Rupert — with one of highest COVID case rates in Idaho — still plans large New Year's party

Laurie Welch
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020 Updated Dec 24, 2020
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Let the beet drop — Snow falls as the beet drops to celebrate the upcoming new year Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at the New Year's Eve celebration at Rupert Square in Rupert.
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information from the city administrator.

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