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Cattle numbers down in Wadena area

Last summer's drought made headlines around the state. What people may not realize, however, is that as farms struggle to deal with lack of water, cattle ranches have been drying...

news / region Mon, Feb 18, 2013 - 8:35am

Water projects are among the priorities for Park Rapids city leaders. (Enterprise file photo)

Park Rapids looks at 2013 CIP

Park Rapids council members are looking at several major projects in the next few years that could lead to a significant increase in the levy. A public hearing has been...

news Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

The Fosston incinerator would like to take Hubbard County's waste, but currently is at capacity for burning it. An expansion is years in the future. (Submitted photo)

Hubbard County looks at new options for trash disposal

To burn or not to burn. That is the question. Hubbard County commissioners Tuesday mulled over the issue of waste disposal and the future. As waste piles up, the options...

news / environment Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

Rep. Steve Green

Green schedules town hall meetings

State Rep. Steve Green, R-Fosston, will be holding two town hall meetings in the upcoming weeks. Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. he will be at West 40 Restaurant, 906...

news Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

Hundreds of Minnesotans brought signs of many types to the state Capitol on Thursday as they rallied on behalf of same-sex marriage. Don Davis / Forum News Service

Hundreds make push in Minnesota for gay marriage

ST. PAUL - Three mothers of gay men joined hundreds of others in the Minnesota Capitol on Thursday with one goal. "It's important that they be treated equally," Mabel Galvin...

news Fri, Feb 15, 2013 - 7:55am

A 'welcome mat' similar to one created in Portland, Ore. will be introduced Saturday at the library with all ages and abilities welcome to contribute to the project. (Submitted photo)

Welcome mat to be created for GFO

The Park Rapids lakes area will be rolling out the red (green, yellow, blue) carpet for the governor on fishing opener. Literally. A monstrous, multi-colored woven "welcome mat" will be...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Support is needed for 2013 GFO

The 2013 Governor's Fishing Opener in Park Rapids is approaching faster than you might think. Currently, committee members are looking for four varying levels of support. First, the group has...

news / outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Alessia Harmon, whose brother and sister rescued her after she fell through the ice on Fish Hook Lake New Year's Day, finally became a caped crusader. When siblings Parker and Lydia pulled her out of the lake, Alessia became consumed with the idea of superheroes wearing capes. Grandmother Sue Harmon obliged and stitched up her new cape. Parker and Lydia passed. (Submitted photo)

Getting her cape

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

It took members of the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers nearly two hours Saturday to fell this partial pine, a victim of the July 2012 blowdown at the park. The top was sheared off. Park officials said only a third of the northern end of the park was visibly impacted by the storm. They decided to clear the dead wood in this demonstration. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Old time logging captivates the young

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Legislators to meet in PR, area, with constituents

This Friday and Saturday, State Senator Rod Skoe (DFL-Clearbrook) will meet with constituents across Senate District 2. Representative Roger Erickson will co-host this weekend's legislative town halls with Senator Skoe...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Brett Kent

Bees earning their room and board

Hello, folks, welcome to a mid-winter edition of the Beehive. I thought I would check in with you folks and let you know how the bees are doing, and what...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Free irrigation clinics to be offered in Osage later this month

The local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), East Ottertail SWCD, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are offering free irrigation clinics Feb. 26-27. Three...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Nevis Council member resigns; expansion plan for school approved

The Nevis City Council authorized a conditional use permit and parcel combination in a residential area to accommodate a school expansion plan that should be completed by fall. The vote...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

TURNING BACK THE PAGES OF TIME

100 years ago (1913) "The most important piece of temperance legislation," the Webb Liquor Measure, was reported to have passed the congressional House and Senate by large votes. "For years...

news Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Cathy Lindquist

SBDC offers free business assistance

Once a month, a consultant from the Minnesota Small Business Development Center arrives in Park Rapids to meet with small business owners and entrepreneurs, at no charge. The guidance is...

news / business Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

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