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County sheriff questions 1978 ordinance for Crow Wing lakes
Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes asked county commissioners to send an "ancient" ordinance to the planning commission for review. He met with the county board during their Oct. 17 meeting. Hubbard County Ordinance No. 10 regulates "surface use of waters" on First Crow Wing, Second...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 3:00pm
County assessor baffled by state's calculation for ag ownership
Hubbard County Assessor Ginger Woodrum expressed frustration with how the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) is interpreting "percentage of ownership" to calculate agricultural tax credits. "We've also been asking about resorts and other ownership interests," she told the Hubbard...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 2:00pm
County discusses possibility of nursing care for local veterans
During the Oct. 17 county board meeting, County Commissioner Ed Smith inquired about skilled nursing for veterans at the Heritage campus. Heritage Administrator Kurt Hansen said Heritage could contract with the Veterans Administration to provide 24-hour-a-day care.
News / local October 21, 2017 - 2:00pm
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Beltrami County Commissioners review Eelpout Fest application
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners addressed the International Eelpout Festival's possible move to Bemidji during a meeting Tuesday. The 38-year-old annual festival, usually held in late February at Walker Bay on Leech Lake routinely draws more than 10,000 people. But organizers...
 News October 21, 2017 - 1:00pm
DNR urges caution while burning fall yard debris
Northwestern and central Minnesota have elevated fire danger due to sparse rain, high winds and lack of humidity. This means that open burning...
 News October 21, 2017 - 11:00am
County board rescinds sale to HRA
Hubbard County Commissioners evidently got an earful after agreeing to sell 11 tax-forfeited lots in Hocking's Acres to the Hubbard County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for $1 each earlier this month. HRA planned to develop 11 homes for low- to moderate-income families...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 10:00am
U.S. Marine Corps League members Lou Schultz and Ron Masanz presented Enterprise staff members Kathy Dennis, Russ Zinke and Karen Holtan with an award of appreciation. (Shannon Geisen/Enterprise)
U.S. Marine Corps recognizes Park Rapids Enterprise
The U.S. Marine Corps League Star of the North Detachment presented a certificate of appreciation to the Park Rapids Enterprise on Oct. 12 "for...
 News / local October 19, 2017 - 1:49pm
Landowners urged to work with Hubbard County SWCD on buffer law compliance
The new Minnesota Buffer Law leans on statewide Soil & Water Conservation Districts to assist, facilitate and educate property owners. To meet the need, the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources approved a new cost-share program. In an effort to filter out harmful phosphorus,...
 News / local October 18, 2017 - 11:30am
Ladeen Schillinger of Alexandra attempts to slide a "curling rock" -- an eelpout frozen in a octagonal shaped block of ice -- during the 2014 International Eelpout Festival in Walker, Minn. The festival, which has been hosted by Walker, may move to Bemidji, Minn., in 2018. Forum News Service File photo
Eelpout Festival coming to Bemidji? Organizers submit application to hold 2018 event on Lake Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn.—After 38 years in Walker, Minn., the International Eelpout Festival may be moving to Lake Bemidji in 2018. According to the...
 News October 16, 2017 - 1:52pm
Reminder: Jack Pine Savage Beard Contest deadline is this Friday
Avid hunters sporting beards for deer hunting season are invited to gain notoriety. Enter the annual Jack Pine Savage Beard Contest, sponsored...
 News / local October 16, 2017 - 11:00am
County attorney, sheriff say drug abuse is an issue in Hubbard County
Last week, the Hubbard County Opioid and Education (HOPE) awareness initiative hosted an education and awareness event at Park Rapids Area High School. The event, which was emceed by County Attorney Jonathan Frieden, featured keynote speaker Rep. Dave Baker, along with a panel discussion...
 News / local October 14, 2017 - 11:30am
Park Rapids City Council declares vacancy
Due to the death of Councilmember Dick Rutherford, the council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night declaring a vacancy on the Park Rapids City Council. According to Minnesota Statutes, a vacancy exists as of the date of a death of a council member and the council must seek...
 News / local October 14, 2017 - 11:00am
Hubbard County prepares for 2020 U.S. census
Hubbard County has agreed to participate in the 2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Operation (LUCA). This is the only opportunity offered to tribal, state, and local governments to review and update the U.S. Census Bureau's residential address list prior to the 2020 Census. LUCA...
 News / local October 14, 2017 - 4:00am
County sells Hocking's Acres to HRA for housing development
After some debate, the Hubbard County Board agreed to sell 11 tax-forfeited lots in Hocking's Acres to the Hubbard County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for $1 each. Commissioners discussed HRA's proposal at last week's meeting. Originally, the lots were going to be included...
 News / local October 11, 2017 - 11:00am
Park Rapids man sentenced for bringing prostitute to Bemidji
A Park Rapids man will spend years behind bars for taking a woman to Bemidji to work as a prostitute. David Cruz Velazquez, 44, was sentenced...
 News / local October 11, 2017 - 9:00am

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Park Rapids Area High School celebrates Homecoming next week, Sept. 25-29, with dress-up days, a hall decorating contest, powderpuff volleyball, pep fest, parade and a dance following the Sept. 29 ...

A typical teen's bedroom display was set up on the auditorium stage during The Top Secret Project during a drug education presentation held Tuesday at Park Rapids Area High School. (Kevin Cederstrom/Enterprise)

Everyday items in a teenager's bedroom can be places to hide drugs in plain sight and parents should be aware of these potential hazards. Would you ever think a slit ...

Ron Schara and Raven (Submitted photo)

Representatives from Cass County, Cass Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Hubbard County, and Hubbard SWCD have partnered to begin the development of the Leech Lake River One Watershed One ...

The audience chose Anne Dunn as the 2016 Great American Story contest winner. (Submitted photo)

Last spring, Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council (PRLAAC) issued a call to Minnesota storytellers to submit a 10-minute, recorded story for competition.

Storytellers responded, judges selected the top four, ...

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