show morePark Rapids to host 2013 Governor’s Opener
Chamber exec Katie Magozzi had an eloquent speech planned when she took the stage to accept the honor of holding the 2013 Governor’s Fishing Opener in the Park Rapids lakes area.
RELATED CONTENTNew program invites community into city parks
The city of Park Rapids is developing a “Get to Know Your City Parks” project this summer.
RELATED CONTENTA beautiful weekend to fish
The fishing gods smiled on Minnesota’s walleye opener. Anglers and watercraft inspectors were out on the glassy lakes by dawn Saturday throughout Hubbard County under bright sunshine.
RELATED CONTENTWomen charged in separate vehicular injury incidents
Two women appeared in Hubbard County District Court Monday on felony charges of causing injuries to their significant others in separate vehicular accidents.
RELATED CONTENTNew ownership, request for CUP for defunct resort, worries COLA members
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Another showdown could be brewing between lake activists and Hubbard County, this time over a proposed resort deal on Upper Bottle Lake that could potentially double the small body of water’s population density.
RELATED CONTENTVeteran’s WWII Medal of Honor ceremony will be Friday in Park Rapids
A World War II Medal of Honor recipient is being honored by local military organizations in a ceremony this Friday, May 18.
RELATED CONTENTCommon Currency: All eyes on Park Rapids, thanks to 2013 opener
When is the absolute best time to advertise? It is when your customers are already thinking about you. And right now, Minnesota is thinking about Park Rapids.
RELATED CONTENTPosse, helicopter called in to search for man missing in Badoura swamp bog Friday night
A helicopter with a heat-seeking device was called in to Hubbard County Friday night to search for a Backus man lost in a bog.
Akeley council votes to thin conifer patch along Highway 34 for tree health
The Akeley Council agreed to re-solicit bids to thin the conifers that run parallel to Highway 34 for a few blocks in the city.
Vogtman wins Seattle film fest awards
“Wild Bill’s Run,” a feature-length documentary shot by Park Rapids native Dean Vogtman, received two awards and was nominated for a third at the Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) in Seattle, Wash.
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Changes sprout at Heartland Center
Spring brought changes to Heartland Business Center. As of May 1, Dr. Deborah Montzka now owns Heartland Center of Natural Healing.
RELATED CONTENTPark Rapids hydrants to be flushed May 21-25
The city of Park Rapids utility department will be flushing fire hydrants next week, Monday through Friday, May 21-25.
Warming temperatures make lake swimming possible
We had a fantastic weekend for Mother’s Day and for the fishing opener.
RELATED CONTENTSTORM campers are coming to region
Service To Others in Relational Ministry is a week-long camp for teenagers and adults that has been meeting at Northern Pines UM Campground in Park Rapids for the last 21 years. This summer, STORM is once again coming to Park Rapids, July 23-27.
Why don’t we pay more attention to tornado warnings?
National Weather Service experts use cutting-edge technology to detect tornadoes quickly and keep you safe. But they can’t get in your head — and that’s the problem.
2012 Minnesota Legislature: What passed, what failed
Here is a list of how some issues fared in the 2012 Minnesota Legislature.
Offense ignites Panthers
The Park Rapids fastpitch softball team got offensive during a three-game winning streak last week.
RELATED CONTENTPanthers move up, earn final position in Mid-Minn finals
Entering the final Mid-Minnesota Conference boys golf meet last Wednesday at Deacon’s Lodge, Park Rapids and United North Central were battling for the final spot in the conference championship.
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