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Klobuchar visits Park Rapids to discuss rural health care
Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Park Rapids Wednesday to tour the newly renovated hospital and clinic and discuss rural health care needs.
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Park Rapids’ net assets increase, general fund balance remains stable
From a long-term perspective, Park Rapids’ finances got better in 2008, said Steven Wischmann, CPA for Kern DeWenter Viere, of St. Cloud.
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Purple martins stir memories for local bird enthusiasts
Nostalgia for an iridescent indigo bird that nearly became extinct is the impetus for the movement to restore the purple martin population.
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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang!
Park Rapids has opportunities to celebrate the holiday in many unique ways. From boat parades to a bull ride, here is a list of what's going on this weekend:
Highway 71 project could finish early
The contractor for the Highway 71 resurfacing project between Menahga and Park Rapids announced Wednesday night that his company would finish the project a month ahead of schedule.
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The dire picture of Hubbard County’s economy is emerging as department heads begin their budgeting process for next year.
RELATED CONTENTNeighbors harvest man’s hay after injury
“It’s just neighbors helping neighbors,” says Emmett Lingle. His neighbors decided to volunteer their time to cut and bail 150 acres of Lingle’s land.
RELATED CONTENTAssessing software causes county headaches, losses
An attempt to purchase property recording and tax assessment software has turned into a quarter-million dollar boondoggle for Hubbard County.
RELATED CONTENTHubbard County Fair begins July 8; midway and talent show featured
Great grandstand shows, midway fun and 4-Hers’ fine work draw visitors to the county fair at summer’s midpoint.
Tattoo shop will be at fair
One of the nation’s largest, mobile tattoo and body piercing facilities will set up at this year’s Hubbard County Fair.
RELATED CONTENTNurse to speak about working at Abu Ghraib
When Lt. Col. Deanna Germain came back from Iraq, she had conflicting emotions about coming home. “It’s the oddest of feelings,” she said.
RELATED CONTENTFourth will allow anglers to be more creative on busy lakes
The Fourth of July weekend is typically filled with excitement and activity. Our local lakes sprout anglers, pleasure boaters, jet skis, sailboats, tubes, wakeboards, scuba divers, waterskiers and swimmers.
RELATED CONTENTBrainerd wins pair vs. Legion
Brett Jenkins pitched a five-hitter in the first game and Tom Fairbanks blasted a two-run home run in the second game to lead Brainerd to a doubleheader sweep over the Park Rapids American Legion baseball team last Friday night at Brainerd.
RELATED CONTENTMidway loses three games at Wahpeton
Midway lost three close amateur baseball games at last weekend’s Wahpeton tournament.
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