Loon will float around Itasca to promote event

05/10/2008 04:00 PM
Park Rapids’ loon “flew” north Thursday, headed for Itasca State Park. The symbol of Minnesota’s State Bird left its nest at the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber to promote Itasca’s Picnic in the Park Festival Sunday, June 1.

The Pritchett ‘dine-asty’: Matron Ruth Pritchett cooked up a plan that’s sated appetites

05/10/2008 04:00 PM
For decades, the Pritchett name and food service have been synonymous in Park Rapids.

Student artists earn judge’s praise

05/10/2008 04:00 PM
The 28th annual Juried High School Fine Arts Exhibit is now on display at the North Country Museum of Arts (NCMA) with 124 student artists from 28 communities showing their works.

County tentatively endorses environmental review draft

05/10/2008 04:00 PM
Hubbard County commissioners approved drafting an Environmental Review Ordinance, albeit with a bit of trepidation this week.

Traffic slow moving on Park Rapids' east side

05/09/2008 07:00 AM

Panthers sweep W-DC in baseball

05/08/2008 01:00 AM
Zach Lehrke's six RBI during a 13-run first inning helped the Park Rapids baseball team sweep a Mid-State Conference doubleheader from Wadena-Deer Creek Tuesday at the Area High School field.

Lakes cleared, but late ice-out has created headaches at some public accesses

05/08/2008 07:00 AM

Park Rapids wInd turbine data now online

05/07/2008 09:00 AM

Park Rapids Area High School prom celebrated
The 2008 theme was “A Night Under the Stars.” Many exceptional vehicles were driven to the prom Saturday evening. One of the most unique was a John Deere tractor, driven by (from left juniors Casey Fouts and Lindsey Becker.(Photos by Beth Winkler/Enterprise)

Smith accepts city position

05/07/2008 04:00 PM
The Park Rapids Council’s top choice for city administrator accepted the offer Monday and will start in mid-June.

Some lakes are ice-free

05/07/2008 04:00 PM
Anglers will flock to area lakes Saturday for the 2008 walleye and northern opener. The season will begin with anglers posing the question, “Is there still ice on the lake?”

Kidney donor has made life better for retired teacher

05/07/2008 04:00 PM
It’s been 10 years since Rod Garden fished the opener with a new kidney and he’s looking forward to the next one Saturday.

Bus garage lease not an option in school board’s eyes

05/07/2008 04:00 PM
Faced with a $9,000 lease payment on the school bus garage next year, the Park Rapids School Board voted Monday night to pursue one of two options: build or contract for bus services.

Forever stamps can help consumers lick increase

05/07/2008 04:00 PM
Come Monday, it will be time to rattle the piggy bank before sending a letter off in the mail.

Panthers sweep Mid-State Conference doubleheaders

05/06/2008 01:00 AM
The Park Rapids baseball and fastpitch softball teams returned to action Monday by sweeping Mid-State Conference doubleheaders.

Smith accepts offer of appointment as Park Rapids city administrator

05/06/2008 07:00 AM

April snow buries records, casts blur on fishing opener

05/03/2008 04:00 PM
Poet T.S. Eliot called April the cruelest month. Looking at April 2008, you can add snowiest. Storms late in the month made it the whitest April ever in places such as Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes, with the latter city more than doubling its previous snowfall record for the month.

Bike to Work activities are planned May 16-17

05/03/2008 04:00 PM
Barring any more snowstorms, Park Rapids bikers will celebrate the 3rd annual Bike to Work Day Friday, May 16. Organizers encourage everyone to participate, including commuters, kids, retirees and others.

Spangler built Kinship program

05/03/2008 04:00 PM
Carolyn Spangler took the role of Kinship executive director to new heights, climbing the water tower to raise funds and awareness for the program.