Economy takes a toll on waste industry
“As the world goes greener, we go leaner,” is Vern Massie’s mantra these days. The Hubbard County solid waste administrator presented the board with a bleak picture of a recycling and waste industry hit hard by the economy.
Local caucus attendees show their support for Seifert, Anderson-Kelliher
Republicans arriving for the precinct caucus in Nevis mirrored their counterparts statewide; Marty Seifert was their choice for governor in the non-binding preference poll by a near 3-1 margin.
County 4 lacks speed limit warnings
The 20-mile stretch of highway between Lake George and Park Rapids has no posted speed limits, except to warn motorists to slow down to 40 mph at Emmaville and to notify them they are leaving a 30 mph zone south of Lake George.
Scoring trio keys Panthers' success
When opponents play the Park Rapids-Menahga boys hockey team, their main focus is to contain senior center Tucker Coborn, senior defenseman Kevin McMorrow and sophomore center Sam Coborn.
New county Emergency Manager comes from Sheriff’s Department
Hubbard County hired an Emergency Manager Wednesday with little fanfare and a relatively quick vote.
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Economy takes a toll on waste industry
“As the world goes greener, we go leaner,” is Vern Massie’s mantra these days. The Hubbard County solid waste administrator presented the board with a bleak picture of a recycling and waste industry hit hard by the economy.
RELATED CONTENTGrooming the region’s 257 miles of snowmobile trails
Three snowmobile groomers are usually out Mondays through Thursdays throughout the Hubbard County and Two Inlets regions to get trails ready for weekend riding
RELATED CONTENTCounty 4 lacks speed limit warnings
The 20-mile stretch of highway between Lake George and Park Rapids has no posted speed limits, except to warn motorists to slow down to 40 mph at Emmaville and to notify them they are leaving a 30 mph zone south of Lake George.
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Home destroyed, firearms rescued
A faulty wood stove is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed the Mike Hensel residence on Becker Co. Rd. 45 Thursday afternoon.
RELATED CONTENTTeen’s attorney asks to withdraw plea in cyclist’s death
The attorney for a teenager who pled guilty last week in the 2009 death of a Park Rapids motorcyclist has filed a motion to withdraw his client’s plea, saying she did not deserve a week in jail.
Home, business remodeling has been strong in Park Rapids
Although new building has decreased in Park Rapids, remodeling has been above average.
RELATED CONTENT2010 will be a year of budget cuts
Minnesota legislators returned to the state Capitol this week for a session that promises to be little fun. Like the kid who gets clothes for Christmas, lawmakers will deal with the necessities, not the luxuries. And, frankly, there is but one overriding necessity on their minds: balance the state budget.
RELATED CONTENTNevis school cuts possible in wake of budget crunch
A reduction or delay in state aid and the decrease in student numbers this year may lead to cuts in staff, Nevis superintendent Steve Rassier cautioned board members this week.
RELATED CONTENTLocal caucus attendees show their support for Seifert, Anderson-Kelliher
Republicans arriving for the precinct caucus in Nevis mirrored their counterparts statewide; Marty Seifert was their choice for governor in the non-binding preference poll by a near 3-1 margin.
RELATED CONTENTHubbard board rejects changing meeting dates to accommodate employees
The Hubbard County commission’s meeting times and the way the board conducts business were dissected Wednesday as board members sent a clear message they won’t change the meeting dates or conduct business via e-mail.
RELATED CONTENTGymnasts drop close meet to LPGE
Kyja Penning won the all-around title for the second meet in a row, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Park Rapids gymnastics team past Long Prairie-Grey Eagle last Friday night.
RELATED CONTENTFischer's five 3s lead Rebels past Panthers
Abby Fischer hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points in leading Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton to a 73-47 victory over the Park Rapids girls basketball team Monday night at the Area High School gym.
RELATED CONTENTMentoring, being mentored, foster life success
On Jan. 23 I wrote about Lily – the world-famous pregnant black bear being monitored by Ely. The birth of a black bear cub had never been filmed in the wild and on Friday, Jan. 22, with thousands of people watching on their computer screens, Lily delivered a single cub.
RELATED CONTENTScoring trio keys Panthers' success
When opponents play the Park Rapids-Menahga boys hockey team, their main focus is to contain senior center Tucker Coborn, senior defenseman Kevin McMorrow and sophomore center Sam Coborn.
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The Park Rapids Bass Club has set its 2010 Tuesday night tournament schedule and is looking for members.
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