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    March 7, 2018
    Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes speaks to a sizable crowd at Saturday's drug forum in Akeley.
    Akeley forum confronts drug epidemic
    More than 60 residents answered an invitation to hear Akeley Police Chief Jimmy Hansen and other law enforcement officers discuss how they are...
    news/crime-and-courtsMarch 7, 2018 - 7:00am
    March 3, 2018
    The Kimball Logging team pauses Thursday while cutting timber on state land in eastern Becker County. Gathered in front of freshly cut tree trunks, stacks of basswood logs, and the company’s loader/slasher are, from left, Mike Reichling, Tyler Henry, Donald Pachel, Sam Yliniemi, Kelly Kimball, Justin Kimball and Zach Kimball. (Photos by Robin Fish/Enterprise)
    Local logging company continues nearly 400-year family tradition
    Kelly Kimball has personally seen four generations of his family operating logging and lumber businesses, going back to his grandfather Brad...
    newsMarch 3, 2018 - 9:00am
    February 24, 2018
    Akeley Police Chief Jimmy Hanson and Hubbard County officials will be answering questions and providing information at forum on drugs at 7 p.m. March 3 at the Akeley Regional Community Center. (Lori Skarpness/Enterprise)
    'War on Drugs' topic of Akeley forum
    Drug dealers are not welcome in Hubbard County. That is the message of a countywide town hall forum at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Akeley...
    newsFebruary 24, 2018 - 8:00am
    February 10, 2018
    Kara Blevins
    Missing pregnant woman last seen in Akeley
    The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office has listed Kara Blevins, 27, as a missing person. She was last seen walking along Howard Lake Road, Akeley...
    newsFebruary 10, 2018 - 11:26pm
    January 13, 2018
    This one of many possible design ideas for the Hwy. 34 project in Akeley in 2022. While still four years away, a work group is being formed to start looking at options for the road.
    Akeley work group will explore options for Hwy. 34 project
    Akeley residents had the opportunity to share their ideas and concerns about the proposed 2022 Highway 34 reconstruction project at Wednesday...
    newsJanuary 13, 2018 - 9:00am
    January 5, 2018
    Multiple injuries in two-car accident near Akeley
    Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. on Dec. 30. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Mary Manning, 25, of Chicago, Ill., was driving a 2013 Ford 150 eastbound on Highway 34 when she lost control and crossed into the westbound lane,...
    news/accidentsJanuary 5, 2018 - 5:07pm
    May 28, 2017
    Crow Wing River ATV crossing awarded Ecofootprint Grant
    The Akeley/Paul Bunyan All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Club in Akeley is the recipient of an Enbridge $54,000 Ecofootprint Grant.
    sports/outdoorsMay 28, 2017 - 11:29am
    February 16, 2017
    Alex Jones and Kassie Boyd take the Purple Plunge into 11th Crow Wing Lake on Saturday. Thirty-five men and women, young and old, participated in this year's Purple Plunge as part of the 12th Annual Audrey's Purple Dream. The participating plungers jumped into the icy waters and the Polar Plunge raised over $7,500. (Kevin Cederstrom/Enterprise)
    Purple Plungers jump for a ice cold good cause
    For the 12th straight year Laura Powers joined other brave souls and took the Purple Plunge into the frigid waters of 11th Crow Wing Lake. The...
    newsFebruary 16, 2017 - 8:45am
    February 15, 2017
    Commentary: Ready to take pants off for charity
    When the subject line of an incoming email reads "Take Your Pants Off For Charity!," I'm going to open that email and see what it's all about. I mean, let's face it, if we can take our pants off in public for a good cause we should go for it. Why not bring back a sophisticated and...
    opinion/columnsFebruary 15, 2017 - 3:19pm
    February 5, 2017
    The Purple Plunge is a popular event for participants young and old willing to jump into the icy waters of 11th Crow Wing Lake as part of the annual Audrey's Purple Dream in Akeley. (Enterprise file photo)
    Purple Plungers hit icy waters Feb. 11 in Akeley
    Audrey's Purple Dream returns to 11th Crow Wing Lake in Akeley on Saturday, Feb. 11. The 12th annual event, called "Our Answer to Cancer," features...
    newsFebruary 5, 2017 - 11:06am
    June 29, 2016
    Spectators gather along Highway 34 beneath the famous Paul Bunyan statue and wave as fire trucks from the East Hubbard County Fire District pass by at the end of the annual Paul Bunyan Days parade. Akeley Ice Racing cars make their way along the parade route, revving engines and blowing a little smoke.
    Paul Bunyan Days features a little bit of everything
    Akeley’s 68th Annual Paul Bunyan Days features a little bit of everything each year. Giant bubbles, paintball target shooting, even a guy walking...
    newsJune 29, 2016 - 11:24am
    April 6, 2016
    The building that has been home to industry in Akeley for nearly a century will soon be demolished. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)
    Piece of Akeley history to meet wrecking ball
    A historical industrial icon in Akeley is soon to meet the wrecking ball, Wicks Wood Products on Broadway is moving from the building originating...
    newsApril 6, 2016 - 1:18pm
    February 17, 2016
    Rachel Boughton celebrates her successful Purple Plunge into the icy waters of 11th Crow Wing Lake in Akeley during the 11th Annual Audrey’s Purple Dream fundraiser event on Saturday. A record 35 people took the frigid plunge. (Kevin Cederstrom / Enterprise)
    Record number take frigid plunge for Audrey's Purple Dream
    The total money raised at Audrey’s Purple Dream on Saturday in Akeley brought in just over $26,000. The amount was down from last year’s...
    newsFebruary 17, 2016 - 1:40pm
    February 13, 2016
    Michael and Linda Husby received good news on Linda’s cancer Monday. ‘It’s there, but inactive.’ Linda and Audrey Pidde were lifelong friends. ‘She was hilarious.’ (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)
    Audrey’s Purple Dream enters 11th year
    Akeley’s signature winter event – Audrey’s Purple Dream (APD) – will send purple plungers and fishing lines into 11th Crow Wing Lake’s...
    newsFebruary 13, 2016 - 9:33am
    February 3, 2016
    Driver Tony Sauer’s car took a bang on the first go round the ice, disabling the vehicle, while fellow drivers wrangled for top points. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)
    Akeley Ice Racing entices speed demons from around Minnesota
    More than 30 cars and drivers arrived Saturday for Akeley Ice Racing events, V8s and 4-cylinder coupes heading out on 11th Crow Wing Lake for...
    newsFebruary 3, 2016 - 9:57am
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