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Penton will continue working as the energy services specialist of Detroit Lakes about 40% of the time, with the other 60% going toward the economic development director position.
The second annual event included opportunities to test out a variety of electric vehicles and e-bikes as well as children's activities, prize drawings and more.
The electric vehicle expo will include opportunities to test drive an EV, talk with area EV owners, and listen to a presentation about the Inflation Reduction Act and its electrification incentives.
The first-ever Lakes Area EV Event will be presented at Detroit Lakes' First Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which is focused on electric vehicles and clean energy, is free and open to the public.