Hubbard County

Trying to get an exact handle on jail costs was like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall Tuesday for the Hubbard County Board. In a work session, the board tried to figure if it’s worth expanding the jail capacity to accommodate neighboring counties’ inmates, or whether in doing...

On Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. the Hubbard County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment approved one variance application, while tabling two others for further discussion. With all members of the board present, discussion began by approving past meeting minutes and the current...

Hubbard County Commissioners will discuss again how successful they want the county jail to be in light of a recent announcement that the state needs to move 1,000 inmates to local facilities. Potentially it could add 30 inmates to the current daily population and bring...

The Park Rapids lakes area is in the mist of our busy summer season and we’ve had a great few weeks filled with lots of activities and fun for everyone. Fourth of July events, Menahga Midsummer, Nevis Pig Races, 2nd Street Stage, Bite of Park Rapids and more have given us plenty...

In the end, it entailed moving 67 voters into another district. The county's finalized redistricting plan was the easiest one presented, the one that didn't necessitate extra elections, and the one that didn't disrupt Park Rapids' representation in the county.

Fifteen Hubbard County personnel will begin classes at M State Jan.

A driver believed to be from Nevis led Park Rapids police and Hubbard County deputies on chase this morning that reached speeds of 110 mph. A county squad car was slightly damaged, said Sheriff Cory Aukes. Park Rapids Police began the pursuit near Century School in a residential...