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    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.
    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/commentaryFebruary 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...
    News/regionJune 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...
    News/regionApril 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...
    News/localFebruary 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...
    News/regionFebruary 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...
    News/regionFebruary 3, 2016 - 9:57am
    Former co-workers at Chase on the Lake created Zita Howard’s sign for her new enterprise, appropriately, on a cookie pan. Working in the kitchen since a child, Zita is “putting her heart and soul into this.” Zappy’s is located at the Highways 34 and 64 intersection in Akeley. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)
    Zappy’s Café welcoming clientele
    A new chef is behind the menu and stove at Akeley’s restaurant at the junction of Highways 34 and 64. Zappy’s, chef Zita Howard’s childhood...
    BusinessFebruary 3, 2016 - 9:34am
    November 18, 2015
    Ever since she can remember, Tessa Peterson has loved dogs. She and her Xtreme Hounds Dog Training staff are teaching dog obedience, rally or agility classes at the Akeley Regional Community Center.
    Xtreme Hounds offers dog training
    Lori Jo Turner’s decision to retire as canine trainer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Tessa Peterson. A dog lover since childhood,...
    BusinessNovember 18, 2015 - 9:56am
    July 4, 2015
    Margaret Johnson, left, and Lorraine Wright share memories from their experiences as teachers nearly three-quarters of a century ago.
    Teachers reunite after decades out of the classroom
    In the spring of 1941, Lorraine Wright and Margaret Johnson motored down from Bemidji Normal School to apply for elementary school teaching positions...
    News/localJuly 4, 2015 - 1:25pm
    April 15, 2015
    Akeley audit shows utility rates are not adequate headline
    By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com This summer’s campers on 11th Crow Wing may have an opportunity to rent a pontoon, canoes, fishing boats, paddle boats or kayaks, a dock at the city campground the proposed launch site. Aaron DeRoo, owner of the Akeley Angler...
    News/regionApril 15, 2015 - 3:07pm
    February 7, 2015
    Shannon McGrath leaps into icy water at last year’s Purple Plunge on 11th Crow Wing Lake. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)
    Audrey’s Purple Dream celebrating 10 years
    Akeley’s “answer to cancer” – Audrey’s Purple Dream – will once again send purple plungers and fishing lines into icy depths, with...
    News/localFebruary 7, 2015 - 4:36pm
    January 17, 2015
    Housing repair loans available for Akeley residents
    By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com Akeley residential property owners in need of repairs to their home may now apply for zero interest loans of up to $25,000, with the principal forgiven over a 10-year period. Jackie Meixner of the Headwaters Regional Development...
    News/localJanuary 17, 2015 - 12:42pm
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