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Ironwood approves alcohol ordinance

By LARRY HOLCOMBE

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IRONWOOD - The Ironwood City Commission at its Monday meeting approved a new ordinance outlining rules about the consumption of alcohol in various city parks.

The ordinance was re-written to specify which parks allow the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and which ones will require a permit.

Even the parks where consumption is allowed - Curry, Randa Field and Norrie parks - still require a permit for groups of 10 or more.

City Manager Scott Erickson said the permits are free and easy to obtain.

The ordinance designates a second set...