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More kids in need of a new home

BY Sarah smith ssmith@parkrapidsenterprise.com Hubbard County social workers have dedicated their lives to fixing shattered families. But as child out-of-home placements rise along with the corresponding costs, a hue and...

news / local Sat, Mar 23, 2013 - 2:54pm

Some roads were still ice-coated Wednesday, so motorists were urged to slow down. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Snow storms are costing the county

BY Sarah smith ssmith@parkrapidsenterprise.com Hubbard County is on track to spend $200,000 more than last year on snowplowing expenses. And there was something about last winter’s balmy temperatures and dry...

news / local Wed, Mar 13, 2013 - 10:00am

This Kabekona Lake property was the subject of a lengthy debate at Wednesday's Hubbard County Board of Adjustment meeting. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

BOA clamps down on homeowners, then relents and grants all variances

Two different property owners questioned the rationale behind Hubbard County's Shoreland Ordinances Wednesday as they requested variances. Both were granted their requests, however. But Hubbard County's Board of Adjustment is...

news Sat, Feb 23, 2013 - 1:00pm

This is an architect's rendering of how the courthouse renovation would look, moving the entrance south. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

County approves $5.6 million renovation

The Hubbard County Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to proceed on a $5.665 million courthouse renovation. The board reasoned at a public hearing that bond rates were too low to...

news Sat, Feb 09, 2013 - 1:00pm

This is an architect's rendering of how the courthouse renovation would look, moving the entrance south. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Hubbard board approves $5.6 million courthouse renovation

The Hubbard County board voted unanimously Tuesday night to proceed on a $5.665 million court-house renovation. The board reasoned at a public hearing that bond rates were too low to...

news Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 9:35am

No charging decision yet for Gordon

There is still no resolution to the investigation of former Becker County Sheriff Tim Gordon. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension finished its investigation in late November and turned it...

region Sat, Feb 02, 2013 - 10:56am

County's legal counsel uphold planning appointments

Hubbard County Attorney Don Dearstyne and the county's outside counsel have rejected a COLA challenge to planning and zoning appointments made in late 2012. The appointments were to the Hubbard...

news Sat, Jan 26, 2013 - 1:00pm

Hubbard County employees applaud as Auditor Pam Heeren won a state award Wednesday evening. The county participated via a live Skype feed to the Twin Cities. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Hubbard County Auditor receives state recognition

Hubbard County Auditor/Treasurer Pam Heeren was surprised to receive a statewide award Wednesday evening and even more surprised at her impromptu party hosted via Skype. Heeren, who began in the...

Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 1:00pm

A transfer station attendant will be stationed part-time at the entrance to assist customers and verify Hubbard County residency for use. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Transfer station to get 'mall cop'

It won't be Paul Blart on a Segway, but the Henrietta Mall will soon have a trash patrol. Frequent complaints about the Hubbard County's transfer station in Park Rapids have...

news Wed, Jan 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

County board gives 2 percent pay raises to all employees

A public hearing is set for Feb. 5 on a five-year Capital Improvement Plan that includes a $5.565 million renovation project for the Hubbard County Courthouse and office building. The...

news Sat, Jan 12, 2013 - 1:00pm

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COLA seeks to invalidate late year appointments to Planning Commission

Members of COLA are questioning the legality of appointments made to the Planning Commission, contending they violated two county ordinances. The lake organization wants the county to invalidate the 2012...

news Sat, Jan 12, 2013 - 1:00pm

DL officials question Ulteig Engineering's business practices

What started out as a possible cost-saving effort for Detroit Lakes has turned into more of a battle, with some city officials questioning an engineering firm's business practices. Several months...

region Thu, Jan 10, 2013 - 7:29am

Hubbard County Land Commissioner Mark Lohmeier conducts the county's quarterly timber auctions, which usually attract a roomful of bidders. Monday prices went high on some tracts of forested land. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Timber auctions now held quarterly in Hubbard County

Hubbard County's new aggressive forest policy kicked off Monday with equally aggressive bidding by area loggers. One of the 21 tracts auctioned went for 74 percent above the appraised price.

news Wed, Jan 09, 2013 - 1:00pm

Hubbard County Social Services receptionist Jan F. holds up her coffee urn, which she keeps at her feet to stay warm. Behind her sits a space heater to warm the area. But space heater use has been curtailed because they were tripping the circuit breakers frequently. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

New Social Services offices have a few quirks

Hubbard County Social Services receptionists are bundling up for work these days. A glitch in the new office's heating and cooling system has resulted in front office personnel dressing in...

news Sat, Jan 05, 2013 - 1:00pm

Dan Stacey and his wife, Tammey, chose the Hubbard County area to raise their family. Dan will start as Hubbard County's District 4 commissioner this year.

Dan Stacey hopes to give back to community as commissioner

Dan Stacey is the quintessential nice guy. Those are the first words universally used to describe Hubbard County District 4's new commissioner. He's perennially optimistic, despite setbacks that would make...

news / local Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 1:00pm

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