Training

"Tri" better. Local athletes interested in improving their triathlon times – and perhaps joining the winner’s circle – are invited to a series of training workshops. The free lessons are sponsored by the Northwoods Triathlon, Chase the Police Triathlon, Headwaters Triathlon...

By Jean Ruzicka jruzicka@parkrapidsenterprise.com Lori Jo Turner is “tapping into the unconditional love of dogs” to continue her passion as a canine trainer. Josie, her adopted border collie, is credited with a return to a childhood passion.

The Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) notified Minnesota's 790 fire departments of their 2012 training reimbursement grants. The statewide grant total exceeds $2 million. Locally, departments received: n Park Rapids, $2,648.10; n Nevis, $1,731.45; n...