Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins residents can now sign up to receive text notifications for event-related closures, mosquito spraying alerts, and non-emergency notifications like weather alerts and utility outages by texting specific codes to 888777. City of Fort Collins
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over half of Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado executives anticipate better economic conditions in early 2025, despite concerns about possible tariffs from a second Trump administration. Loveland Reporter-Herald
- ➤ Japanese discount retailer Daiso plans to open a new store in Fort Collins in March, expanding its international presence with a location previously occupied by David’s Bridal. Loveland Reporter-Herald
- ➤ Colorado's minimum wage will increase to $14.81 per hour in 2024, a 2.7% raise, reflecting an adjustment based on the consumer price index. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado will expand its electric vehicle infrastructure with over $17 million in funding for 168 new fast-charging ports across 29 locations. The Coloradoan
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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New Year Salsa and Bachata Dance Party at Rio Grande
Celebrate the new year with a Salsa and Bachata dance event featuring a complimentary lesson, open dance social, and a community table for newcomers.
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Summer of Peril Concert at Surfside 7
Experience the Summer of Peril concert at Surfside 7 in Fort Collins featuring a lively atmosphere and local music.
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Canyon Concert Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
The Canyon Concert Ballet will perform a ballet adaptation of the classic love story 'Romeo and Juliet' featuring talented dancers at The Lincoln Center.
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NOCO AI Group Meetup: Connect and Collaborate
The NOCO AI Group invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in organic conversations, share ideas, and build connections over the latest developments in AI.
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Polar Bear Run and Plunge at Horsetooth Reservoir
The Polar Bear Run & Plunge is a winter tradition inviting participants to brave the cold with a run followed by a plunge into icy waters.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert Featuring Peter Rowan
The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at The Lincoln Center, with legendary bluegrass artist Peter Rowan as a special guest.
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