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Three lawsuits filed against Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Friends of the Headwaters (FOH) filed appeal documents with the Minnesota Court of Appeals Wednesday. The all-volunteer organization said it represents citizens and lake associations concerned for the legacy and quality of the Mississippi Headwaters and northern Minnesota's lake ...
 News August 14, 2018 - 12:32am
Akeley clerk/treasurer resigns
Akeley's Clerk/Treasurer Melody Boettcher is resigning from her position, but plans to stay around for awhile. She did not give a date her resignation becomes effective.
News August 11, 2018 - 12:30pm
Veterans review legislative priorities
The Park Rapids American Legion hosted a legislative update about veterans benefits on Aug. 3. Leading the discussion was Trent Dilks, legislative director of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Minnesota. State Rep. Steve Green, Beltrami County Veterans Service Officer Scotty Allison...
 News August 8, 2018 - 2:00pm
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County board discusses state auditor's findings
After reviewing Hubbard County's 2015 and 2016 audit reports with Colleen Hoffman of Hoffman, Philipp & Knutson, the county board opted to terminate their contract with the private accounting firm. County commissioners then authorized County Auditor-Treasurer Kay Rave to engage...
 News / government and politics July 25, 2018 - 12:00pm
Judge extends public comment period on Groundwater Protection Rule
  An administrative law judge has extended the amount of time the public has to submit written input on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) proposed Groundwater Protection Rule. Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig issued the order to leave the comment period open until 4:30...
 government and politics / News July 23, 2018 - 11:43am
Marnie Shepersky, 9, exchanges her Power of Produce Club token for a cucumber at Brenda Kent's farmers market booth. (Photos by Shannon Geisen/Enterprise)
Power of Produce Club empowering children to make healthier choices
The local farmers market is introducing a free, healthy incentive program for children called The Power of Produce (PoP) Club. Each week, kids...
 News July 21, 2018 - 11:00am
Akeley's city campground, described by one camper as "a gem", offers campsites right on 11th Crow Wing Lake. Reservations are needed a year in advance, and even during the week it is filled with guests. (Lorie Skarpness/Enterprise)
Families want to preserve campsites at Akeley campground
Campers who spoke at the July 11 Akeley City Council meeting say the city's campground should be left for family campers to enjoy by the week...
 News / government and politics July 21, 2018 - 10:00am
Maggie Carter of Park Rapids, a member of the 4-H Riders Club, leads quarter horse Fancy Roan through the show ring during the 4-H horse show Thursday morning at the Hubbard County Fair. (Photos by Robin Fish/Enterprise)
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 News July 14, 2018 - 11:00am
County sharing compost grant
Hubbard County will soon expand its composting efforts. A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) environmental assistance grant awarded to Polk County will be utilized by six counties, including Hubbard County. Source separated organic material (SSOM), such as food scraps and...
 government and politics / News July 7, 2018 - 3:00pm
The 2018 Hubbard County Fair begins Wednesday, July 11 and continues through Sunday, July 15. A full schedule of 4-H exhibits, midway rides and grandstand events are planned. (Enterprise file photo)
Hubbard County Fair opens Wednesday
The Hubbard County Fair — the five greatest days of summer — features a variety of entertainment at the grandstand arena, 4-H exhibits in...
 News July 7, 2018 - 10:00am
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Free rodeo performance Saturday in Park Rapids
When the Headwaters PRCA Rodeo doubled its prize money to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Park Rapids, the number of professional competitors doubled. Randy Jokela, event founder and producer, said entries jumped from 140 last year to more than 300 this year. To accommodate all...
 News July 6, 2018 - 10:26pm
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Headwaters Xtreme Bull Ride is underway
The Headwaters Xtreme Bull Ride opened July 4. The 40th annual event draws 70 top riders from across the nation, including two former world champions.
 News July 5, 2018 - 10:04am
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A spectacular Park Rapids fireworks display
The Park Rapids Rotary Club's fireworks show doesn't disappoint. Heartland Park and Red Bridge Park were filled with spectators "oohing" and "aahing" on the Fourth of July.
 News July 4, 2018 - 11:21pm
Crawling with ticks: Rising numbers of people and pets are contracting tick-related illnesses
They're tiny, they're hungry, and they're here. If you think the ticks seem bad this spring, your suspicions are correct. The Detroit Lakes area,...
 News July 4, 2018 - 11:30am
MnDOT seeks roundabout right-of-way
The Park Rapids Planning Commission voted on Monday to recommend the sale of a right-of-way to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). At issue was MnDOT's request that the city sell or donate .48 acres of city-owned land along the east side of U.S. Highway 71 at CSAH...
 News June 30, 2018 - 3:00pm

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