Editorial: Be responsible this Labor Day

As summer draws to a close this weekend and we celebrate some of our last family backyard gatherings, remember to be responsible if drinking alcohol.

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Letter: Sympathy for family that lost pet

On Sunday, Aug. 22 my family was traveling home from vacation up in Ely when driving down Highway 34 at about 4 p.m. two dogs ran out on the road.

Letter: Get out and vote this November

Well it’s that time of the year again when soon the trees will be bare, a little nip in the air and you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate in the morning in your favorite chair!

Read about what makes us special in today’s section

What makes a place special? Everybody has his or her own thoughts on that. We did here.

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We are truly proud to be Panthers

The 2010 All School Reunion is now history, however fond memories of an excellent fun filled event with classmates and educators will linger for a lifetime. Thanks to Dave “Lefty” Anderson for taking on this monumental task and making all activities function to perfection.

County 7 trimming is needless, mindless

If our county government is so strapped for funds, why does the County Highway Department continue what seems to be a “make work” project along our roads?

We’re declaring Nov. 2 a mumble free election day

Once again disappointed residents left a Hubbard County board meeting complaining. But this time it wasn’t because of a decision the board made – or maybe it was if the audience could have heard it.

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Cravaak well-qualified to replace Oberstar

In my opinion Chip Cravaack, a well-credentialed candidate for Congress representing the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota is the optimal candidate to retire Congressman James Oberstar.

COLA is misguided in variance oversight

In the Aug. 18 Enterprise, when I saw COLA trying to run people’s lives by following their president and lawyer’s nearsighted and misdirected advice yet again, and then saw the “Save the Loons” sign I laughed out loud. Seriously!

Editorial: Emmer snubs rural Minnesota

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer is being chastised for not attending a forum of major governor’s candidates involving rural cities this past week – and rightly so.

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Guest commentary: Shoreland ordinances should be important to all residents

The lead article on the front page of the Aug. 18 edition of the Enterprise dealt with the most recent meeting of the Hubbard County Board of Adjustment (BOA).

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Editorial: Area you ready for back to school?

What kind of grade would you earn at getting your children – and checkbook – ready for another year of school?

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Letter: Support for Mary Olson, District 4

I am writing in support of Mary Olson for State Senator for District 4.

Editorial: Get ready for a ton of political advertising soon

Now that the primary election is over, the field is set for the Nov. 2 general election, and what a roller coaster that will be!

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Letter: Celebrating a local hero

Dave Anderson is an American hero. With his continual dedication to the Park Rapids alumni, he has brought back many of us who would never visit the area after graduating from PRHS and leaving many years ago.