Park Rapids Enterprise

By Sarah Smith ssmith@parkrapidsenterprise.com She’s not exactly driving Miss Daisy, but Barbara Wiebesick figures her human cargo is every bit as valuable. About once a month, Wiebesick drives veterans to the Fargo VA Center in one of the new SUVs the Hubbard County Veterans...

By Nick Longworth nlongworth@parkrapidsenterprise.com The way things are looking, Menahga schools may need a little more room. The most recent Menahga School board meeting on Monday, July 21 saw all school board members present and was heavily attended by members of the community,...

Come to a chicken dinner Friday, July 25 at the Park Rapids American Legion Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Serving chicken, mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls and beverages with all proceeds going to Lions community projects.

With the recent news that zebra mussels have invaded Lake Melissa and Pickerel Lake, a decision on what to do with the $150,000 the state has allocated to Becker County for aquatic invasive species prevention has acquired a new sense of urgency. Thus, it came as no surprise that...

Thursday, July 24 Rain gardens are gardens with shallow depressions designed to capture rainwater. They can contain beautiful plants and function to slow runoff and filter pollutants before they reach streets, rivers, and lakes. Eleanor Burkett, University of Minnesota Extension...

Crime Lab Think forensic TV shows are cool? Check out this class, where student detectives learn chemistry to solve the mystery – you will become your own detective! Mrs. Porozinski will offer this class to students who have completed grades 2-5 on Thursday, July 24 from 1 to...

BY Sarah smith ssmith@parkrapidsenterprise.com Cody Johansen is back in Colorado helping out on his uncle’s farm. His next rodeo will be the weekend of Aug. 1-2, when he will jump on a bucking bull and go at it again. The 20-year-old was seriously hurt July 12 in Park Rapids...

In an effort to rebut some of Mr. Hlavsa’s recent comments (or rants), first of all, as you did, I gave my address and phone number to the Park Rapids Enterprise, who as a policy do not print that information, so I did acknowledge myself, just like you did. Regarding the question...

In an effort to rebut some of Mr. Hlavsa’s recent comments (or rants), first of all, as you did, I gave my address and phone number to the Park Rapids Enterprise, who as a policy do not print that information, so I did acknowledge myself, just like you did. Regarding the question...