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February 18, 2015

Mathisrud named PR City Planner

By Anna Erickson aerickson@parkrapidsenterprise.com Ryan Mathisrud is the new Park Rapids City Planner. Mathisrud comes to Park Rapids from Ottumwa, Iowa, where he was City Planner. In Ottumwa, he worked with downtown groups on historic preservation in the city. He grew up in...

news / local February 18, 2015 - 9:30am

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December 13, 2014

Friends of Headwaters announces new legal partnership

Friends of the Headwaters (FOH), Hubbard County’s grassroots organization fighting for an alternative route for the proposed Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline, announced that they have signed an agreement with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) for legal representation...

news / local December 13, 2014 - 12:47pm

City advises measures to avoid frozen water lines

By John McKinney / Park Rapids City Administrator Last winter, 2013-14, due to extreme weather conditions many residents experienced frozen water service lines into their property. The City of Park Rapids suggested city residents test their water temperature regularly and if...

news / local December 13, 2014 - 12:44pm

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Hundreds of prizes given out at annual Jingle Bells Gala

Many who attended the annual Jingle Bells Gala walked away with a prize. More than 100 door prizes were given out at Century School and three of the $400 Chamber bucks prizes were claimed. Janet Miller claimed two of the $400 Chamber Bucks prizes. Two of her numbers were called...

news / local December 13, 2014 - 12:35pm

Main street jewelry fixture closing at year’s end

When 2014 comes to a conclusion, a retail icon on Main will close, Marilyn Monroe and the Albrechts bidding farewell to generations of clientele. Jewelry, Kathy Albrecht has observed, is not a necessity. But as poet George Eliot reflected, “Gems have a life in them, their...

news / local December 13, 2014 - 12:26pm

December 3, 2014

Tree lit up in downtown PR

By Anna Erickson aerickson@parkrapidsenterprise.com Frigid temperatures Friday night didn’t keep people away from downtown Park Rapids for the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Sampler. People were in good spirits as they sang Christmas carols...

news / local December 3, 2014 - 11:12am

November 5, 2014

Mikesh earns second term as Park Rapids mayor

Mayor Pat Mikesh was re-elected to a second term in Park Rapids, defeating challenger Pam Hauber. Mikesh received 65.7 percent of the votes (774) to Hauber's 33.79 percent (398) votes. Erika Randall and Paul Utke were re-elected to the city council. Their seats were unconte...

news / local November 5, 2014 - 8:29am

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October 19, 2014

City working to maintain its 30+ buildings

By Anna Erickson aerickson@parkrapidsenterprise.com The Park Rapids City Council learned that several of its more than 30 structures are...

news / local October 19, 2014 - 1:04pm

October 9, 2014

"This old house" being dismantled in Park Rapids

By Sarah Smith ssmith@parkrapidsenterprise.com A massive salvage operation is taking place in downtown Park Rapids of a nearly century-old house being razed for a strip mall. The home at 413 South Park Avenue (Highway 71) was built in 1920. It will meet a wrecking...

news / local October 9, 2014 - 8:26am

October 8, 2014

Park Rapids PEO awards announced

Park Rapids PEO Chapter T announces that three individuals have received educational awards from the PEO International Organization. Kim Harmon of Park Rapids received a $1,200 grant to attend St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in Occupational...

news / local October 8, 2014 - 10:07am

September 27, 2014

Armory project picks up steam

The Armory Square redevelopment project in downtown Park Rapids is gaining momentum as new events and performances are being added to the program schedule this fall. Meanwhile, the Park Rapids Community Development Corporation (PRCDC) has been busy working behind the scenes on...

news / local September 27, 2014 - 10:25am

September 24, 2014

‘Great Northern Radio Show’ performing at Armory Saturday

An original production of Northern Community Radio, the Great Northern Radio Show airs from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Armory Square theater stage in downtown Park Rapids. Free tickets are available for those attending the live broadcast. You must be seated by 4:30 p.m....

news / local September 24, 2014 - 9:30am

A watercolor workshop

By Anna Erickson aerickson@parkrapidsenterprise.com Painting enthusiasts delved into watercolors and acrylics with well-known Tulsa, Okla.,...

news / local September 24, 2014 - 9:12am

Dogs Paw on Highway 34 expanding

By Nick Longworth nlongworth@parkrapidsenterprise.com Dogs Paw - located along Highway 34, a couple of miles west of Park Rapids – is expanding. Currently...

business September 24, 2014 - 8:55am

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