Residents Guide 2022

Residents Hubbard County

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218.237.2350

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Welcome

What ’s inside 2022 GUIDE TO HUBBARD COUNTY

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ADMINISTRATION

Todd Keute, Publisher tkeute@bemidjipioneer.com Diann Drew, Business Mgr. ddrew@echopress.com Karen Holtan, Operations Coordinator kholtan@parkrapidsenterprise.com

EDITORIAL STAFF

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ADVERTISING

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CIRCULATION

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LAYOUT & DESIGN

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Our Residents Guide offers one convenient source for finding out about resources available in Hubbard County.

The guide is updated annually to provide the most accurate information possible.

Senior Services.........................................29 Townships................................................30 Food Shelves ............................................31 Lakeshore information...................... 34-35 Agriculture Services.................................37 Medical Services................................. 39-42

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EDUCATION

If there is something missing that you would like to see included in next year’s guide, feel free to visit the Enterprise at 1011 First St. E., Suite 6, Park Rapids MN 56470, call 732-3364 or email sgeisen@ parkrapidsenterprise.com.

The staff thanks all the individuals and organizations who provided the information, as well as the advertisers who make it possible to publish it.

HISTORY

Landmarks................................ 8, 10-12,14

COMMUNITY

Business Index........................................... 6 Federal & State Officials..........................16 Community Overview................... ….17-18 Hubbard County Board..................... 19-20 Recycling.................................................. 22 Transportation........................................ 23 Park Rapids City Council.........................24 Nevis City Council....................................26 Akeley City Council..................................28

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Laporte School................................... 44-45 Park Rapids School............................ 46-47 Nevis School....................................... 48-49

CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS

Area Organizations........................... 50-51 Church Listings........................................52 Cemeteries................................................53

BUSINESS

Downtown Business Association............54 Chamber of Commerce............................55

HEARTLAND LAKES

Development Commission................ 56-57 Industries ................................................58 Small Business Development Center......59 Auto Directory..........................................63 Contractor Directory........................ 65-67

PARKS & RECREATION

Itasca State Park .......................... 61-62, 64 North Country Trail ................................68

ENTERTAINMENT

Arts Organizations............................ 69-70

OFFICE HOURS

The Park Rapids Enterprise front office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

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Business Index APPLIANCES

Harvala Appliance ����������������������������������������������������31

ASSISTED LIVING

Heritage Community ����������������������������������������������29 Knute Nelson �������������������������������������������������������������� 3

ATTORNEYS

Thomason, Swanson & Zahn, PLLC ����������������������������������������������������������������59

AUCTIONEER

Jokela Auction Co ���������������������������������������������������53

AUTO DETAILING/REPAIR/ SALES/PARTS/TOWING

Advanced Automotive �������������������������������������������63 Exhaust Pros �������������������������������������������������������������63 Farrington Towing ���������������������������������������������������63 Heartland Maintenance & Repair, LLC ���������������63 Josh’s Collision Center ������������������������������������������63 J & J Autobody ���������������������������������������������������������63 Premier Lube & Repair �������������������������������������������63 Thielen Motors, Inc �������������������������������������������������35

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Hangar ���������������������������������������������������������������53

BUTCHER

Main Street Meats ��������������������������������������������������� 57

CABINETRY

Eischens Wood Products ���������������������������������������61 Eischens Wood Products Contractor �����������������65

CHURCHES

Abide Vineyard Church ����������������������������������������� 44 Eastside Christian Church ������������������������������������� 43 Faithbridge Church �������������������������������������������������45 Hubbard United Methodist Church ������������������ 45 Riverside United Methodist Church �������������������45 St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church ���������������45 Trinity Church �����������������������������������������������������������45

CONCRETE

KL Concrete, LLC �����������������������������������������������������66 Menahga Concrete ������������������������������������������������� 67

CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTOR

Budget Exteriors ������������������������������������������������������65 Emcon, Inc �����������������������������������������������������������������65 Lindow Construction, Inc ���������������������������������������66 Pro Contractors Inc ������������������������������������������������� 67 Racer Construction, Inc ������������������������������������������ 67

DINING

Becida Bar & Grill ���������������������������������������������������53.

EDUCATION

Mahube-OTWA �������������������������������������������������������� 57 Mahube-OTWA Head Start ������������������������������������61

ELECTRIC COMPANY

Itasca Mantrap Elec. Coop �������������������������������������41

ELECTRICIANS

Bergstrom Electric ����������������������������������������������������11 Hansen’s Electric �����������������������������������������������������66 Hoffman Electric ������������������������������������������������������66 Marchell Electric, Inc �����������������������������������������������66 Steve’s Electric Service, Inc ���������������������������������� 67 Northern Pines Plumbing Heating & Electric ������� 67

EXCAVATING

Backhoe Pete �����������������������������������������������������������65 Racer Construction, Inc ������������������������������������������ 67 Thelen’s Excavating &Septic, Inc ������������������������ 67

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Citizens National Bank �������������������������������������������39 Community First Bank �������������������������������������������� 33 Northwoods Bank ��������������������������������������������������� 37 Trustar Federal Credit Union ������������������������������� 27

FUEL

Cenex-Lakes Area Co-op �������������������������������������� 33

GIFTS

Irene’s Favorite Things �������������������������������������������31

GLASS/AUTO

Residential/Commercial Craig’s Glass, LLC ����������������������������������������������������65

GROCERY STORES/MEAT MARKET

Hugo’s �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Coborn’s ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Main Street Meats ��������������������������������������������������� 57

HARDWARE

Cwilka Ace Hardware ��������������������������������������������25 L&M Fleet ������������������������������������������������������������������ 27

HANDYMAN

Do It Right Handyman, LLC �����������������������������������48

HEATING/PLUMBING/AIR CONDITIONING

Ackerman Plumbing & Heating, LLC ������������������65 Leading Edge Mechanical ������������������������������������66 Northern Pines Plumbing, Heating & Electric ������ 67 Park Rapids Plumbing, Heating & Cooling ������ 67 True North Mechanical ������������������������������������������� 67

HOME-BASED BUSINESSES

Mary Kay ���������������������������������������������������������������������61

LOGGING

Kimball’s Logging Inc ���������������������������������������������66

MASONRY

Burlingame Masonry ����������������������������������������������65

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

ProvidaCare ��������������������������������������������������������������48

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Essentia Health ��������������������������������������������������������� 17 CHI St. Joseph’s Health ����������������������������������������� 72 Naturale Alternatives �����������������������������������������������19 Sanford Health ����������������������������������������������������������13

PEST CONTROL

North Star Pest Control ������������������������������������������ 67

PET CARE

Snuggle’n Snooze Inn ���������������������������������������������51

PHARMACY

Coborn’s ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 5

PORTABLE TOILETS

Potty Shacks ������������������������������������������������������������� 67

PRODUCE

Carter’s Farm �����������������������������������������������������������48

PROPANE

Cenex Lakes Area Cooperative �������������������������� 33 Beaudry Oil ���������������������������������������������������������������55

REAL ESTATE

Affinity Real Estate ��������������������������������������������������55

RENTAL

R&R Rental �����������������������������������������������������������������21

RECYCLING

Hubbard County Solid Waste ��������������������������������� 9

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

HOME CARE SERVICES

North Star Nursing ��������������������������������������������������55

Potty Shacks ������������������������������������������������������������ 67 Racer Construction ������������������������������������������������� 67 Thelen’s Excavating & Septic ������������������������������� 67

HOME FURNISHINGS

SIDING

INFORMATION

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Beds Plus ������������������������������������������������������������������� 47 Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce �������������������61

INSURANCE

Farmers Union �������������������������������������������������������� 61 Headwaters Retirement Services ����������������������� 37 Humana ����������������������������������������������������������������������55 State Farm �����������������������������������������������������������������48

JEWELRY

Price’s Fine Jewelry �������������������������������������������������41

LAKE ASSOCIATION

Hubbard County COLA ���������������������������������������������7

LANDSCAPING

Sunshine Lawn & Landscape ��������������������������������15

LICENSES-FISHING/HUNTING

L&M Fleet ������������������������������������������������������������������23

LIQUOR

ABC Seamless ����������������������������������������������������������53 L&M Fleet ������������������������������������������������������������������23 Cwikla Ace Hardware ��������������������������������������������25

SPORTING & OUTDOORS GOODS

L&M Fleet ������������������������������������������������������������������23

TILE

Kountry Tile & Stone �����������������������������������������������66

TOURISM/INFORMATION

Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce �������������������61

TOWING

Farrington Towing ���������������������������������������������������63

TRANSIT SERVICES

Heartland Express ����������������������������������������������������21

TREE SERVICE

Northwoods 1st Tree Service ������������������������������� 47

Rapids Spirits ������������������������������������������������������������� 71 Dorset Corner Liquor ����������������������������������������������31

VETERINARIAN

LOCKSMITH

WELDING

Kent Reeve Locksmithing ��������������������������������������66

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Town and Country Animal Clinic �������������������������59 Darchuk’s Fabrication ��������������������������������������������65

Keep your waters pristine.

Commit to STOP the Spread of Aquatic Hitchhikers • Clean, Drain and Dry Your Gear and Equipment Before Moving Between Lakes • Clean Off Any Mud, Aquatic Plants and Animals • Drain Water....Bilge, Live Well, Bait and Ballast Bags • Use Bottled or Tap Water to Transport Your Bait Schedule Your FREE Boat Decontamination - mndnr.gov/decon Park Rapids 218-252-6738

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Landmarks

Armory Arts and Events Center is a multi-purpose community venue The Armory Arts and Events Center (AAEC) finally has its time in the spotlight.

The city of Park Rapids purchased the renovated building in May 2020 through a grant provided by the State of Minnesota, but the COVID pandemic limited use of the facility.

Last year, the AAEC hosted a Northern Light Opera Company musical, a playwright workshop, Just for Kix dance practices, Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning programs, a Blank Canvas Gallery art exhibit and more.

“We’ve got a lot of rental agreements going. We’ve got a lot of people that have finally discovered the Armory and are utilizing it – from people renting it for a baby shower to training classes. So there’s a lot going on,” said operations and events manager Julie Kjenaas. “People are becoming aware that our doors are open and what a great space it is for Park Rapids.”

The Armory is suited to host several community events throughout the year, such as exhibits, trade shows, conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings and much more.

The building’s large and small spaces, plus flexible seating arrangements, are suitable for many purposes.

AAEC’s board of directors is responsible for management of this unique community space.

AAEC has established a capital fundraising campaign to obtain funding to acquire telescopic seating and other needed improvements.

Kjenaas said the building is a work in progress.

“We’ve been working on our concept for the future,” she said.

The AAEC office space on the ground floor has been renovated. “We’re looking to create an art gallery where artists can rent some space,” she said.

In August 2021, an AmeriCorps member joined the staff.

Through Lead For Minnesota, a division of AmeriCorps, Will Olson is living and working in Park Rapids over the course of the two-year, paid fellowship.

As arts and culture coordinator, Olson is tasked with conducting community-wide outreach to position the AAEC as a destination venue and to ensure its sustainability.

Olson will visit other towns in Minnesota with entertainment centers in order to learn their best practices in venue management, educational partnerships and community events.

Olson will also assist with developing the Armory’s strategic plan and programming.

“We’re looking at creating some of our own programming,” Kjenaas said, such as musical events. The AAEC recently purchased a sound system for this purpose.

To contact Kjenaas to discuss reservations, make a donation or for more information, call 218-237-3722 or visit parkrapidsarmory.org. The AAEC is located at 203 Park Ave. S. in Park Rapids.

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KEEP OUR LAKE COUNTRY CLEAN!

KEEP YOUR GARBAGE OUT OF THE LANDFILL – Pitch-in and reduce your waste by requesting less packaging, buy in bulk, reduce junk mail and recycle all you can!

RECYCLING DROP OFF CONTAINERS In Hubbard County Are Located At:

Aluminum Cans

Glass

Hubbard County Recycling 218-732-1468

DROP OFF SITES ARE OPEN AT ALL TIMES OR DROP RECYCLABLES AT BOTH TRANSFER STATIONS

Park Rapids Coborn’s (Back Parking Lot) Cwikla ACE Hardware Hugo’s Walmart (Parking Lot) Lake George Town Hall Laporte Hwy 200 & Cty 39 Hubbard Community Center Becida Bar & Grill Arago Town Hall Farden Twp. Grace Lake Bar & Grill City of Akeley Behind Liquor Store Nevis County Public Works Lot Benedict Hardware Store Backwoods Bar and Grill

Building or expanding a business? Call for project site recycling bins.

Commercial businesses or large volumes of recycling – call for FREE pick-up & schedule

Junk Mail & Office Paper

Magazines & rs Newspape

HUBBARD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT Josh Holte, Solid Waste Administrator 812 Henrietta Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 732 – 9568 Email: josh.holte@co.hubbard.mn.us

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION (218) 732-9181 Located East of Park Rapids on Hwy. 34, then South on County Road 6, (812 Henrietta Ave S) Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m NORTH TRANSFER STATION (218) 224-2100 Located 1 mi. North of Jct. of U.S. Hwy. 71 & 200 at Kabekona Corners, (41304 U.S. Highway 71, Laporte, MN) Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

BOTH STATIONS: Accept all solid waste, recyclables and demolition debris. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

NEWS AND REMINDERS

#1 Plastic

#2 Plastic

Be sure to place items that are still usable in the reuse bunker/area and check out the bunker to see if you can find any discarded items to reuse or recycle.

Only recycle what is listed on the recycling labels. Plastic bags can be recycled at Walmart or Coborn’s in Park Rapids. Agricultural plastics including silage and bale wrap, along with boat wrap and greenhouse film can be brought in separately to either transfer station to be recycled.

Hubbard County has an organics recycling program for food waste. If you would like to sign up for the program, you can register on-line at co.hubbard.mn.us/waste. There is a drop off container located at the south transfer station.

If you have any questions email: solidwaste@co.hubbard.mn.us or call (218) 732-1468

NON-HUBBARD COUNTY RESIDENTS

Cardboard

May purchase an annual disposal permit for household waste only (at the transfer station or solid waste office) or may pay as they throw at the transfer station.

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Landmarks

Unique landmarks dot the county

PARK RAPIDS

► The original Hubbard County Courthouse, located at 3rd St. and Court Ave., was built in 1900. A fine example of Victorian design, it is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. It is the home of the Hubbard County Historical Society and Nemeth Art Center. ► The U.S. Post Office, at the corner of Park Avenue (Hwy. 71) and 3rd St., was occupied in 1939. In 1940, well-known Minnesota sculptor Alonzo Hauser carved oak figures for the post office as part of the Section of Fine Arts, administered by the U.S. Treasury. These large figures depict a lumberjack, an Indian and a scene of lakes, deer and pines and are located in the lobby. Atop the brick building are a cupola and unique weathervane. The old granite steps were removed in 2006. ► Main Avenue parking – a street wide enough to accommodate center and side parking – is a curiosity and a memorable feature of the town. It is said since Park Rapids originally was a logging community, the street was laid out so wide to allow teamsters to turn their horses around. It also has been said the street was made wide so piles of lumber could be stacked in the center to dry. Both stories may be right. ► The fire bell, displayed in front of the fire hall on Hwy. 71 south, was presented to the fire department by James B. Cutler in 1895. The Park Rapids Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its centennial in 1991.

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On November 1st, 2021 Bergstrom Electric became the new owner of Lee Davis Electric. We thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the highest quality of service in the industry.

Commercial • Residential Industrial • Trenching

218-732-8304

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Landmarks

Local libraries, newspaper, museums, other valuable resources PARK RAPIDS AREA LIBRARY

Park Rapids Area Library is a branch of the Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS). It offer wireless internet access, public computer use and the capability to print, scan, and fax documents.

Library cards are free to residents of the five counties within KRLS, and can be used at any of our branches. Items available for checkout are books, audiobooks, music, movies and magazines. A KRLS library card also provides access to digital platforms including CloudLibrary, Flipster and Hoopla. Guests who have library cards from another regional library system in Minnesota can use their cards to check out our non-digital items.

The library is located at 210 1st St. West, near the intersection of State Hwy. 34 and Main Ave. For more information, call (218) 732-4966, visit krls. org, email parkrapids@krls.org or find the Park Rapids Area Library’s Facebook page.

PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

Founded in 1882, the Park Rapids Enterprise is Hubbard County’s oldest continuous business venture. It was the first newspaper established north of the Northern Pacific Railroad in Minnesota. The Park Rapids Enterprise is committed to providing the most complete local news coverage in the region. The Enterprise publishes Wednesday and Saturday each week with continuous online updates. Serving the communities of Park Rapids, Nevis, Akeley, Menahga, Dorset, Lake George, Osage and the surrounding lakes area, the award-winning Enterprise is the most comprehensive news source in the area and the official newspaper of Hubbard County. To subscribe, call the office 732-3364 or email Kathy Dennis at kdennis@parkrapidsenterprise.com or stop in at the Bruhn Plaza office at 1011 First St. E., Suite 6, Park Rapids.

HEADWATERS CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING The Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning (HCLL) is a nonprofit, educational organization. Since 2001, HCLL has hosted presentations on a variety of historical, artistic, scientific and public policy topics. The programs are free and open to all ages. DVDs of recorded programs are available to check out at the Park Rapids Area Library. For more information, contact Marty Leistikow at 218-699-3527 or hcllemail@gmail.com.

ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL

Dedicated in August 2003, the memorial is devoted to the memory of all veterans of all wars and branches of the service.

Visitors will find granite monoliths commemorating past wars and a stone walkway and benches commemorating individual veterans. Construction has started on the All Veterans Memorial Interpretive and Educational Center. The lighted area is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The memorial is located on Hwy. 71 south, adjacent to the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

HUBBARD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Hubbard County Historical Museum is located in the original Hubbard County Courthouse, built in 1900 and located at 301 Court Street, Park Rapids. The interior of the museum retains the original tin ceilings, eight vaults and the gilded, 14-karat gold lettering on the office doors. Delve into the beginnings of Hubbard County. Each room depicts a different aspect of early life in the area.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 1 through Sept. 30. More info at 732-5237, historicalmuseum@ arvig.net or www.hubbardcountyhistory.org.

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YOU DON’T NEED AN ILLNESS TO NEED A DOCTOR. Regular wellness visits with a primary care physician or provider at Sanford Health can lead to better overall health. Better health care starts with a provider who’s a familiar face. Someone who actually knows you and understands your concerns and your goals.

323-299-198 1/21

We’re here before you need us. We’re here when you need us. We’re here after you need us.

Call (218) 699-3121 to schedule a visit at the Park Rapids Clinic.

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Landmarks

collection of pictures and artifacts portraying the early Akeley history when the largest sawmill in the state was located here and the population was between 3,000 and 4,000. When volunteers are available, the museum is open daily from 1-4 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

AKELEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Located in the Akeley Regional Community Center, the library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

There are two computers with internet access and a printer.

Books for all ages, including a genealogy section.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Park Rapids Community Education offers classes and activities to all ages, birth to senior citizens. Visit www.parkrapidscomed. com or call 237-6600.

To contact Nevis Community Education, email coordinator Katie Rittgers at krittgers@nevis308.org. The official website is sites.google.com/nevis308.org/nevis-community-ed/home.

Laporte Community Education is managed by Lisa Moss at lisa.moss@laporte.k12.mn.us or 218-224-2288, ext. 146.

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AKELEY PAUL BUNYAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum is located on Main Street, immediately behind the large statue of Paul Bunyan. It opened in 1984 and contains an interesting Continued from page 10

► The Fish Hook mill pond and dam at Rice Park (and the state fish hatchery) still bear evidence of what was once the site of the town’s first sawmill and flour mill. They were built by Franklin C. Rice who came here in 1881 and founded the village of Park Rapids. In 1908 the voters gave Rice the franchise for the town’s electricity.

TWO INLETS

The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at St. Mary’s Church, Two Inlets, is a replica of the one in France with life-size statues of our Lady and Saint Bernadette, Stations of the Cross set in fieldstone frames and an outdoor altar.

NEVIS

Muskie Park, located just north of Highway 34 in Nevis, is the home of the Tiger Muskie erected in the early 1950s.

Trees were planted in the park in honor of Nevis’ World War I dead and now the park has a veterans memorial with a lighted flagpole, flower bed, honorarium benches and a walkway. A pavilion was dedicated in the park in 1993 with an enclosed stand for food sales and shelter for picnic tables.

DORSET AREA

First English Lutheran Church in Dorset, dedicated in 1936, is built of hand-split fieldstone gathered from neighboring farms.

OSAGE

Straight Lake is the source of Straight River. The 15 river miles between the dam at Straight Lake and the river’s confluence with the Fish Hook River is one of the premier brown trout streams in the state. Such natural reproduction is a rarity. Trout Unlimited promotes catch and release so trophy-size fish can continue to thrive here.

The former school on Hwy. 34 was built in 1938 during the WPA era. The building was the center of activity when Osage celebrated its centennial in 1991. The parade was so long, organizers considered having the parade stand still and the spectators walk around so the front would not catch the back and block the streets.

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Your federal and state elected officials CONGRESS

Pete Stauber (R) U.S. Rep. Congressional District 8, 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515.

202-225-6211 www.stauber.house.gov

Tina Smith (D) U.S. Senator 720 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510.

202-224-5641. www.smith.senate.gov

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

STATE SENATOR

Paul Utke (R) District 2 95 University Ave. West, Minnesota Senate Bldg, Room 3403, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-9651 sen.paul.utke@senate.mn.

Amy Klobuchar (D) U.S. Senator 425 Dirksen Senate Bldg., Washington, DC 20510.

202-224-3244. www.klobuchar.senate.gov

Matt Grossell (R) District 2A 227 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-4265 rep.matt.grossell@house.mn.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

► Office of Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN 55101, 800-657-3787 or www.ag.state.mn.us. ► American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, P.O. Box 14720, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (651) 645-4097, support@aclu-mn.org or www.aclu-mn.org. ► Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, 220 S. River Ridge Cir., Burnsville, MN 55337, ask@thefirstbbb.org, www.bbb.org, 651-699-1111 ► Minnesota Department of Commerce, Golden Rule Building, 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101, 800-657-3602, consumer.protection@state.mn.us or www. commerce.state.mn.us.

Steve Green (R) District 2B 315 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-9918, rep.steve.green@house.mn.

Matt Bliss (R) District 5A 311 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-5516, rep.matt.bliss@house.mn

► Federal Trade Commission for the consumer 877-FTC-HELP or www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm. ► Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, Bemidji office 218-751-9201, 1-800-450-8585 or www.lsnmlaw.org. ► Social Security Administration, Bemidji office, 2900 Hannah Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, 1-866-258-6345, www.ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213 ► Minnesota Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), 877-664-8463 or www.vinelink.com.

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Community

If you’re new to Hubbard County...

PARK RAPIDS

Founded in 1880 by rugged pioneers, farmers and loggers, this city was named for its parklike groves and the rapids on the Fishhook River. The area’s natural beauty – and source of the mighty Mississippi River – attracts residents and tourists alike. Park Rapids is the county seat for Hubbard County. Its small-town charm also boasts schools, medical services, parks, recreation, arts, an airport and business opportunities.

boat ramp and public access to Belle Taine north of Hwy. 34.

Nevis has a Civic and Commerce Association, Senior Citizens Center, a number of churches and many year-around and seasonal businesses.

AKELEY

The world’s tallest statue of Paul Bunyan and Paul’s cradle mark Akeley as home of the legendary woodsman. The Paul Bunyan Historical Society Museum, also located in the city park known as Paul’s Patio, houses artifacts from the days when Akeley was a logging boom town.

Community organizations include the Civic and Commerce, Akeley Lions, Garden Club, Senior Citizens Club and Eastern Hubbard County Fire District and Auxiliary. The city has several churches, light industry and many year-around and seasonal businesses.

The Akeley Regional Community Center is home to the Akeley Community Library, thrift store, an archery range, a dog training site and two gymnasiums. Public meeting rooms are available to rent or use.

NEVIS

The lakeside village, located on the east end of Belle Taine, is the gateway to the Paul Bunyan State Forest and 90 lakes located within a 10-mile radius.

It’s known for its huge tiger muskie, located at Muskie Park.

Nevis also offers a public beach, public dock with handicapped access, park,

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Park Rapids Hwy 34 Clinic 218-732-6300

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Hubbard County Board Hubbard County is governed by the County Board of Commissioners, elected by district.

The board meets twice a month, at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, in the boardroom on the third floor of the Hubbard County Government Center in Park Rapids.

The county has a website at www.co.hubbard.mn.us that

Ag Inspector/Parks and Recreation Greg Hensel, 237-1456 Aquatic Invasive Species 732-3890 Assessor Jamie Freeman, 732-3452 Attorney Jonathan Frieden, 732-4133 Auditor/Treasurer Kay Rave, 732-3196 County Administrator Jeff Cadwell, 732-2362 Court Administrator Camille Bessler, 732-3573 Crime Victim Services Jill Christenson, 732-4133

contains information on all departments, county ordinances, employment opportunities, lake maps, parcel maps and more.

All employees listed below may be reached by email. Their addresses are the first letter of their first names and full last names followed by the county address, for example, enerness@co.hubbard.mn.us.

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Emergency Management Scott Williams, 732-2588 Environmental Services Eric Buitenwerf, 732-3890 Extension Service Melissa Koebernick, 732-3391 Facilities Maintenance Bobby Wilkins, 732-2520 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Sam Lively, 732-2326 Heritage Living Center Kurt Hansen, 732-3329 Human Resources Gina Teems, 732-2324 Land Survey Ryan Miller, 732-3302 - 18 -

Natural Resources Mark Lohmeier, 732-4270 License Center Kay Rave, 732-3426 Passport Services Jamie Freeman, 732-3452 Public Works/Highway Department Jed Nordin, 732-3302 Recorder Lauren Anderson, 732-3552 Sheriff Cory Aukes, 732-3331 Social Services Brian Ophus, 732-1451 Solid Waste Officer Josh Holte, 732-3302 Veterans Services Officer Jerrold Bjerke, 732-3561

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David De La Hunt District 1 218-616-4029 david.delahunt @co.hubbard.mn.us

Veterans Services Office assists vets with earned benefits

Charlene Christenson District 2 218-616-2181 char.christenson @co.hubbard.mn.us

Daniel Stacey District 4 218-616-4004 dan.stacey @co.hubbard.mn.us

Tom Krueger District 3 218-616-4069 tom.krueger @co.hubbard.mn.us

Ted Van Kempen District 5 218-616-4073 ted.vankempen @co.hubbard.mn.us

The Hubbard County Veterans Services Office offers assistance and support to eligible veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits through the state and federal departments of Veterans Affairs, and provides benefit counseling, claims service, and referrals for a variety of other programs.

Veterans Service Officers Jerrold Bjerke and Darius Simon provide assistance on compensation and pension benefits, healthcare, education, insurance, home loan, military records and awards, and death benefits.

The office is located at 201 Fair Ave. in Park Rapids, and the phone number is 218-732-3561.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bjerke provides outreach in Laporte by appointment only.

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BECIDA

Smaller communities

Long Lake Theater can dine before taking in a play. Long Lake Theater draws in summer visitors from miles around. Hubbard is located at the south end of Long Lake on Hwy. 87.

In Becida, the deer are so plentiful in the fall it is a favorite place for hunters. The Becida Community Church is only about three miles away. The small community is located in the northwestern part of the county at the junction of CSAHs 9 and 3.

BENEDICT

KABEKONA

Benedict is an unincorporated community in Lakeport Township with several local businesses. The Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Trail skirts Benedict bringing winter business. Benedict is located on State Hwy. 200, southeast of Laporte.

Kabekona is located at the junction of state Highways 71 and 200 along the Kabekona River.

LAKE GEORGE

Lake George is in a natural outdoor recreation area with two lakes on its doorstep. Unique seasonal and year-round businesses make up this active community, which has its own senior citizens DORSET group and garden club. Lake George has a post office, Senior CitDorset is home to several gift shops and restaurants. Dorset izens Center, fire hall and a township hall. Many acres of stateis also the home of First English Lutheran Church. The Heartowned forest land make Lake George a prime blueberry picking land Trail is an attraction with horse stalls for public use, a park spot. Lake George is located on U.S. Hwy. 71, east of Itasca State with a picnic area and shelter and a nature walk hiking trail.

Park.

Dorset is located about a mile north of Hwy. 34 between Park LAPORTE Rapids and Nevis.

Laporte has a celebration on 4th of July weekend. Laporte is EMMAVILLE home to the Lakeport Fire Department and First Responders.

Emmaville, with a booming population in single digits, is welService organizations in Laporte include the Laporte-Benedict coming clientele at the Emmaville Store. Emmaville is located on Lions Club, Laporte Book Club, Northwoods Writers and Laporte CSAH 4 northeast of Park Rapids.

Comets 4-H Club. Laporte is located on Garfield Lake on State Hwy. 200.

GUTHRIE A community center in Guthrie is located on the old school NARY grounds. This center serves as a gathering place for community Nary’s pride and joy is its community center, an old school groups. Guthrie is located on CSAH 16 on the boundary between complete with the original stage. The Helga Town Board renoGuthrie and Hart Lake townships. vated the building for residents to use, but the center has its own board in charge of scheduling and raising money to maintain the HUBBARD facility. It has kitchen facilities and houses a library. Nary is locatThe community of Hubbard is mostly residential, except for ed in northeastern Hubbard County on CSAH 9. a fine eating establishment where those attending a play at the - 20 -

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County runs excellent recycling program

TRANSFER STATIONS

The south transfer station is located at 812 Henrietta Ave. S. in Park Rapids (east on Hwy. 34, then south approximately one-half mile on County 6). Call 218-732-1468 with questions.

The north transfer station is located at 41304 Hwy. 71, one mile north of the junction of Highways 71 and 200 (Kabekona Corner). Call 218-224-2100.

Both of the transfer stations are closed on holidays.

Different types of waste require different methods of disposal or recycling. A disposal guide is available at www. co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/public_works/solid_waste/ disposal_guide.php.

Hubbard County residents can drop off the following materials at either transfer station for no charge: fluorescent light bulbs, used oil and oil filters, furniture, white goods (stoves, refrigerators, etc.), brush/diseased tree waste and passenger vehicle tires (limits may apply).

RECYCLING, COMPOSTING

Hubbard County recycles cardboard, newspaper, magazines, phonebooks, junk mail, office paper, cans (aluminum, steel and tin), glass containers, #1 plastic and #2 plastic. These materials can be dropped off at either transfer station or at any of the recycling bins across the county.

The transfer stations will also accept lawn clippings, leaves, garden debris and vegetable waste and peelings for composting.

ELECTRONICS

Electronics, such as computer monitors, televisions and telephones (any items with a display) must be recycled by law. Electronics must be taken to either transfer station to be recycled.

Household hazardous waste is accepted all year at the south transfer station and from April 15 through Sept. 15 at the north transfer station.

Rechargeable (Ni-Cad and Lithium Ion) and button (watches, hearing aids, cameras) batteries may be dropped off at either transfer station for recycling. Lead acid batteries should be turned in where new batteries are purchased or may be dropped off at either transfer station.

General household alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) may be disposed of in the trash.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Household chemicals, paints, lawn and garden chemicals, and even some personal care products, can be hazardous.

Questions may be directed to 218-732-1468.

ORGANICS

Hubbard County also accepts organics (food waste) from residents who register for the program. Residents or businesses can register online at co.hubbard.mn.us/waste. For questions or concerns, email solidwaste@co.hubbard.mn.us or by call 218-237-1460.

LICENSED GARBAGE HAULERS

• American Disposal.......................................P. O. Box 368, Deer River, MN 56636....................................................................218-246-8729 • City Sanitary Service...................................Dan Ihrke, P. O. Box 218, Walker, MN 56484....................................................... 218-547-3633 • Waste Management....................................4107 Minnkota Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601............................................................ 218-751-1440 • Northern Pines Sanitation..........................Mitchell Nelson, P. O. Box 854, Park Rapids, MN 56470................................. 218-732-6767 • Shepard Excavating & Septic Service......42554 County Road 45 Laporte, MN 56461.........................................................218-224-2754 • City Sanitary & Roll-Off...............................Dale Anderson, P.O. Box 369, Park Rapids, MN 56470....................................218-732-9018 • T & K Outdoors Inc......................................50936 279th Ave., Bemidji MN 56601.................................................................... 218-759-2376 • Rapid Roll-Off Systems...............................Peter Meyers, 905 South St., Park Rapids, MN 56470......................................218-237-3556 • A & D Trash Collection LLC.......................58501 Grant St., Park Rapids, MN 56470................................................................ 218-255-7317 • TC Lighting Supplies & Recycling..............P.O. Box 942, Bemidji, MN 56619...............................................................................218-751-9091 • Hough, Inc.....................................................P.O Box 2, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502........................................................................218-847-7391 • AAA Roll-Off Service LLC ..........................Glen Christianson, 45755 County 19 Sebeka MN, 56477................................ 218-564-4743 • Grinning Bear Roll-off.................................Leigh Reiner, PO Box 31, Pine River MN 56474................................................... 218-851-2509 • Tom’s Sanitation..........................................Thomas Hallett, 39943 County 45 Laporte, MN 56461......................................218-407-3775 • Wadena Hide & Fur Co. Inc.......................Thomas Paper, 700 Ash Ave NW, PO Box 309 Wadena, MN 56482............ 218-631-2617 • Lenes Sand & Gravel, Inc........................... Aaron Lenes, P.O. Box 296 Fosston, MN 56542................................................ 218-435-1382 - 22 -

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Transit services can get you there

HEARTLAND EXPRESS

The Heartland Express is Hubbard County’s public transit system. All ages can ride and all Hubbard County residents have access.

The Heartland Express provides service to the city of Park Rapids as well as a two-mile radius outside the city. A 16-passenger, wheelchair accessible bus is used to transport.

Rides from Park Rapids, Nevis, Lake Alice and Lake George to Bemidji are provided the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding holidays.

Call dispatch at 732-3500 to schedule a ride. At least a twohour notice is needed for initial pick up.

Fares are $6 roundtrip. If you have other transportation needs or more questions on how to access public transportation services, call 218-732-9328 or visit www. hubbardcountyheartlandexpress.com/services.

PRIVATE PROVIDERS

► People’s Express at 800-450-0123 offers non-emergency medical transportation from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and by appointment on weekends. ► Medi-van, offering non-emergency medical transportation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, may be reached at 800-422-0976.

DMV LICENSE CENTER

The Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) License Center is located at 322 Main Ave. S. in Park Rapids.

The center provides services including vehicle registration and renewals.

Standard or enhanced driver’s licenses and passports may be obtained or renewed at the Hubbard County License Center, located at 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids.

Call 218-732-3426 for more information.

PARK RAPIDS AIRPORT

The Park Rapids Municipal Airport is located on the southwest edge of the city along Highway 71 south. The facility includes two paved runways, a 5,500-foot runway plus a second 3,500-foot landing strip.

The airport is staffed daily and features 24-hour automated 100 LL and full-service Jet A fuel. Tie-downs and short- or long-term hangar storage are available. The airport’s full-service maintenance shop offers annual, 100-hour and pre-buy inspections, engine overhauls, prop balancing, parts sales, aircraft painting, oil changes, free estimates, aircraft brokerage and sales.

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Community

Welcome to Park Rapids!

BY MAYOR RYAN LECKNER

Welcome to Park Rapids ‒ a city whose true heart is the heart of its people.

Our friendly community of 4,000-plus is nestled among the beautiful Fish Hook River and multiple area lakes. Park Rapids is renowned for its unique downtown area, which features center parking on Main Street surrounded by many quaint stores, trendy restaurants and the historic Park Theater. The downtown area provides a charming venue for community events, like 2nd Street Stage, which showcases music and talent all summer long.

From great schools to parks and playgrounds, from farmers’ markets to the arts, from health clinics to public safety, Park Rapids has you and your family covered. We are located 20 miles south of Itasca State Park, which highlights the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

Come ride and walk on our many miles of maintained bike and snowmobile trails.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with our wonderful fireworks show and famous Professional Bull Riders bull ride. We enjoy four distinct seasons packed with events and activities that provide entertainment all year long.

Being born and raised here, I am proud to call Park Rapids home and warmly welcome you to visit our city and enjoy all that our family-friendly destination has to offer.

Hope to see you in Park Rapids soon!

Park Rapids City Council

Ryan Leckner rjleckner @live.com

Erika Randall erikachrandall @hotmail.com

Liz Stone lzstone301 @gmail.com

The city of Park Rapids, population 4,145, is the county seat for Hubbard County.

Services provided by the city include law enforcement, fire protection, stormwater, sewer and water utilities, maintenance of streets, parks, and the public library, which is a member of the Kitchigami Regional Library System.

The city has a zoning ordinance; building permits are required and are available at city hall.

For businesses wishing to expand or locate in the Park Rapids area, assistance is provided through the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The city also

Tom Conway conwaythomasj @aol.com

Bob Wills rawills14 @gmail.com

operates a municipal airport and liquor store.

City hall is located at 212 2nd St. W. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Call 218-732-3163.

The city’s website is ci.park-rapids.mn.us.

The Park Rapids Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at city hall. Ryan Leckner is mayor, and council members are Erika Randall, Liz Stone, Tom Conway and Bob Wills.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

City Administrator ... Angel Weasner................218-237-2748............... aweasner@arvig.net City Clerk ................. Beret Ramstad Skoyles ...218-732-3163 ....bramstadskoyles@arvig.net City Planner ............. Ben Oleson, AICP ..........320-759-1560 ... oleson@hometownplanning.com Public Works ............. Scott Burlingame ...........218-237-2713 .............pworks@unitelc.com Police Chief ............... Jeff Appel .......................218-237-2711 .... jappel@co.hubbard.mn.us Fire Chief .................. Joe Carlson ....................651-343-2054 .......gjoesmarine@gmail.com Liquor Store Manager ... Scott Olson ....................218-237-2750 ...........prspirits@unitelc.com

Appel passes five-year mark as Park Rapids Police Chief Police Chief Jeff Appel has served the city of Park Rapids since Oct. 17, 2016.

Prior to his appointment, Appel was a captain with the Savage Police Department with 17 years of law enforcement experience, seven of them in a supervisory role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement.

Chief Appel is one of 13 sworn officers in the Park Rapids Police Department. Under his supervision are two patrol sergeants, one detective sergeant, eight patrol officers and a school resource officer. In addition, the department has one full-time administrative staff member and a K-9 officer.

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“All staff with the Park Rapids Police Department are proud to serve the citizens of Park Rapids and those visiting our community,” Appel told the Enterprise.

“Our goal is to serve each and every day by upholding the values in our mission statement: professionally providing excellent, community-oriented law enforcement services to the City of Park Rapids with the highest level of integrity while respecting the rights of all people in a courteous and dignified manner.”

The police department is located in the Public Safety Building at 1425 Fair Ave. and can be reached from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday at 237-2711. To file a report or make a complaint, call dispatch at 732-3331. If there is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Community

EV charging comes to town

The ability to charge an electric vehicle (EV) battery came to downtown Park Rapids in 2020.

The city’s first “Type 2” medium-speed charging station went online in October in the public parking lot at Pleasant Avenue and 3rd Street, adjacent to Pioneer Park. It can recharge an electric vehicle’s battery in 2-4 hours.

Previously, the nearest charging stations that appeared on the PlugShare app’s travel map for EV users were a “Type 1,” low-speed outlet at AmericInn and another at the Vagabond Village campground.

Putting Park Rapids on the EV charging map was a priority of an ACTION Park Rapids working group and involved grants from Enbridge Energy and Minnesota Power to cover installation costs, as well as equipment donated by Minnesota Power.

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Welcome to Nevis!

BY MAYOR JEANNE THOMPSON

Welcome to Nevis, home of the tiger muskie!

The swimming beach on beautiful Lake Belle Taine is popular all summer, along with biking on the beautiful Heartland Trail that goes right through downtown.

Stop at the new pollinator garden located near the visitor's center, just off the trail.

Children will enjoy a visit to try out the new playground equipment at Muskie Park or Halverson Park just up the hill from the beach.

In the fall, come back to check out the beautiful colors along Paul Bunyan Drive north of town.

In the winter, there are hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails to explore.

Whatever the season, Nevis offers something fun for everyone! Go to the Nevis city website for more information on things to do in the area.

Nevis City Council The lakeside village of Nevis is located on the east end of Belle Taine.

The Nevis City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Nevis Administration Building.

The Nevis Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and Public Works Department are located in the Nevis Fire Hall Building at 204 Main Street East.

Jeanne Thompson serves as mayor.

Assistant mayor is Katie Rittgers. Council members are Teresa Leshovsky, Blair Reuther and Sue Gray.

Jeanne Thompson mayornevis@ gmail.com

Blair Reuther brcouncilmembertwo @gmail.com.

A public beach and dock with handicapped access along with a boat ramp are located at the public access to Lake Belle Taine north of Hwy. 34. Children will enjoy the recently completed playgrounds at Halvorson Park with access from Park Street and at Muskie Park on Hwy. 2.

Katelyn Rittgers krcouncilmembertwo @gmail.com

Teresa Leshovsky councilmemberthree @gmail.com

Sue Gray councilmemberfour @gmail.com

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS City Administrator........... Dawn Veit.............................218-652-3866, neviscty@arvig.net Deputy Clerk/ Planning and Zoning ........ Kimberly Wright......218-652-3866, nevisdeputyclerk@arvig.net Public Works Supervisor... Don Umthun............ 218-652-3867, donumthun@hotmail.com Liquor Store Manager.........Erin Rhoades.......................................................... 218-652-3135 Fire Chief......................... Mike Marchell...................... 218-652-2323, nevisfire@arvig.net Police Deputy................... Josh Oswald................................218-652-3866 (non-emergency)

Deputy Josh Oswald serves Nevis

Hubbard County sheriff’s deputy Josh Oswald provides police services to the city of Nevis.

He received his police training at Hibbing Community College, graduating in 2011.

Oswald has worked for the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years and in Nevis for eight of those years.

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“I take great passion in my job and enjoy every shift I work,” he said. “It’s a great community with great people.”

Oswald works closely with both the Nevis School District and the Akeley Police Department.

In addition to his regular patrols, Oswald also provides checks on seasonal residences during the winter months and checks in with elderly residents who do not have family nearby.

Call 218-652-3866 to reach Oswald for non-emergency inquiries.

Community

Family, food, housing services available to community MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a private, non-profit community action agency that provides a range of anti-poverty programs and services to help low-income and disabled children, individuals, families and seniors. Programs include family development and housing, energy programs, early childhood programs, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and tax aid for seniors and low- to middleincome households.

MAHUBE-OTWA is located at 120 N. Central (P.O. Box 229) in Park Rapids. For more information call 218-732-7204, go to the website at www.mahube.org, or find them on Facebook.

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Community

Welcome to Akeley!

BY MAYOR BRIAN HITCHCOCK

On behalf of the citizens of Akeley, I would like to welcome you to “the birthplace of Paul Bunyan.”

Akeley started out as a boomtown for the logging industry and has gone through many changes over the years. We are currently a town consisting of 432 people, located on the southern edge of the Paul Bunyan State Forest, in the heart of lake country.

We have the Heartland State trail running through the center of town that provides access to miles of bicycle, ATV and snowmobiling trails.

Akeley is home to one of the largest statues of Paul Bunyan in the world and has visitors stopping by all the time to have their picture taken with him. We hope that you will have the opportunity to stop by our town and see all that Akeley has to offer.

Akeley City Council

The Akeley City Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Akeley City Hall on 25 Broadway Street.

The mayor is Brian Hitchcock. Council members are Bobbie Wosika, Billy Krotzer, Dan Riggs and Nathan George.

The city owns and operates an on- and off-sale municipal liquor store, known by locals as “the muni.”It is located on

State Hwy. 34, just a block from the Paul Bunyan Statue.

For information about city government, call city hall at 218-652-2465 or go to akeleycity.com.

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS

City Clerk/Treasurer......... Kristi Kath...................................................... akeleych@arvig.net Akeley Police Chief ........... Jimmy Hansen............. 218-652-4440, jimmyz802@yahoo.com Liquor Store Manager ...... Lacey Hitchcock.....218-652-4084, akeleyliquorstore@arvig.net

Brian Hitchcock

Dan Riggs

Bobbie Wosika

Nathan George

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Akeley city campground

The city-owned campground is one of Akeley’s hidden gems. Located dockside on 11th Crow Wing Lake, reservations are usually made well in advance of the busy summer.

For more information on rates and availability, call the park manager at 218-252-4570 or go to www.akeleycitycampground.com. There is also a public beach, playground, fishing pier and boat access near the campground.

Jimmy Hansen serves as Akeley Police Chief Jimmy Hansen has been Akeley’s Police Chief for more than 10 years. He received his training in Alexandria.

“We have a family-oriented town and try to keep it safe for children,” he said. “Even though the Akeley Police Department is small, we center most of our activity on drug interdiction, on drugs coming through our town.

We concentrate on that and have other law enforcement assisting also.”

Hansen and his wife have four children. In his free time, he enjoys collecting classic vehicles.

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shelter opening in the Akeley Regional Community Center.

“As both a board member and the chief of police, I’m looking forward to assisting victims of domestic violence,” he said.

Hansen welcomes community input about issues of concerns to Akeley residents. Call him at the city office 218-652-4440.

Community Services for older adults

SENIOR MEALS

Hubbard County Meals Council, in conjunction with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, provides nutritious meals to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses.

There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Home-delivered meals are available for those who are homebound and unable to prepare their own meals.

Dining sites are as follows: ► Akeley Diner’s Club: Zappy’s Cafe. On-site or home delivery. Call 652-2233. Meal tickets are distributed at First National Bank of Walker in Akeley. ► Nevis Senior Citizens Center: On-site dining or home delivery. Call 652-2022. ► Nevis Diner’s Club: Northwoods Café. On-site or home delivery. Call 652-3608. Meal tickets are distributed at Northwoods Bank in Nevis. ► Park Rapids Diner’s Club: Great Northern Café. On-site or pickup. Call 732-9565. Meal tickets are distributed at Seip Drug, 237-5848, and Northwoods Bank, 218-732-7221 ► Park Rapids Woodland Court Apartments, 300 Court Ave.: Offers on-site and home delivery in the Park Rapids area. Call 237-2798.

On-site dining is available daily Monday through Friday for Park Rapids and Nevis community dining sites.

Frozen meals for pickup, for weekends or for other days the sites are closed, are available upon request and can be scheduled with the dining site managers at one of the following phone numbers: ► Park Rapids 218-237-2798 ► Nevis 218-652-2022 For additional information call 800-488-4146.

SENIOR LINKAGE LINE

The Senior Linkage Line is a free telephone service that makes it easy for older adults and their caregivers to find community services. Call 800-333-2433 or visit www.seniorlinkageline.com to connect with services, such as health insurance counseling, senior assisted living, legal assistance and more.

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Community

A guide to township government Questions about township government can usually be answered by town clerks.

Akeley Township: Bernice Beck, 218-652-4027 tbeck@arvig.net Arago Township: Megan Auzenne, 404-725-2715 meganauzenne@gmail.com Badoura Township: Tim Scouton, 218-252-1583 badouraclerk@gmail.com Clay Township: Margie Vik, 218-255-0645 mvik@hotmail.com Clover Township: Wayne Koop, 218-699-3931 clovertownship@live.com Crow Wing Lake Township: Brian Ford, 218-252-8323 cwltclerk@outlook.com Farden Township: Laurel Schummer, 218-368-5654 schumme@paulbunyan.net Fern Township: Kim Watkins, 218-209-6884 frnkenberries@hotmail.com Guthrie Township: Amanda Fallgren, 218-556-1790 guthriet@paulbunyan.net Hart Lake Township: Charlotte Rauch, 218-224-3217 char@paulbunyan.net Helga Township: Aric Porter, 301-247-1860 clerk@helgatownship.com Hendrickson Township: Cheri Wilson, 218-556-7793 hendricksontownshipclerk@gmail.com Henrietta Township: Ann Lempola, 218-699-3617 henriettatown@unitelc.com Hubbard Township: Laura Kujawa, 218-732-8836 lkkujawa@hotmail.com Lake Alice Township: Lois Holleman, 218-308-0093 clerklakealicetownship@gmail.com Lake Emma Township: Nan Iles, 218-732-0516 lakeemmatwp@outlook.com Lake George Township: Joyce Harvey, 218-699-3338 charvey@paulbunyan.net Lake Hattie Township: Christopher Parthun, 218-854-7272 lakehattietownship@gmail.com Lakeport Township: Terri White, 218-368-8446 whiteterri38@hotmail.com Mantrap Township: Carice Golberg-Cummins, 218-255-4052 mantrapclerk@gmail.com Nevis Township: Pat Hrubes, 218-652-3546 nevistownship@outlook.com Rockwood Township: Jean Diffley, 218-751-5672 tjdiff@paulbunyan.net Schoolcraft Township: Stephen Booth, 218-854-7262 steevbooth@hotmail.com Steamboat River Township: Tom Knight, 218-224-3195 pinhurst@paulbunyan.net Straight River Township: Kari Weston, 218-732-2662 straightrivertownshipclerk@gmail.com

The numbers in black represent the Hubbard County Commissioner districts.

Thorpe Township: Amy Strandell, 218-255-4890 amy.strandell@outlook.com Todd Township: Pat Cadreau, 218-255-0826 cadreaubob@unitelc.com White Oak Township: Jeff Lindstrom, 218-652-3456 whiteoakclerk1@gmail.com

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Food distribution for those in need

HUBBARD COUNTY FOOD SHELF

Food is given to the homeless or households with food insecurity the needy based on USDA guidelines for family size and income criteria.

The Hubbard County Food Shelf, located at 308 Pleasant Ave. S., is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays.

The food shelf is minimizing person-to-person contact by only allowing one client in the building at a time. Home delivery is also available for clients who are sheltered in place or unable to get out. Volunteer drivers make the deliveries.

Volunteers are asked to help one day per month. Call director Bob Hansen at 218-732-1282.

Donations to support the ongoing work of the food shelf can be sent to the Hubbard County Food Shelf, 308 Pleasant Ave. Park Rapids, MN 56470-1419.

AKELEY-NEVIS AREA FOOD SHELF

The Akeley-Nevis Area Food Shelf is located next to the post office, at 6 Broadway St. E. in Akeley. All families, individuals and seniors are eligible to receive food items. Those in need of food fill out a simple form, place it in a plastic bag, seal it and

hand it to a volunteer. On Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., families line up in their cars to receive a box of food based on the number of people in their family.

Send checks or gift cards to Akeley Food Shelf, Box 25, Akeley, MN, 56433. Cash and food donations can be brought to the food shelf on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are also welcome. For more information, call the food shelf Tuesdays at 218-652-2388 or foodshelf@akeleymn.com.

LAPORTE RUBY’S PANTRY

Laporte Ruby’s Pantry is a nonprofit organization that distributes corporate surplus grocery items on a monthly basis.

While there are no residency or income requirements for participation, it is their goal to help food-insecure individuals and families from the community and the surrounding area.

Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte, the popup pantry is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or until bundles run out at the Laporte School bus garage, across from 315 Main St. W. To pre-register and donate the requested donation of $22 for your bundle(s), or to volunteer, visit www.RubysPantry.org.

There are also Ruby’s Pantry monthly distributions in Menahga, Detroit Lakes and Bemidji.

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Living at Home celebrating 30th anniversary in 2022

Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area’s (LAH) mission is to help seniors stay independent and in the home of their choice for as long as it is safe to do so.

LAH began serving clients in 1992 – 30 years ago – under the umbrella of the Mahube Community Council. In 2000, it established its own bylaws and nonprofit status as a stand-alone agency.

Living at Home mobilizes volunteers and other community resources to assist those 65 years old and older in their home, whether that’s a private residence, an apartment or even an assisted living facility.

They offer a repertoire of core services, ranging from handyman services to grocery shopping to medical escort to respite care.

The service area includes Park Rapids, Nevis, Akeley, Osage and the surrounding communities.

“The biggest thing is people are hesitant to ask for help,” said LAH Executive Director Connie Carmichael.

“They want to be independent. They don’t want anybody, especially their children, to think they can’t do it.”

On the flip side, Carmichael said LAH is as busy as it has ever been.

For some seniors, the COVID pandemic prevented traditional helpers – friends, neighbors, church members or families – from visiting as often. “There were periods of time where they couldn’t come at all. Their only choice of help was asking for program-type help,” Carmichael said.

In 2021, 50 active volunteers provided 3,135 hours of their time, made 1,354 home visits and drove 43,186 miles in service to 250 clients.

Roughly 25 percent of LAH’s clients are military veterans, Carmichael noted. Thanks to annual contributions from the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter, LAH specially earmarks those funds to give respite care for veterans or their spouses.

Living at Home also has oodles of resource and referral information. Say, for example, you need someone to shovel snow. “We maintain all of these lists that are available in our community,” she said.

Susan Kalm is eldercare services coordinator She takes phone call requests from elders and matches them with a volunteer who can help.

Additionally, LAH has a caregiver support program, led

by Jill Grimes. This is available for anyone who is caring for someone aged 60 or older.

Grimes facilitates monthly caregiver discussion groups, provides one-on-one coaching sessions with caregivers and finds appropriate resources for supporting both the caregiver and the care receiver.

Betsy Meyer is the Dementia-Friendly Park Rapids coordinator. Her role in 2022 is education and awareness activities, along with developing a resource packet for the newly diagnosed.

Based on Hubbard County’s population, an estimated 500 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “Usually, they have one, if not two, caregivers involved,” Carmichael said.

Last summer, a brochure went to every county resident.

Carmichael explained that LAH does not charge for providing its services. “However, we do cost sharing, which is a suggested donation amount only for transportation and respite care. It’s a very, very minimal amount,” she said.

Those in need will never be turned away because of inability or unwillingness to donate, she added.

“There’s never a day that goes by that I don’t say to somebody I absolutely love and adore my job. I’m talking with seniors every day. My staff is unbelievable,” she said.

LAH is always looking for additional volunteers.

Its offices are located at 120 Main Ave. N. in Park Rapids. For more information, call 732-3137, write to P.O. Box 465, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, or go to www. parkrapidslivingathome.org.

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Community HRA offers workforce housing and other aid The Hubbard County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owns and operates several multi-family housing developments that provide a wide range of housing options for residents of Hubbard County.

These include the 28-unit Meadow View Apartments, which opened in 2020 at 317 Career Path and has one, twoand three-bedroom apartments renting at affordable market rates. The similar Meadow’s Edge Apartments opened in 2021 at 315 Career Path.

The buildings were developed with the aim to make the rental rates affordable for the local workforce.

The HRA also administers down payment assistance programs for homebuyers in Hubbard County.

They are interested in those projects that assist low and moderate income households obtain housing and work with communities in all of Hubbard

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DNR offices in Park Rapids

DNR FISHERIES

Anglers who fish in Hubbard, Wadena and eastern Becker counties benefit from the management, habitat and oversight work of the Park Rapids area fisheries staff.

The Park Rapids Fisheries office is located at 301 South Grove Avenue. Call 218-732-4153 or email parkrapids. fisheries@state.mn.us.

Information on lake and stream surveys, shoreline alterations, aquatic plants, exotic species, boating regulations, fish consumption advisories, etc. can be found there. Lake users should report the presence and location of any exotic specimens they find to this office.

Nicole Kovar is the Northwest Region aquatic invasive species specialist. She can be reached at 732-8960, Ext. 222 or nicole. kovar@state.mn.us.

DNR WILDLIFE

The Park Rapids Area Wildlife Office is located at 603 1st St. West, next to the Area Forestry Office. The staff conducts a variety of surveys on both plant and animal species. Information on hunting seasons, wildlife, their habitat requirements and technical assistance is available upon request. Call 732-8452.

Hunters, trappers and wildlife watchers in Wadena, Cass, Becker, Clearwater and Hubbard counties benefit from the management, habitat and oversight work of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Park Rapids Area wildlife staff.

DNR FORESTRY

questions you may have on open burning and permits. Stop in the office or call 732-3309.

DNR Ecological Services are located at 110 7th St. West, Suite 301, Park Rapids. Hydrologist Darrin Hoverson may be reached at 732-8960, Ext. 225 or darrin.hov@state.mn.us.

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To report a violation, call 800-652-9093 24 hours a day, or key #TIP on your cell phone. If you wish to remain completely anonymous, you must contact TIP by phone. Callers may receive a reward of up to $1,000 for reporting a violation that leads to an arrest. The reward amount is determined by the seriousness of the crime reported.

The Park Rapids Area Forestry Office is located at 607 1st St. West. Staff will help with questions about land management. These concerns may be tree planting, timber sales, timber stand improvement, woodland stewardship plans, state land recreation, leases and easements and any

County on alert for aquatic invasive species Boaters and public water users should use AIS best management practices and should expect to see watercraft inspectors at many public accesses across Hubbard County.

When out at the boat access, remember to clean, drain and dispose. That means boaters must clean their watercraft of all aquatic plants, mud and prohibited invasive species; drain all water by lowering the motor, removing drain plugs and keeping them out during transport, and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. To keep live bait, a fisherman can drain the existing bait water and refill the container with bottled or tap water. Remember, that it is the law.

As a courtesy to the public, the county operates a free decontamination station, located at 812 Henrietta Ave. S., Park Rapids. Typically, it’s available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment. Call 218-252-6738 ahead of time to make an appointment. The station is staffed by watercraft inspectors who have special training and certification from the DNR. A typical decontamination is pretty quick, usually about 15 minutes.

If you have questions about the Hubbard County AIS Program or have suspicion of a new AIS infestation, call the Hubbard County Environmental Services Department at 218-732-3890 or stop in at 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids.

They are located on the second floor of the courthouse.

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Community COLA leads protection of lakes, rivers The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA), formed in 1988, represents 30 area lake associations with over 2,660 members on 42 lakes.

You love these lakes! When moving your boat, gear or equipment between water bodies, clean off vegetation, mud and marine animals, pull plugs and drain water. Boat and equipment decontamination is free in Park Rapids at the Hubbard County Watercraft Decontamination Station; On Call 218-252-6738. Dry docks and equipment for 21 days between lakes. Remember to dispose of unwanted bait and fish parts in the trash. Make your commitment!

Live our vision also as a “leader in protecting Hubbard County lakes and rivers.” Visit www.HubbardColaMN.org to learn more.

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Hubbard County has a shoreland management ordinance which has jurisdiction over lands located within 1,000 feet of a classified lake and 500 feet of a classified river or stream.

A land use permit is necessary for all structures and all legal additions to existing structures.

A shoreland alteration permit is required for rock riprap and most grading, excavating, or filling projects in shoreland areas.

A current compliance inspection for septic treatment systems must be on file prior to issuance of any sewered structure land use permits or to apply for conditional use permits, variances or property subdivisions.

Hubbard County has a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Ordinance, which requires septic permits for all new installations, alterations, extensions and certain repairs

of existing septic systems. A site evaluation and septic system design from a licensed septic system designer must be submitted for approval prior to the issuance of a septic permit. The ordinance covers the design, location, installation, use and maintenance of subsurface sewage treatment systems.

Privies (outhouses) are allowed, provided they are maintained in a clean condition and do not constitute a public nuisance. Privies require a site evaluation design and a septic permit.

The second floor of the Hubbard County Government Center is the best place to go for information about the shoreland management ordinance, land use permits, well testing, septic systems and E911 addressing. Permit application forms and regulations are available online at www.co.hubbard. mn.us or by calling the Environmental Services Department at 218-732-3890.

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Community Hubbard County SWCD helps with water, soil issues The Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a non-profit, local unit of government.

The SWCD is charged with protecting the district’s soil, water, forests, wildlife and recreational resources through education, technical advice, leadership and financial assistance to landowners and cooperating agencies to pursue sustainable management, wise use and conservation practices.

SWCD programs benefit the whole community by helping landowners to implement shoreline, forest and agricultural conservation practices that reduce or prevent erosion, sedimentation, siltation and ag-related pollution. These efforts preserve our natural resources, ensure continued soil productivity, control floods, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and protect public lands and waters for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

SWCD projects address erosion control practices, lakeshore and riverbank stabilization practices, watershed protection projects, stormwater runoff practices, lake water quality and groundwater level monitoring, abandoned well sealing, tree sales, precipitation monitoring, private well nitrate testing, forest stewardship assistance, conservation easements and assistance to irrigators in water management. The SWCD also administers the Wetland Conservation Act for the county.

Hubbard County sits within three major watersheds.

SWCD collaborates with local partners and neighboring counties in the Leech Lake River, Mississippi Headwaters and Crow Wing River One Watershed One Plans.

SWCD also organizes environmental education programs for youth, such as the Envirothon and Freshwater Festival.

The SWCD board consists of five elected supervisors.

They serve four-year terms.

Call 732-0121 ext. 4, visit www.hubbardswcd.org or check out the SWCD on Facebook.

The office is located at 603 N. Central Ave., Park Rapids.

SWCD STAFF

District Supervisor Crystal Mathisrud crystal.hcswcd@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Annette Olson Annette.Olson@mn.nacdnet.net Forest Resource Technician Brandon Spain-Brist 218-508-2609 or brandon.hcswcd@gmail.com Water Quality Resource Research and Easement Specialist Jacob Shaughnessy 218-508-2609 or jake.hcswcd@gmail.com

SWCD DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

District 1 (Fern, Rockwood, Helga, Lake Hattie, Schoolcraft, Lake Alice, and Lake George townships): Don Rettinger (218) 854-7306 or docare05@gmail.com District 2 (Farden, Guthrie, Hart Lake, Hendrickson, Lakeport, and Steamboat townships): Marcel Noyes (218) 407-7862 or marceln@live.com District 3 (Clover, Clay, Thorpe, Arago, Lake Emma, Mantrap, and Akeley townships): Heidi Anderson-Thomas (772) 342-1662 or indigohus@outlook.com District 4 (Todd, Straight River, Henrietta and Hubbard west from County 11): Don Sells (218) 732-5910 or niawa1980@icloud.com District 5 (Nevis, White Oak, Crow Wing, Badoura, Henrietta and Hubbard east from County 11): Lynn Goodrich (218) 652-3130 or tripplake1@mac.com

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More conservation resources for landowners, farmers

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff works with private landowners to help them protect their natural resources. The agency emphasizes voluntary, science-based assistance, partnerships and cooperative problem solving at the community level.

Some types of technical assistance and planning services provided include erosion control practices on agricultural and nonagricultural land; windbreak planning; a wide array of agronomic practices for cropland; wildlife habitat management planning; and pollution abatement practices, such as animal waste facilities and manure management.

The NRCS office provides technical support, including soil expertise, for local projects. Landowners are frequently referred to a district conservationist for help in stabilizing disturbed soils due to building activity or septic system work in critical areas.

They can recommend proper methods as well as seed mixtures.

Soil conservation technicians at the Park Rapids field office are Alicia Laturnus (alicia.laturnus@mn.usda.gov) and Dan Pazdernik (daniel.pazdernik@mn.usda.gov).

For information, call 218-732-9723 or visit www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov. The office is located at 603 N. Central Ave., Park Rapids.

WADENA-HUBBARD FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Stabilizing farm income, helping farmers conserve land and water resources, providing credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and helping farm operations recover from the effects of disaster are the missions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSA. Although the public may obtain general information from the headquarters and state offices, county offices administer all FSA programs.

For more information call 218-631-2876, visit www.fsa. usda.gov or email mnwadena-fsa@usda.gov.

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Health services available at hospital, clinics CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids is an awardwinning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, CHI St. Joseph’s Health offers a full range of services including 24/7 Emergency Department and Level 4 Trauma Center, orthopedics, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cardiac and pulmonary programs, a community dental clinic and more, so that you can experience better health.

The health care facility combines state-of-the-art technology with personalized care to create a welcoming, healing environment. Its purpose goes beyond helping people overcome illness or injury. CHI St. Joseph’s Health works to build healthier communities for residents, friends and neighbors. CHI St. Joseph’s Health partners with local agencies and organizations to strengthen healthcare programs offered in the community, providing more people access to care.

CHI St. Joseph’s Health specialty and outreach includes the following: Orthopedics is offered on a full-time basis for inpatient, outpatient and trauma-related care, enabling area patients to receive these specialized services right in Park Rapids. Services include sports medicine, hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases; fracture surgeries of the upper and lower extremities; knee and shoulder arthroscopies, fracture care and more. No referral needed. To schedule an appointment, call 616-3700.

Community Dental Clinic provides dental care for patients on state-provided insurance plans, such as MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance and Veterans Administration coverage with prior approval. Certain low income-eligible patients may qualify for reduced-rate dental care. For appointments or to see if you qualify, call 732-4436.

Community Health believes that preventing disease, protecting your health and promoting wellness is vital in creating healthy communities. Services focus on improved wellness for children and adults of all ages. Services include Women, Infants and Children (WIC), family home visiting, child and teen checkups, foot care, diabetes prevention classes, adult immunizations and health screenings, fall prevention classes, violence prevention efforts and the FATHER Project. Call 237-5464.

Hospice Care provides high-quality, compassionate care, comfort, and dignity for those with life-limiting serious illness. Patients and their loved ones decide what care and help best suits their needs. Hospice care is available for patients at their place of care in their home, a care center or with their loved ones. Call 732-4552.

Cardiac Rehabilitation helps people with heart disease recover faster from cardiac events such as a heart attack or heart surgery. Our multi-disciplinary team creates an individualized program tailored for your medical needs and helps you lead a healthy lifestyle. Call 616-3000.

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) who are experiencing difficulty performing daily activities. If you have issues with COPD conditions such as emphysema, asthma or bronchitis, CHI St. Joseph’s Health can help you find relief with Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Call 616-3000.

Diagnostic Services include computerized tomography (CT) scans (ACR certified), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3D mammography (ACR certified), nuclear medicine, ultrasound, digital radiography, fluoroscopy and echocardiography. Our radiology services offer patients fully digital, state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment procedures including specialized bariatric CT and radiology capabilities. Call 616-3153

Physical Rehabilitation and Fitness Center helps improve independence and wellness following injury, surgery, disease, the onset of pain or to maintain good health. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, occupational health services, speech-language pathology, athletic and personal fitness training, Parkinson’s wellness programs and traumatic brain injury (concussion) management. Outpatient and inpatient services are provided. An additional location in Walker is available to accommodate your needs as well. Our Walker location offers services in physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. Please ask your provider for a referral to CHI St. Joseph’s Health for therapy treatment. Call 616-3005.

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Vern Erickson, MD, offers internal medicine and urgent care with phone consultations 24/7. Referrals can be made to any specialist or hospital as needed. New patients and walkins are welcome, although appointments are recommended.

Call 218-732-7760.

ESSENTIA HEALTH-PARK RAPIDS

Essentia Health is proud to offer care close to home in two Park Rapids locations.

Essentia Health-Park Rapids Clinic, located at 705 Pleasant Ave. S., provides primary and specialty care. Essentia Health provides family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, imaging services, surgery, lab services, behavioral health, weight management, telehealth services, wound care and vein services. Also, a full array of visiting specialists provide care in cardiology, ENT, OB/GYN, nephrology, audiology, urology, podiatry and oncology. Call 732-8000 or visit essentiahealth. org to schedule an appointment.

Essentia Health-Park Rapids Highway 34 Clinic, located at 1103 1st St. E., provides walk-in care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Orthopedics, podiatry, chiropractic and dermatology services are also offered, along with a large physical, occupational and speech therapy department with 2,900 square feet of space and over 3,000 square feet of radiology space, which includes a state-of-the-art MRI room. Call 732-6300 or visit essentiahealth.org to schedule an appointment.

SANFORD HEALTH-PARK RAPIDS CLINIC

Sanford Health Park Rapids Clinic, located at 110 7th St.West across from the hospital, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. and offers same-day appointments in family medicine, lab and x-ray services.

Shane Nygard, MD, family medicine physician, and Shelly Mahowald, APRN, CNP, nurse practitioner, both provide care for the whole family, from newborns to elderly. The clinic recently welcomed Alyssa Robley, DPT, PT, physical therapist, and Sara Anderson, OTR/L, occupational therapist, who will provide full-time occupational and physical therapy services in Park Rapids.

In addition, specialists in pediatrics; cardiology; OB/ GYN; nephrology; orthopedics; ear, nose and throat (ENT); pain management and medical oncology/hematology provide outreach specialty services at the clinic. To make an appointment, call 218-699-3121.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CLINIC

A Veterans Administration (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is located in Bemidji. Call 218-755-6360 to set up an appointment. Veterans currently enrolled in the VA system who would like to transfer their care to the Bemidji clinic may contact their local county veteran service office. For Hubbard County residents, the number is 218-732-3561.

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Weight Management Center works with patients to lose weight and experience better health. A friendly, kind, compassionate care team develops a plan so patients can reach goals and live a full, active life. From non-surgical, medically supervised nutrition and weight-loss programs to advanced surgical procedures, the center brings the latest technology, expertise and experience in successful weight control. CHI St. Joseph’s Health Weight Management Center is recognized as a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program accredited center.

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Volunteer Services: At CHI St. Joseph’s Health, volunteers are a vital part of our health care team, contributing thousands of hours annually to our patients and guests. Volunteers enhance the St. Joseph’s experience for all and assist staff with providing an exceptional health care experience. Volunteering is the perfect way to make a difference in the lives of others, share your time and talents and develop new skills. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout our organization. Call 218.616.3383 to learn more.

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Other medical facilities and services

FAMILY SAFETY NETWORK

Family Safety Network provides services for victims of domestic violence and their families in Hubbard, Cass and Clearwater Counties. Our services are person centered and client driven. We use trauma-informed practices to provide services that include one-on-one advocacy, violence and crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, financial empowerment education, legal clinics and legal advocacy, court accompaniment and assistance for housing stability.

In addition, we offer one-on-one and group training by a certified Trauma Informed Practitioner. Family Safety Network can be reached through our crisis line 24 hours a day at 218-732-7413. Our new office in Park Rapids is located at 109 Grove Ave. S., Unit 1 and is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

children between aged 0-5, school-aged and teens, as well as adults, couples and families.

Let us help you with the changes you seek to make in your life. Our intake staff will answer your questions and help SUPPORT WITHIN REACH you schedule an appointment, working collaboratively with Support Within Reach (SWR) is a non-profit, sexual violence agencies you may be already working with: social services, resource center serving victims of sexual violence and their probation, the courts, schools and medical providers. families in Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard and With extended hours, we are open five days a week and can Itasca counties. If you or someone you know have been work with you to find times that fit in your busy life. Life is impacted by sexual violence, please call SWR’s after-hours challenging in many ways; let our team support you and your crisis hotline: 1-800-708-2727. Trained advocates are family in being healthy and happy. For more information available 24/7 to provide immediate assistance, referrals to about our staff, services and how to contact us, please visit community resources, medical accompaniment during sexual our website, www.groupworkswellness.com. assault evidentiary exams at local hospitals, and support LAKE COUNTRY ASSOCIATES, INC. during interviews with law enforcement officers. The Park Experienced therapists at Lake Country Associates can Rapids office is located at 323 Main Ave. S. Regular business help you and your family improve communication and move hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Please call 218-237-0300 to schedule an appointment forward in a positive direction. LCA provides a broad array of services to persons of all ages from early childhood to mature in the event of temporary COVID-related office closures. adulthood. Staff work with people on life adjustments – SANFORD HEALTH PARK RAPIDS BEHAVIORAL from grief and loss to severe mental illness. Services include HEALTH CENTER diagnostic assessments, substance use disorder assessments Formally A Better Connection (ABC), the Sanford and treatment, parenting support, Christian counseling, Health Park Rapids Behavioral Health Center is located individual and family therapy, conflict resolution, children’s at 1009 Hollinger St. The center provides comprehensive play therapy, art therapy, couples counseling, adult mental behavioral health and addiction services for families, groups health, medication education, peer support services, traumaand individuals including, but not limited to, animalfocused cognitive behavioral therapy and more. assisted therapy, child therapy services, eye movement Lake Country Associates is currently offering a choice of desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), HeartMath therapy, telehealth or in-person appointments. Our office is located mental health diagnostic assessments, play therapy, traumaat 515 Bridge St. in Park Rapids or 11 N.W. Main St. in focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and more.

Menahga. Call 218-366-9229 or visit lakecountryassociates.

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To schedule an appointment with a mental health provider, STELLHER HUMAN SERVICES call 218-699-3510. Help is available.

Stellher Human Services offers a variety of mental health The Mobile Crisis Team offers emergency and crisis behavioral health services 24/7 over the phone, at your home services to the communities it serves in north-central and northwest Minnesota, including services for infants, in the hospital or wherever you need urgent assistance. Call children, teens, adults and families. Specific programs the Mobile Crisis Team at 800-422-0045. include children and adult crisis, in-home services and GROUPWORKS WELLNESS school-based skills counseling and psychotherapy, as well as GroupWorks Wellness is here to help with the stresses of school-home interventionist services. In addition, Stellher day-to-day life, along with more serious problems that get provides outpatient services and early childhood mental in the way of living your best life. Providing mental health health services. The mental health crisis line is 800-422-0045. services to the community since 2000, our staff has the Stellher’s main office is in Bemidji, with an additional office in experience to help with a variety of problems impacting Detroit Lakes. Call 218-444-2845 or visit stellher.com.

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Education

Laporte School offers small classes, personal engagement Laporte’s “school on the hill” offers a wide range of educational activities for students in preschool through grade 12.

In addition to the traditional courses, the school offers vocational instruction, including manufacturing, robotics and automotive classes. They are rebuilding what will be a robust music program with plenty of enthusiasm for band involvement.

The school was recognized statewide for its wellness initiatives, healthy options for meals and snacks, and a renowned garden program which educates students about sustainability practices, responsibility, and whole body nutrition. Laporte continues to boast small class sizes allowing for more individualized attention and engagement.

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inclusive environment focusing on positive behavior reinforcement and restorative approaches as students learn to navigate the world around them.

Community education programs allow the continued involvement of all ages.

The K-12 facility was built with community use in mind. The school welcomes many students from outside the district through open enrollment. The school’s number is 218-224-2288,visit www.laporte.k12.mn.us or follow us on Facebook.

Superintendent: Kim Goodwin Principal: Aaron Dombeck

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LAPORTE SCHOOL BOARD

The Laporte School Board meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the media center at the school.

John Seegmiller, john.seegmiller@laporte.k12.mn.us Joe Jorland, joe.jorland@laporte.k12.mn.us Lisa Price, lisa.price.@laporte.k12.mn.us Stephanie Zubke, stephanie.zubke@laporte.k12.mn.us Jessica Howg, jessica.howg@laporte.k12.mn.us Holly Wright, holly.wright@laporte.k12.mn.us George Taylor Jr., george.taylor@laporte.k12.mn.us

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Education

Park Rapids Schools prepare students for future Park Rapids Area Schools enrolls approximately 1,650 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

The district’s history of vision, excellence and success is summed up in its vision: “Preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges.”

Doors to student success begin with a voluntary prekindergarten program and an all-day, every-day kindergarten, and continue through high school.

The Park Rapids Area School District employs about 300 professionals, including a faculty of 145 teachers.

Approximately 56% of the teaching staff has a master’s degree or its equivalent.

Century School, located west of the high school, has eight “schools” within the facility. Each grade, K-7, has its own “pod” and special identity. This system enables the district to offer specialized education for each grade level according to various age groups’ unique needs.

A comprehensive preK-12 curriculum provides a multitude of offerings for students, integrating technology to transform learning.

The district offers one of the finest early childhood programs in the state. Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs and other family services are located at the Frank White Education Center.

The Park Rapids Area High School prepares students for the future with Panther Tracks. Participating in the Park Rapids College in the High Schools program can earn students an equivalent of two years of college credits while staying in Park Rapids and saving families several thousand dollars toward their students’ education.

Additionally, students can choose from a full range of Panther Tracks areas of interest, including agriculture and 4H, art and design, automotive and aviation technology, business management, child care and education, construction trades, cosmetology, culinary arts, engineering, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting, fire and rescue, health care, human services, information technology, journalism and writing, law enforcement, leadership and politics, marketing and media, mechanical and electrical, music and performing arts and natural resources management.

Students who complete one or more Panther Tracks, along with their work seminar and real-world experience requirements, will graduate with a certificate and a medal for each track completed.

Career and postsecondary readiness is the wave of the future, and PRAHS Panther Tracks are paving the way for success in our schools today. Excellence is achieved with focused learning ideals, and Park Rapids Area Public Schools are the gateway to the future.

The district’s website can be found at www.parkrapids. k12.mn.us.

PARK RAPIDS COMMUNITY EDUCATION

you can access the information at www.parkrapidscomed.com.

A Community Education Advisory Council meets monthly to advise staff on programs, budget and collaborative efforts.

Anyone interested in serving on this council or have questions regarding programming, please call Community Education at 218-237-6600.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Early Childhood programs provide a warm and stimulating environment where children and parents can grow together.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and special events are available for children ages 0 to 5 years and their parents/guardians. Experiences are aimed to help strengthen families and young children by providing information, support and encouragement while having fun. Weekly classes, one-time special events, speakers and more are among choices offered. Preschool classes are available for 3- and 4-year-olds (based on their age as of Sept. 1). The four year old classroom is a state-funded program, so there is no charge to attend. The three year old classroom is tuition-based.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Offers adults the opportunity to get their GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), improve job skills and others, such as Lifelong learning is available to people of all ages at reading, math and computers. For more information call reasonable costs. A brochure is published three times a year and mailed to residents in the Park Rapids School District and 218-237-6627 for GED and 218-237-6479 for ESL. neighboring towns. Copies are available at the public library or Continued on page 48 - 46 -

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Park Rapids School Board The Park Rapids Area School Board generally meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Frank White Education Center community room. The public is welcome to attend. For a schedule of meetings, contact district secretary Kim Splett at 218-237-6500. Current agendas are posted at www.parkrapids.k12.mn.us/domain/57

Sherry Safratowich 218-732-8026 ssafratowich @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Dennis Dodge 218-573-3238 ddodge @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Stephanie Carlson 218-252-1597 scarlson @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Clayton Hoyt 218-237-7170 claytonhoyt @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Jay Pike 218-850-3172 jaypike @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Dana Kocka 218-255-4438 dkocka @parkrapids.k12.mn.us

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent Lance Bagstad, lbagstad@parkrapids.k12.mn.us High School Principal Jeff Johnson, jjohnson@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Century Elementary School Principal Mike LeMier, mlemier@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Century Middle School Principal Shawn Andress, sandress@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Activities Director Jeremy Nordick, jnordick@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Community Education Director Jill Dickinson, jdickinson2@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Park Rapids Virtual Academy Director Jill Stevenson, jstevenson@parkrapids.k12.mn.us PAWN Special Education Director Eva Pohl, epohl@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Business Manager Kent Fritze, kfritze@parkrapidsk12.mn.us

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PARK RAPIDS AREA VIRTUAL ACADEMY

The Park Rapids Area Virtual Academy (PRAVA) is an educational delivery model uniquely developed to assist those students requiring a completely alternative, and fully online, educational program. This option is available to families with children in grades 6-12.

Language Immersion programs, Advanced Placement (AP) and College In the Schools (CIS) courses may be available, along with the rigorous standards and graduation requirements of Park Rapids Century School and Area High School. In alignment with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) guidelines, our programming will provide education in all required state standards, English Learner (EL) and special education services, elective opportunities and more.

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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

PROJECT 309

The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) offers students a non-traditional path to graduation. Students who qualify are offered a rigorous program of study that is flexible, challenging and rewarding. Students work at their own pace to complete the required coursework for a high school diploma. For more information, contact Lisa Coborn, ALC coordinator, at 237-6629.

In November, 2021, Park Rapids Area district voters approved a $51.65 ballot question to invest in school facility and program improvements for the next generations of students and families. Core goals of PRoject 309 is to improve safety and security, provide more space for growing student enrollment and programs, improve college and career readiness and update existing educational spaces.

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Nevis School takes pride in quality education

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent: Dr. Gregg Parks, gparks@nevis308.org K-12 Principal: Brian Michaelson, bmichaelson@nevis308.org 7-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director: Bryan Wormley, bwormley@nevis308.org Community Education Coordinator: Katie Rittgers, krittgers@nevis308.org

Nevis School Board

Nevis School Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the school media center and on Zoom. Go to the school website for more information.

Ed Becker ebecker @Nevis308.org

Justin Isaacson jisaacson @Nevis308.org

Andy Lindow alindow @Nevis308.org

Maggie Stacey mstacey @Nevis308.org

Gary Stennes gstennes @Nevis308.org

Karrin Lindow klindow @nevis308.org

The Nevis Public School District is committed to providing all of its students an opportunity to excel in its academic offerings and wide variety of extracurricular and fine art activities.

Academic excellence begins with small class sizes, where grades K-3 are capped at 21 students per section, while grades 4-6 are capped at 23 students per section. Grades 7-12 are limited to 50 students per grade level.

This very favorable student-teacher ratio leads to high MCA and ACT scores. Small class sizes, modern technology and an experienced staff all contribute to providing an academic setting where all students have the opportunity to grow and achieve success.

Academic opportunities are also evident with a large number of college-level courses taught in the school by an adjunct professor or online. College credit courses are part of the district’s College in the High School program, with courses like Composition I, Introduction to Literature, College Algebra, Survey of Calculus, and College Chemistry being offered.

Online courses being taken by students this year include abnormal psychology, composition II, economics, general psychology, lifespan psychology, nutrition, public speaking, world geography, introduction to computers, biology, and ethics. The school is proud to partner with Alexandria Technical and Community College to offer students an opportunity to earn an AA degree.

Nevis School offers an extensive list of extracurricular programs, providing activities that involve about 80 percent of our students in grades 7-12. In addition to a number of athletic teams, students have the opportunity to participate in several academic or leadership activities, such as FCCLA, Knowledge Bowl, FIRST Robotics, Math League, FFA, National Honor Society, and Student Council.

Special Olympics also provide a wide variety of activities, including swimming, basketball, bowling and track.

In the area of fine arts, students have opportunities in art club, yearbook, drama, one act play, band, choir, pep band and jazz band.

Recent extracurricular highlights include five athletes participating in the state track and field meet with one state champion and three athletes competing in the state cross country meet in 2021. Also, the robotics team placed first in the Lake Superior Regional and qualified for the World Championships in Detroit, Michigan and State competition in 2019. The boys basketball team competed in the State Class A Basketball Tournament in 2021. And the one-act play placed first at the subsection competition in 2022.

Nevis Public School prides itself on being a small school that maximizes opportunities for its students. For additional information, call the school at 218-652-3500.

The district website is www.nevis308.org.

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Organizations Organization listings

Note: This list of contacts is subject to change throughout the year.

100 Women of the Heartland Who Care Tracey Ganley, 218-252-4222 or traceygaga9@gmail.com ACTION Park Rapids parkrapids.com/actionparkrapids ACEsMN acesmn.com All-Veterans Memorial Committee Amanda Wilkins, 218-699-3185 American Legion, Otto Hendrickson Post 212 218-732-5238, american@unitelc.com or www.parkrapidsamericanlegion.com American Legion Auxiliary Linda Swanson, 218-252-1165 or www.parkrapidsamericanlegion.com Boy Scouts Park Rapids Troop 58, David Zinniel, 218-252-4239 Nevis Troop 56, Chris Norton, 218-366-1609 Caregivers Discussion Group 218-732-3137 or www.parkrapidslivingathome.org Century School PTA Rhonda Lageson, 218-237-6340 or pta@parkrapids.k12.mn.us CHI St. Joseph’s Health Volunteer Services 218-616-3383 Crazy Quilters Royce Weston, 218-237-6298 Cub Scouts Park Rapids Pack 58, Dustin Lof, 218-255-2915 Nevis Pack 56, Chris Norton, 218-366-1609 Disabled American Veterans, Park Rapids Unit #38 Jerry Bjerke, 218-732-3561 or jerrold.bjerke@co.hubbard.mn.us Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Mary Jane Lentsch, 763-516-1174 Duplicate Bridge Club Sheila Tuhy, 520-404-4667 or edst2e@gmail.com Forest Riders Snowmobile Club Richard Ohm, 218-255-1252, flyingwgardens@live.com or Tim Eischens, 218-252-6025, time@paulbunyan.net Forest Riders ATV Club Ron Jensen, 218-255-3333, jenspr@unitelc.com or Teresa Ohm, 218-255-1244, flyingwgardens@live.com Friends of Itasca State Park www.friendsofitasca.org Friends of the Library Diane George, 218-732-4966 Girl Scouts 218-726-4710 or 800-955-6032, customercare@girlscoutslp.org

Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning Marty Leistikow, 218-699-3527 Headwaters Humane Society Animal Shelter 218-237-7100, has@HeadwatersAnimalShelter.org or www.headwatersanimalshelter.org Headwaters R/C Flying Club www.headwatersrcclub.org Headwaters Good Sam RV Chapter Carl Drury, 218-255-1459 or csdrury@arvig.net Heartland Arts parkrapidsarts@gmail.com or www.heartlandarts.org Heartland Concert Association www.heartlandconcertassociation.org Heartland Homes 218-732-4572 or www.facebook.com/heartlandhomesinc Helen’s Kitchen helenskitchenpr.org Helping Hands Rhonda Lageson, 218-237-6340 or pta@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Hubbard County Child Abuse Prevention Council Bob Kaumans, bob.kaumans@co.hubbard.mn.us or 218-732-2402 Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations Sharon Natzel, 763-355-7908, hccolamn@gmail.com or www.hubbardcolamn.org Hubbard County DFL hubbardcountydfl@gmail.com; www.dfl.org/units.local/hubbard Hubbard County 4-H 218-732-3391, extension.umn.edu/local/hubbard Hubbard County Historical Society 218-732-5237 or www.hubbardcountyhistory.org Hubbard County Republicans info@hubbardcountygop.com, www.hubbardcountygop.com or 218-203-0348 Hubbard County Master Gardeners 218-732-3391 or extension.umn.edu/local/hubbard Hubbard in Prevention Coalition 218-255-3692 or www.hubbardinprevention.org Itascatur Outdoor Activity Club itascatur.org

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Jackpine Writers’ Bloc Sharon Harris, 218-732-3782 or www.jackpinewriters.com Kinship of Park Rapids Area 218-732-0058, kinshipparkrapids.org or kinshipparkrapids@gmail.com Knights of Columbus Nevis-Laporte: Gary Roerick, 218-760-8266 Park Rapids: Tom Porozinski 218-255-2469 or Ron Ahmann 218-616-0915 Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 218-828-8517 or www.lakesareahabitat.org League of Women Voters Park Rapids Area Carolynne White, 320-438-0264; lwvparkrapids@lwvmn.org Let’s Go Fishing - Headwaters Lakes Area Chapter 218-237-6600 or headwaters.lgfws.com Lions International Park Rapids – Dick Kimball, 218-255-0233 or Zelda Novak, 218-732-9295 or 218-252-7247 Laporte-Benedict – laportebenedictlionsclub@gmail.com Osage – Bob Mack, 218-255-0923 or Mark Larson, 218-255-2481 Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area 218-732-3137 or www.parkrapidslivingathome.org Loon Country Carvers Chuck Yliniemi, 218-732-9643 Mantrap Valley Conservation Club Russ Olson, 320-200-8159 or mantrapvalleycc.org Marine Corps League, Star of the North Detachment Dave Free, 218-252-8193 Masonic Shell Lodge 184 Colin Perry, 218-732-3205 or aliveinpr@gmail.com (use “Lodge” in subject line).

Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Assn., Park Rapids Chapter David East, 218-255-3040, or www.mndarkhouse.org/park-rapids-chapter Minnesota Deer Hunters Assn., Park Rapids Chapter Russ Johnsrud, 218-820-5330 or mndeerhunters.com

Organizations

Nevis Trailblazers Club Karl Dierkhising, 218-252-2637 or nevistrailblazers.clubhosting.org Nevis Women’s Club Kathy Carney at 218-252-6654 and Jody Pribyl at 763-331-2043 North Country Trail Association Itasca Moraine Chapter - itm@northcountrytrail.org or northcountrytrail.org/itm Laurentian Lakes Chapter - llc@ northcountrytrail.org or northcountrytrail.org/llc Northern Knights Car Club northernknightscarclubpr@gmail.com or northernknightscarclub.org Northern Light Opera Company www.northernlightopera.org or info@northernlightopera.org Osage Sportsmans Club Tom Wettels, 218-252-1130, Jim Hartig, 218-252-9430 or osagesportsmansclub.com Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association 218-732-9179 or www.prhockey.com Park Rapids Area Antique Tractor & Engine Club Justin Peterson, 218-252-6253 or www.facebook.com/parkrapidstractorandengine Park Rapids Area Community Band Paul Peterson, 218-732-4760 or www.pracb.com Park Rapids Area Home School Association prahsa@yahoo.com Park Rapids Classic Chorale Dave Keller, 218-732-9458, www.facebook.com/PRClassicChorale

Park Rapids Downtown Business Association 218-820-2716 or www.parkrapidsdowntown.com Park Rapids Education & Activities Foundation Steph Carlson, 218-252-1597 or Lisa Koppelman, 320-293-1857 Park Rapids Farmers Market parkrapidsfm@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/Park-Rapids-FarmersMarket-336893648240 Park Rapids Figure Skating Club prfsc15@gmail.com or parkrapidsfsc.org Park Rapids Friendly Squares Karen Van De Venter, krgvande@unitelc.com, 218-252-3853 Park Rapids Garden Club Karrie Kapsner, 218-732-9079, bkkapsner@gmail.com Park Rapids High School All-School Reunion Connie Carmichael, 218-252-0086, connieprhs@gmail.com, www.prhsreunion.com Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 218-732-4111 or www.parkrapids.com Park Rapids Mah Jongg League Amy Hankey, 952-201-0478 Park Rapids Ministerial Association Steve Norby, 218-732-7284 Park Rapids Mothers of Preschoolers Cora Henderson, 218-252-2652 Park Rapids Senior Citizens Center 218-732-8612

Party Bridge, Whist and Hand & Foot groups Ruthann Helgren, 218-732-7427 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders MC www.pbfriders.com PEO Sisterhood Chapter FJ – Jan Rumpza, 612-741-2034 or janrumpza@gmail.com Chapter FQ – Nancy Neal 763-258-7553 Pregnancy Resource Center of the Park Rapids Area 218-732-5212 or www.prcparkrapids.org Quilts of Valor Holly Johnson, 218-652-0116 or qovf.org Red Hat Society Itasca Ruby Violets Chapter – Pat Cadreau, 218-255-0826 Nevis Chapter – Joan Blumberg at 218-732-7747 Red Hat Ladies of Park Rapids – Linda Moberg, 218-252-2979 or linmob21@gmail.com Rotary Club of Park Rapids parkrapidsrotary.com Rubber Stamp Club Deb Frentress, 218-564-4792 Salvation Army, Hubbard Co. Service Unit Hubbard County Social Services, 218-732-1451 Support Within Reach 218-237-0300 or 1-800-708-2727, www.supportwithinreach.org Shell Prairie Agriculture Association Russell Smith, 218-252-0264 or www.hubbardcountyfair.com Sons of the American Legion Bob Cadreau, 218-255-2326 or bobcadreau@outlook.com Tall Pine Toms Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation Dano Crandall, 218-616-4142 Volunteer Heartland Lakes volunteerheartlandlakes@gmail.com or volunteerheartlandlakes.galaxydigital.com Wellspring for the World Jennifer Therkilsen, 218-255-2894 or www.wellspringfortheworld.org White Birch Artists Jill Geisen-Clack, 218-252-6322 or jrgeisenclack@gmail.com

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Churches NEVIS

Places to worship

PARK RAPIDS

Abide Vineyard Church 17765 Highway 34 E. Pastor John Arras, Associate Pastor Laura Nelmark 218-237-8463 abidevc.com Assembly of God 208 Western Ave. S. Pastor Tim Wilson 218-732-8818 pragmn.org Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) 112 Park Ave. S. Lead Pastor Steve Norby, Pastor Justin Fenger, Dana Kocka, SAM 218-732-7284 calvaryparkrapids.com Eastside Christian Church 16623 State Hwy. 87 Campus Pastor Justin Domogalla, Associate Pastor Brandon Galligan 218-732-4676 eastside.com Faithbridge Church 1505 Park Ave. S. Pastor Jeff Lange 218-732-1404 faithbridgepr.org First Baptist Church 909 8th St. W. Pastor Joshua Hawn 218-732-3321 fbcpr.org Jehovah’s Witnesses 19420 U.S. Hwy. 71 N., Park Rapids 218-732-4290.

New Life Community Church 600 Bridge St. Pastors Fred and Beverly Brown 218-732-7000 218-732-5637 newlife@newlifeofpr.org

Park Rapids Church of Christ 707 Main Ave. N. Scott Warne, minister 218-732-5105 parkrapidschurch.org Restoration Christian Church 17789 State Hwy. 34 Pastors Joel and Jennifer Juni, Pastor Andy Spurlin 218-237-1700 restoration-christian-church.com Riverside United Methodist Church 1005 Park Ave. N. Pastor Roger Grafenstein 218-732-5205 riversideumcchurch.com St. Johns Lutheran Church (LCMS) State Hwy. 34 W. Pastors James Neubauer and Joel Newton 218-732-9783 stjohnspr.org St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 305 5th St. W. Father Thomas Friedl 218-732-5142 stpeterpr.org Seventh-Day Adventist 18098 Elisha Dr. Pastor Joel Kratzke 218-732-7186 parkrapidsmn.adventistchurch.org Trinity Episcopal & Presbyterian Church 212 Court Ave. S. 218-732-4393.

DORSET

First English Lutheran (LCMS) Pastor Chris Davis 218-732-9466 dorsetlutheran.org

Bethany Lutheran (ELCA) 100 3rd Ave. Pastor John Dalen 218-652-2030 bethanylutherannevis.org Fellowship Baptist Church 200 E. Main Pastor Tom C. Drury Jr. 218-652-4400.

Northern Lakes Church 100 E. Pleasant Pastor Adam Waite 218-652-3900 northernlakes.church Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church 205 Main St. W. Fr. Tony Fernando, 218-652-4005, nevislaportecatholics.org Peace Lutheran Church (LCMC) 24025 Hwy. 34 Pastor Tim Balfanz, Associate Pastor Linda Nicklason 218-652-6508 peacelutherannevis.com

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Frontline Church 12141 County Rd. 6, Hubbard Pastors Russell and Robin Smith, 218-237-3727 accessfrontline.com Hubbard United Methodist Church 12150 Broadway Rd. Pastor Lauren Hauger office 218-732-0224 hubbardumc.org

AKELEY

Akeley United Methodist Church 17 First St. S.E. Pastor John Carpenter 218-205-1381 johncc332@gmaill.com akeleyumc.org First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 10 Pleasant Ave. Interim Pastor Maribeth McGoven 218-652-3335 flcakeley.org St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS) 110 Pleasant Ave. 218-652-3779 or 218-252-5282 facebook.com/ stjohnslutheranchurchakeley.

White Oak Bible Church

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LAPORTE

Christ Gospel Fellowship 37466 County Rd. 39 Pastor Rick Clyde 218-224-2800.

Kabekona Community Church 24044 Old Cemetery Rd. Interim Pastor Dave Van Wingerden 218-224-2827 kabekona.org Laporte Community Bible Church 115 Main St. W. Pastor Matt Sconce 218-224-2542 218-760-3445.

St. Theodore of Tarsus Catholic Church 580 County Rd. 39 Fr. Tony Fernando 218-652-4005 nevislaportecatholics.org Trinity Lutheran Church 150 2nd St. N.E. Pastor René Mehlberg 218-224-2417 tlclaporte.org facebook.com/tlclaporte.

LAKE GEORGE

Lake George Bible Chapel 37285 U.S. Hwy. 71, 7 mi. east of Itasca State Park Pastor Mike English 218-699-3013 lakegeorgebiblechapel.weebly.com Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) 37115 U.S. Hwy. 71 Pastor Philip Houser 218-266-3330.

OUTLYING CHURCHES

Grace Community Church 24068 Pine Ave. N., Osage Pastor Paul McKibben 218-573-3143 gcco@arvig.net Malvik Lutheran Church 27689 474th St., Guthrie 218-444-4112 malviklutheranchurch@gmail.com St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Grotto 55744 County Rd. 44, Two Inlets Father Thomas Friedl 218-732-4046 stmarys-twoinlets-churchandgrotto.com

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Cemeteries

The following public, township and church cemeteries are located in Hubbard County. Private cemeteries are not listed.

Akeley Cemetery 23407 County 12, Akeley Arago-Clover-Evergreen 27182 105th Ave., Park Rapids Bethany Lutheran Cemetery 102 3rd Ave. S., Nevis Bethel Cemetery 15488 County 11, Park Rapids Dudley Memorial Cemetery 22248 236th St., Nevis

Evergreen Cemetery 24321 Old Cemetery Rd., Laporte Farris Cemetery 32547 500th St., Cass Lake Fern-Becida Cemetery 47358 129th Ave., Solway GreenLea Cemetery 32893 450th St., Cass Lake Greenwood Cemetery 16223 State 34, Park Rapids Guthrie Cemetery 43753 275th Ave., Laporte Henrietta Cemetery 18029 County 11, Park Rapids Hubbard Cemetery 17854 County 109, Park Rapids (Hubbard) Hubbard United Methodist Cemetery 12150 Broadway Rd., Park Rapids (Hubbard) Immaculate Conception Lakeside Cemetery East of County 18, Nevis Lake Alice Cemetery 38908 115th Ave., Laporte Lake Emma Cemetery 26442 Inward Loop, Park Rapids Lake George Cemetery 37724 Night Hawk Road, Lake George Lakeport Cemetery 37742 North Willow Road, Laporte Lakeview Cemetery East of County 18, Nevis

Lemon-Badoura Cemetery 29366 150 St., Nevis Malvik Lutheran Cemetery 27689 474th St., Cass Lake Nary Cemetery 48771 County 36, Laporte Resthaven North of West Ave., Nevis Riverside United Methodist Cemetery 1005 U.S. Hwy. 71, Park Rapids Roat Memorial Cemetery 50740 Woodcamp Dr., Bemidji (Rockwood Twp.) St. Lawrence Cemetery 27075 444th St, Laporte St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Cemetery Rd., Park Rapids (Two Inlets) St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery 982 Henrietta Ave. S., Park Rapids St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery 12951 150th St., Park Rapids St. Theodore’s Catholic Cemetery 635 1st Ave. N.W., Laporte Thorpe Cemetery 22782 300th St., Nevis Union Cemetery South of 500th St. (Rockwood Twp.) Woodlawn Cemetery 24410 County 18, Nevis White Oak Cemetery 16955 State Hwy. 64, Akeley

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Discover up north hospitality and a friendly hometown spirit when you “stroll and shop” downtown Park Rapids. The extrawide street is lined with shops filled with gifts, vintage finds, boutique clothing, books, arts, crafts and much more as well as diverse options for dining.

Relax on one of the many benches and enjoy gourmet coffee, ice cream and snacks. If you seek evening entertainment, take in a movie at the Art Deco theater and sample a variety of cuisines and bar scenes at our locally owned establishments.

One reason Park Rapids’ Main Street was named one of Minnesota’s Top 10 and the state’s most charming small town that you have to visit is the profusion of flowers that decorate store fronts and hanging baskets on the carriage lights in the summer months. Handsome decor enhances the experience in other seasons.

Whether you’re lucky enough to live here, stay at the cabin, experience the trails or visit Itasca State Park, you’re invited to experience downtown year-round.

Join the great community get-together for the summer music series, 2nd Street Stage, Thursday nights June 16 through Aug. 18. Each week brings a new band, social hour, beer garden, kids’ activities and more.

Crazy Days on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29, makes finding bargains fun. Businesses go all out with sidewalk sales and staff dressed in crazy costumes.

On Thursday, enjoy a pet parade and kids’ entertainment.

Water Wars on Main, planned for Thursday, Aug. 11, matches firefighters and local teams who battle it out for a

trophy and bragging rights. The contest kicks off Legends & Logging Days fun, celebrating our logging heritage with activities including the Backyard Barbecue Challenge.

The extra-wide Main Street is the perfect place for the Run to the Rapids classic car show, Aug. 12-13. Car buffs will see beautifully restored classic cars and trucks and can meet with their proud owners.

For Halloween, hundreds of princesses, Ninja turtles, goblins and other cute costumed characters come downtown for Trick or Treat Park Rapids Oct. 31.

Downtown businesses herald the holiday season the Friday after Thanksgiving, hosting a Yuletide Sampler with hot cider, hot chocolate and treats in their stores.

The Yuletide Sampler is a prelude to the annual Heartland Lakes Community Tree-Lighting Ceremony with a Christmas carol sing-along, Santa’s arrival, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and the countdown to lighting the beautifully decorated tree on Main Street. The annual event is best described as a Norman Rockwell moment.

A Downtown Walking Map will help you explore what Downtown Park Rapids has to offer and can be found in park kiosks, local businesses and in the Chamber Discovery Guide.

Or visit www.parkrapidsdowntown. com to see the webcam on Main, on the Fish Hook River and at the Mississippi headwaters. The website also provides updates on events, promotions, a member directory and much more.

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The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is a progressive, membership-driven organization where members cooperate to advance their common interests to build a sustainable, thriving community.

The mission of the chamber is to serve, connect and promote its members.

Its 350-plus members are a diverse group, each committed to the vitality and sustainability of the Park Rapids lakes area.

The chamber supports three main programs: membership services, events and tourism marketing. The chamber provides business advocacy, networking, referral, promotion and educational opportunities to enhance the business climate in this area.

Events promote community engagement, increase awareness of our great resources and create activities for both residents and visitors. Events that the chamber spearheads are the Park Rapids Fourth of July parade, Legends and Logging Days, Heart of the Holidays and the Heartland 200 Cor PowerSports Snowmobile Race, while supporting and collaborating on a multitude of other events.

As the official destination marketing organization, the chamber spends a significant amount of its resources to market and promote Park Rapids lakes area as a tourist destination. The chamber markets to potential guests from Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Canada and around the world.

The chamber collaborates with a number of organizations, public entities and private businesses to advance facilities, attractions and recreational amenities.

The chamber operates the Park Rapids Visitor Information Center at 1204 Park Avenue S. (U.S. Hwy. 71 S.) with 24/7 restroom facilities and information.

If you have any questions regarding the Park Rapids lakes area or a chamber program, call 218-732-4111, click www.parkrapids.com, stop by the visitor center or email chamber@parkrapids.com.

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“When you talk about entrepreneur centers, you want to create a launch-off place where you can get the groundwork to get to the next level,” said Heartland Lakes Development Commission (HLDC) Executive Director Mary Thompson.

“Hangar has that connotation,” she said. “We want to help entrepreneurs take flight. We were thrilled to receive some assistance from the Industries of Park Rapids, a non-profit that provides assistance to businesses in the community.

Sanford of Bemidji also provided us with a contribution to help with the renovation of The Hangar. They believe it’s worthwhile for the economic vitality of the community.”

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The first group is entrepreneurs who are looking at starting a business. “They may be looking for guidance, mentoring and equipment to get started,” Thompson said.

The second group is small business owners. “They may want to create a report and need access to a really nice, multi-function printer that can also fax and scan, staple and three-hole punch, or really good internet, or they need to print a poster or blueprint on our wide-format machine. You can send your job to the machine from home and it will sit there until you come and scan your card, and then it prints.”

The third group is remote workers. “Maybe they need a place to meet with a client besides at their kitchen table, or a place to have a Zoom meeting, or just want someone to bounce ideas off or chat with,” she said.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“Once we are 100 percent done with construction we plan to open for 24-hour service around March 1 for those with Hangar memberships,” she said.

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The facility also has a “I can help with applications conference room with a phone to financial tools available, that can be reserved by nonsuch as the Park Rapids members for meetings for a fee Revolving Loan Fund,” she of $40 for four hours or $75 said. “We also have the Main for the day. A widescreen TV Street Revitalization Program.” with Zoom capabilities will also Thompson said her staff be available.The conference - Mary Thompson, HLDC will be helping coordinate the table will fit 10-12 people for executive director activities of The Hangar, run meetings. the copier or find resources The rest of the space includes they need. tables and chairs for people to Visitors are welcome to stop work on their laptops and a kitchenette. Coffee, bottled water, pop and a snack bar will be by to visit or sign up for memberships.

“I think the hangar provides another quality of place that available. will help attract workers to the community,” she said. “We A SHARED SPACE are going to start offering training opportunities in the near The building is divided into two sections, the Hangar future. It’s really exciting we have the opportunity to add this to our community. We want it to be a vibrant and welcoming and the HLDC office, which has free resources available to place for people.” business owners and entrepreneurs.

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LAMB WESTON/RDO FROZEN PARK RAPIDS PLANT

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and other vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston operations, like the Lamb Weston/RDO Park Rapids facility, have produced unique and innovative products that today grace the tables and shelves of restaurants and food retailers in more than 110 countries on all seven continents.

In partnership with RDO Farms, a leading potato supplier, the Park Rapids plant can truly deliver products from “field to plate.”

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Park Rapids Avionics’ services include the installation and maintenance of custom aircraft instrumentation paneling, navigation systems, instrumentation, flight control systems, weather systems, and electronics. For more information, call Tom Hass at 237-1525, email tom@parkrapidsavionics.com, or visit www.parkrapidsavionics.com.

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manufacturing facility located at 501 Industrial Park Rd. TEAM is a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing company that has been driving innovation in performance and reliability enhancing components since 1967. TEAM offers a complete range of services – from collaboration on new product designs to custom contract manufacturing. Its principal products include transmissions and transaxles, axles and fourwheel-drive systems, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and electric vehicle drivetrains. It is a market leader in drivetrain technology that offers a complete range of services that includes everything from collaboration on product designs to manufacturing to your specifications. TEAM also can provide make-to-print components and works with nearly every type of ferrous or non-ferrous material; cast, forged, wrought, or extruded. For more information, go to www.team-ind.com.

BLACK SWAN COOPERAGE, LLC

Black Swan Cooperage, LLC is a whiskey barrel manufacturer located right in the Park Rapids industrial park. In addition to whiskey barrels, Black Swan makes a variety of other cooperagerelated wood products created to flavor beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. All of these products are sold specifically to the craft distilling and brewing industries across the U.S., Canada and several other countries. The Black Swan team prides themselves on sharing their knowledge of wood with the craft distilling and brewing community and beyond. For more information, visit www.blackswanbarrels.com.

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Park Rapids is the undisputed gateway to Itasca State Park and the south entrance is a 19-mile drive from Park Rapids north on U.S. Hwy. 71.

The east entrance is only a couple miles farther, then another mile or so west at the junction of Hwy. 71 and State Hwy. 200.

Itasca State Park encompasses Lake Itasca, the official source of the Mississippi River, and a scenic area of northern Minnesota that has remained relatively unchanged from its natural state.

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp

under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota’s seven National Natural Landmarks.

But the main attraction will continue to be walking across the headwaters of the Mississippi River on stones at the mouth of Lake Itasca. There are plenty of other outdoor activities to do at the park, such as taking an excursion boat on Lake Itasca, exploring along Wilderness Drive, biking or hiking along more than 30 miles of designated trails, fishing in one of the many lakes, observing the wild flowers in season or birding. Like the entire Park Rapids area, wildlife can be seen throughout the park.

For more information about the park events and schedules, call Itasca State Park headquarters at 218-699-7251 or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/itasca/index.html.

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Parks & Recreation MARY GIBBS MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS CENTER

The Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center opened in 2005 and affords a “river of stories” for guests. The visitor center is named after the brave, young park commissioner, Mary Gibbs.

The “Rivers of the World” sculpture is the focal point, interpretive signs identify the earth’s waterways and the Centennial Plaque, Time Capsule and International Peace Pole also engage visitors.

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Along the trail to the headwaters, kiosks draw guests to learn the river’s story with a natural history angle. Park visitors become attuned to its aquatic species, birds, animals, exotic species and plants.

DOUGLAS LODGE

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365 days a year and as visitors enter the portico, they are greeted by quotes from the park’s premier explorers – Ozawindib, Henry Schoolcraft, Jacob V. Brower and Jean Nicollet.

Visitors get acquainted with the headwaters’ natural history and gain an understanding of the area’s attraction for thousands of years. The changes in transportation are documented through the eras – from Native American travel and trade, to U.S. settlement and expansion to logging.

One historic landmark that has welcomed visitors to the park since the beginning of the 20th century is Douglas Lodge. The lodge, a two-story pine log building at the south end of Lake Itasca, has been serving guests since 1905. Few changes have been made to the original lodge, which was built with green, newly cut pine logs harvested in the park.

JACOB V. BROWER VISITOR CENTER

The Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center is the largest visitor center in any of Minnesota’s state parks. The 13,000-squarefoot facility has exhibits on the Ojibwe, explorer and pioneer history of the area around Itasca. Land surveyor Jacob Brower lobbied hard to designate this area as a state park in 1891 to protect the pines from logging.

Itasca-Heartland Connection Trail Construction of the Itasca-Heartland Connection Trail is expected to begin this fall.

This multi-purpose, paved trail will serve as a strategic connection between Itasca State Park and the Heartland State Trail.

Safe access routes to Minnesota’s most popular park have long been a priority, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) considers this a “destination trail.”

This trail would increase outdoor opportunities for cyclists, walkers, snowmobilers, families and children, including both local residents, who are active trail users, and visitors to this region.

For more than a decade, a citizen-led committee has been actively developing a plan for the Itasca-Heartland Connection Trail with input from a variety of stakeholders.

The trail will be located primarily in county and stateowned lands, showcasing the abundant natural and cultural resources of the region.

In 2020, the Minnesota Legislature included $2 million in its bonding bill for engineering and design of the trail segment located within Itasca State Park and for construction of a trail tunnel under U.S. Hwy. 71.

The DNR has completed its engineering plan, and the tunnel will be built in fall 2022.

When additional funds are available, the second phase of trail construction will continue 13 miles east to Emmaville on county land. The third phase will go south eight miles from Emmaville on a county road right-of-way to the intersection with the Heartland Trail, where a trailhead would be constructed.

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The North Country Trail (NCT) wanders 4,600 miles through America’s rugged northern Heartland.

From New York to North Dakota, hikers can find adventure.

Traversing through seven states, the NCT is the longest national scenic trail in the U.S. It’s the only one in Minnesota.

NCT enters Minnesota near Jay Cooke State Park and winds toward the Chippewa National Forest, Hubbard County, the Paul Bunyan State Forest and the scenic Itasca Moraine landscape before heading further south through the Maplewood State Park and on to the North Dakota border.

Upon reaching Itasca State Park, NCT is in the neighborhood of the Mississippi headwaters before turning south and following the Laurentian Divide.

The trail path is natural, with roots and snags removed and overhanging limbs trimmed for unimpeded hiking.

With the trail open to foot traffic only, hikers, berry pickers, hunters, birdwatchers, geocachers, snowshoers and Hok skiers have miles of trails to explore.

Anyone walking this trail is in for a treat as it meanders through forested hills and valleys interspersed with rivers,

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Short day hikes or overnight hikes are possible.

The Laurentian Lakes Chapter is responsible for maintaining over 72 miles of the NCT – from the middle of Itasca State park west to Clearwater County Hwy. 39 Trailhead, south through the Tamarac Wildlife Refuge, Hubbel Pond, crossing Hwy 34, through private land and then road walks to Frazee. Maps, events and suggested hikes are available at northcountrytrail.org/llc.

The Itasca Moraine Chapter, based in the Park RapidsWalker-Hackensack area, is responsible for a 107-mile section. The chapter also hosts year-around hikes. For more information, visit northcountrytrail.org/itm.

At most locations, there is a kiosk or signboard with information about the trail. Hiking distances to the nearest kiosk are also provided.

A “Guide to Hiking the North Country Trail in Minnesota” guidebook is available in bookstores in Park Rapids, Itasca State Park, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and online.

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Hubbard County is home to a robust arts scene Numerous artists, writers, actors, dancers and vocalists call the Northwoods their home.

For the latest information about arts events, read the Park Rapids Enterprise or visit www.parkrapidsenterprise.com.

ART LEAP

Art Leap is an open studio event. The driving tour, sponsored by Heartland Arts, invites visitors to meet artists, see their studios and find other culturally rich destinations.

Highlights include live demonstrations, outdoor music and seeing fall colors at their peak.

BLANK CANVAS GALLERY

Blank Canvas Gallery is an online source connecting art lovers with unique, original art created by talented artists. Artists work in a variety of mediums and styles. Email info@blankcanvasgallery. com or go online to www.blankcanvasgallery.com.

HEARTLAND ARTS COUNCIL

Heartland Arts remains an umbrella organization for

16 regional arts groups, promoting excellence in the arts through creation, education and performance. The council meets monthly to share calendars, inspire new arts projects and build community around the arts. Heartland Arts also sponsors annual events, including Noon Hour Concerts and Art Leap. For more information, visit www.heartlandarts.org.

HEARTLAND CONCERT ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1981, the Heartland Concert Association’s goal is to bring quality entertainment to the area at a reasonable price. From September to May, its concert series offers five live performances – classical, Broadway, jazz, country and more. Admission to the Heartland Concert series is by season membership ticket or at the door. For more information, visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org.

JACKPINE WRITERS’ BLOC

This local writing group publishes a literary journal, ‘The Talking Stick.” Visit www.jackpinewriters.com.

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Theatrical productions delight audiences NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY

Since 2002, the Northern Light Opera Company (NLOC) has produced professional quality musical theater. Community singers, dancers, ages 8 to 85, and a live orchestra are challenged by theater professionals to bring significant and compelling music theater to a large, regional audience. “Hello, Dolly!,” the fun, lively favorite of many, will be performed at the Armory Arts & Events Center on July 29-Aug. 6, 2022. For more information, check www.northernlightopera.org.

NLOKIDS

NLOKids is a three-week theater camp for children ages 8 to 13 where participants develop their acting, singing, improvisational and movement skills. Led by NLOC director and student interns, children create their own story, compose music, build costumes/sets and perform original music theater for family and friends. NLOKids will continue its collaboration between the Park Rapids and Pine Point communities, recruiting students from each. For more information, email info@northernlightopera.org.

WORKBENCH NEW PLAY WORKSHOP

Led by professional playwrights, participants spend an intensive week writing a 10-minute play which comes to life at a public reading read by NLOC actors and directors.

2021’s inaugural workshop participants were surprised and delighted with what they accomplished and audiences were enthusiastic. Workshop dates are June 12-18, 2022. For more information, check www.northernlightopera.org.

JASPER’S THEATER

Jasper’s Theater, nestled in the pines one mile east of Park Rapids, is a one-of-a-kind variety show experience that rivals the music and comedy shows of Branson, Missouri. Visitors near and far come to enjoy a multigenerational cast and crew in a highly entertaining twohour show featuring music, comedy and a little magic.

Enjoy the show as you sit in our padded seats and airconditioned log theater, just east of Park Rapids on scenic State Hwy. 34. Call 218-255-1333 or visit www.jasperstheater.com.

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Entertainment

Sculpture Trail highlights Minnesota talent

Sculptures created by Minnesota artists dot downtown Park Rapids and Red Bridge Park.

Initiated in 2018, the Park Rapids Sculpture Trail is a collaboration of the city of Park Rapids and the Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. It’s made possible by the sculptors who enter and bring their artworks to the city every spring and businesses and nonprofits who generously provide funding.

Each year, new sculptures are placed along the Red Bridge Park Sculpture Trail. The Red Bridge Park is the trailhead for the Heartland State Trail, which is used year ‘round for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, snowmobiling and other recreational activities.

In 2020, the Sculpture Trail expanded to three more locations in downtown Park Rapids.

All artworks remain in place for a year and are available for sale.

For information on sponsoring or entering a sculpture, contact commission members Lu Ann Hurd-Lof at luann47@gmail.com or Laura Grisamore at lauraleephoto3@gmail.com.

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LONG LAKE THEATER

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NEMETH ART CENTER

The Nemeth Art Center (NAC) is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, May through September.

Admission is free. The gallery is located in the upper level of the historic county courthouse, located at 301 Court Ave. Founded in 1977

by Park Rapids community members, the NAC has

provided quality arts and education experiences to north-central Minnesota.

For more information about upcoming exhibits and membership privileges, visit www.nemethartcenter.org.

PARK RAPIDS AREA COMMUNITY BAND

Sixty to 70 musicians rehearse at the Park Rapids High School in preparation for the community band’s spring and late fall concerts

and the pre-fireworks show on the Fourth of July. Contact Paul Peterson at 732-4760 or visit www.pracb.com.

PARK RAPIDS CLASSIC CHORALE

The Park Rapids Classic Chorale is a 45-member, community chorus. The chorale typically performs a Christmas and spring concert.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ PRClassicChorale.

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Long Lake Theater presents musicals, comedy, drama and concerts along with other entertainment in the village of Hubbard on the south end of Long Lake. Additionally, this family-friendly venue hosts kids camps and workshops, special events and is open to weddings, receptions, meetings and other community engagements. This lovely, little venue resides in two former churches built in the 1890s and invites you to enjoy meeting at its very own, “Two Loons Pub,” before the shows. For more information, call 732-0099 or visit longlaketheater.com.

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