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It is with a joyful heart that we express our sincere thanks to our area's businesses, our Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, local leaders, many dedicated volunteers, the...

Each year, Americans generate millions of tons of waste in our homes and communities. The Environmental Protection Agency is challenging people to conserve our natural resources by committing to reduce,...

In your Saturday edition, you reported that the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office and Park Rapids Police Department will increase drunk driving enforcement during a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled...

President Obama is claiming a voters mandate even though he won by a very slim margin of the popular vote and received fewer votes than his first election. Since the...

The Century PTA has completed its fall label contest. Members want to thank all the students, teachers, parents, volunteers and community members for taking the time to cut and send...

Women played a major role in the recent election, and they made important strides in Congress. According to the Center for American Women and Politics, the largest number of women...

When I look back on my life, I see many tears of joy and sadness, for which I am very thankful. When I look back at what I have accomplished.....

We were heartened by the letter by Paul Utke (Republicans must accept election results and move on - Nov. 12, 2012). Paul states the election is over and we must...

Don't let yourself become a victim of a silent killer. Take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It's not a threat to take lightly. CO is the leading cause of...

If you've been shopping locally lately you've probably been asked if you want Jingle Bells tickets as you purchase your merchandise. Yes, Christmas is already in the air and it's...

I would like to remind people of the annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse, which is coming up Dec. 6 and 7. The money that is raised by the Radiothon...

As our Legislators, some new, some not, get ready to head back to St.

I'm a past president, among other things, of the Twin Cities Council of the Navy League of the United States. One of our functions is to try to insure that...

The first presidential election I voted in was in l968. The last election I'll vote in will be 20l2. When the state of Minnesota turned down the voter ID amendment,...

We, the Hubbard County Republicans, would like to thank our local media for providing the forum and support and endorsement of many of the Republican candidates. Although we may be...