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By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com An Aquatic Invaders Summit, a first-ever held in St. Cloud last week, drew representation from over 50 Minnesota counties as well as watershed districts and lake association groups. Hubbard County’s AIS Task Force chair Ken...

By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com The amendments to update the county’s ordinance addressing the sale of liquor - specifically discouraging sales to minors - earned approval this week from county commissioners. “The real teeth of this is holding business establishments...

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...

By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com Kay Rave has assumed the position of Hubbard County Finance Director/ Auditor/Treasurer, arriving for her first day on the job Monday. “I have a lot to learn, but I like a challenge, so here I am,” she said of her new role,...

By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com Menahga Elementary School is one of 22 schools being recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Celebration school for their efforts to increase student achievement. This year, 143 schools applied for the honor....

By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com Hubbard County’s commercial solid waste accounts are soon to see a significant increase in assessments, instituted over a three-year period. At this week’s county board meeting, Solid Waste administrator Jed Nordin presented...