertisement Request</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/590</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:47 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Request to advertise your community event on the City&#39;s various advertisement platforms. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/590</guid>
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		<title>Concern, Request, Compliment, Comment</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/652</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:47 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Submit a concern, request, compliment, or comment through the Citizen Request Tracker. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/652</guid>
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		<title>Utility Bill Payment</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/332</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:46 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Make a payment or view your bills in this Online Bill Payment Center.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/332</guid>
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		<title>Rental Housing Licensing</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/415</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:42 -0600</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/415</guid>
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		<title>Building</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/151</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:36 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The Building Department is responsible for administrating the Minnesota State Building Code. Here you can find permitting information, zoning specifics, and inspection details.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/151</guid>
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		<title>Police Department</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/155</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:18 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The Big Lake Police Department is proud to provide a full range of professional and modern police services to the residents of the City of Big Lake as well as our visitors.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/155</guid>
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		<title>About Big Lake</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/230</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:08 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn about the growing population and beautiful location of Big Lake. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/230</guid>
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		<title>The Northstar Line</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/649</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:06 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Learn More about the Northstar Line bus service. </description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/649</guid>
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		<title>Code Enforcement </title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/217</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:14 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>The city encourages residents to take a moment to look at their property and address any possible issues before a neighbor contacts staff for Code enforcement.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/217</guid>
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		<title>Chicken Regulations</title>
		<link>https://www.biglakemn.org/510</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:01 -0600</pubDate>
		<description>Here you will find information on how to raise backyard chickens within the City of Big Lake.</description>
		<guid>https://www.biglakemn.org/510</guid>
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