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Park Rapids · Park RapidsLakeport Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department joined personnel from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to knock down a wildland fire Monday morning in Hubbard County. According to Lakeport Fire Chief Kevin Day, a grass fire was reported around 10:20 a.m. on 245th Avenue, about a half-mile off County Road 16 in Guthrie Township. “The fire department was first on scene,” said Day. “We got it under c…See the Story
Three departments battle wildland fire in Guthrie Twp.
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsThe Nevis Tech-No-Tigers finished 13th in the 2024 Minnesota State High School League Robotics State Tournament held at Williams Arena Saturday, May 4. “Out of the 197 robotics teams in the state, only 36 teams earned an invitation to this intense, one-day tournament,” mentor Olaf Netteberg said. “We completed the season as the 13th most successful team in Minnesota.” Netteberg said, since the tournament is the last event of the competition …See the Story
Nevis robotics team finishes 13th at state
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsAfter conferring with the city attorney, Menahga interim city clerk-treasurer Jensine Kurtti reported that there were no Open Meeting Law violations in March. Kurtti submitted a letter to the city council on April 29 to address the concerns. At an April 8 meeting, council member Jody Bjornson questioned the legality of limiting public access to two meetings. “I have spoken with the city attorney and he assures me that neither of those situati…See the Story
Kurtti clarifies Open Meeting Law concerns
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsSeptic systems and wells are things rural homeowners often don't think about – until there is a problem. Kal Larson is an environmental specialist with Hubbard County Environmental Services Office (ESO). While they primarily deal with septic systems, they also provide free water-testing kits for wells.
How septic systems work
All of a home’s used water and toilet waste go into the septic tank, Larson said. Inside the tank, there are three laye…See the Story
A homeowner’s guide to septic systems and wells
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsAdam Thompson of Menahga graduated from Valley City State University (VCSU), located in Valley City, N.D., during the 2023 winter commencement ceremony. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in health and exercise science, with concentrations in sports management, strength and conditioning and also earned a coaching minor. Thompson also played baseball for the VCSU Vikings, earning recognition as a Scholar Athlete and being named …See the Story
STUDENT NEWS: May 6, 2024
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsPark Rapids Area High School students donned finery and struck poses at the Grand March on Saturday, May 4. Eighty-seven couples – and occasionally, triplets – promenaded before friends and family, weaving first through the auditorium, then the gymnasium.
The theme of this year’s prom centered around "Mama Mia." The title of prom, “Voulez-vous danser avec moi?,” is French for “Will you dance with me?”
Post-prom activities into the wee hours…See the Story
Park Rapids prom asks 'Voulez-vous danser avec moi?'
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsThe Park Rapids Enterprise is hosting its first-ever Loon Chick Hatching Contest. Using the official entry form in the Wednesday, May 8 or Saturday, March 11 print or e-editions of the Enterprise, guess the date that the first loon chick will hatch on Big Mantrap Lake. The contest is open to all ages. Entrants who correctly guess the day of the first loon hatchling will be entered into a drawing. The first entry drawn will be awarded a six-…See the Story
When will the loon chick hatch? Win prize by guessing correctly
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Park Rapids · Park RapidsKnowledge truly is power. Lisa Lovering, senior financial fraud investigator for the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC), says awareness of scam or fraud tactics makes you 80% less likely to become a victim. If you are aware and still become a victim, Lovering continues, you are 40% less likely to suffer a significant loss. That’s why Lovering shares prevention tactics in presentations around the state. There are only two investigators…See the Story
Awareness is key to avoiding senior scams, says Minnesota investigator
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