Park Rapids Enterprise

ST PAUL — Lake Sallie in Becker County is one of four lakes the Department of Natural Resources has confirmed as having new infestations of zebra mussels. Other infested lakes are Lake Andrew in Douglas County, Lac qui Parle Lake in Chippewa and Swift counties, and Big Birch...

Artists take a leap of faith, trusting their instinct—a creative flash. Art Leap 2016 gives art enthusiasts an opportunity tour the area's culturally rich destinations and visit with local artists in their studios. The two-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m....

"It was a good day and a good ride," Richard Martin said of the Park Rapids American Legion Riders PTSD Ride held Saturday. The group hosted the 4th annual event to raise money for Patriot Assistance Dogs, a non-profit organization in Detroit Lakes that trains and matches service...

Much has been discussed about product and service improvement, and the processes that make them. But what about the equally important factor of innovation of product, service, and processes? Equal investments in training and management focus must be given to continuous improvement...

Miscellaneous: Sept. 12: Report of a child bit by grandparents' dog over the weekend in Laporte; Report of potato trucks driving reckless on County Road 6 in Hubbard County; A Park Rapids caller reported she found ammo hidden in her basement that doesn't belong there and wants it...

Minnesota is about to increase its campaign warning about the dangers of painkillers known as opioids. State officials also plan to work with medical and pharmaceutical professionals about the risks of overprescribing the drugs. The state announced Monday, Sept. 19, it is receiving...

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.—Officials have identified the three people critically injured early Saturday when an air ambulance helicopter crashed near the edge of Lake Winona in Alexandria. The three crew members of the North Memorial Health Care helicopter were pilot Joshua Jones, 47,...

The Park Rapids City Council approved the 2017 preliminary levy Tuesday at a less than one percent increase over 2016. The total amount reflected in the preliminary levy is $2,456,102 which is an increase of $13,236 (0.56 percent) over last year. The council adopted the preliminary...

AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to Facebook818Share to TwitterShare to RedditShare to EmailShare to Copy Link 1 / 3 An air ambulance helicopter crashed into a wooded area along Lake Winona in Alexandria early Saturday, critically injuring three people. A North Memorial Health...

Park Rapids Area High School principal Jeff Johnson presented the College in the High School (CIHS) final report at the school board meeting Monday. Park Rapids offers 11 college courses to high school students through three colleges for a total of 34 semester credits. There are seven...

Menahga City Council set its preliminary payable 2017 levy at $504,997—an $88,321 or 21 percent increase over last year. The 2016 final levy was $416,676 with a general fund levy of $304,514 and debt fund levy of $112,162. Much of the proposed budget discussion at Monday's council...

Planning and Zoning Administrator Edy Asel presented a new law to the Nevis City Council at Monday night's council meeting regarding Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings. In May, Governor Dayton signed into law a new bill creating a process for landowners to place mobile dwellings...

OTTERTAIL, Minn. -- An unattended body was found overnight on Sept. 16 at the Hoot N Holler parking lot in Ottertail, Minn. Staff at the Hoot N Holler confirmed a deceased man was found in the parking lot of the restaurant.   Further information about the incident is not yet...