Summer Scene June/July

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Summer Scene Park Rapids Lakes Area

Your FREE guide to recreation, festivals & interesting local, hot spots

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40th ANNUAL PARK RAPIDS

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Plus other great bands

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A publication of the Park Rapids Enterprise

Visitors to the Park Rapids area soon learn it’s the land of 10,000 things to do. To find out what’s happening you can turn to the Park Rapids Enterprise, an awardwinning newspaper published every Wednesday and Saturday. Catch up on coming events, the latest local news and where the hottest garage sales can be found. We offer year-round subscriptions for Minnesotans and out-of-state visitors. We even have snowbird rates for our summer guests. For more information call 732-3364.

We are located at 203 Henrietta Avenue North (behind Ortons). You can find us on the Web at www.parkrapidsenterprise.com.

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123rd Annual Shell Prairie Agricultural Association Presents

2018 Hubbard County FOOD FAMILY 5 st e r G atseof Day mer Sum

FUN Wednesday,July 11 Motocity Raceway Motocross 7 pm 11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 4 & Under Free

Saturday,July14 KIDDIE PULL 10AM - FREE

TRACTOR PULL

GREAT GRANDSTAND SHOWS

Wed., July 11 - Sun., July 15 Thursday, July12 Kids Day All Day

Friday, July 13

Balloon Artistry by Mandana Balloon Tying: 10-noon & 2:30-7:30 Balloon Show in the Bandshell: 1:30

Talent Show 7 pm - Free Will offering (winners qualify for state competition)

Sunday, July 15

COWBOY CHURCH Everyone welcome free will offering.

11 am in the bandshell.

Out of Field 5 pm Followed By Modified Tractor & Truck Pull

11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 • 4 & Under Free Includes both shows

SENIOR DAY (in the Pavilion)

Dirt Kickin Wicked Good

Great Frontier Bull Riding Company

7:00pm

11 & up $10 5 to 10 $5 4 & Under Free

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Crescent City Midway Wednesday thru Saturday

Demo Derby - 1 PM

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NO CARNIVAL SHOW ON SUNDAY (Available at Harvala Appliance, Park Rapids)

11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 4 & Under Free

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Land of 10,000 things to do June

16 – Author Fest, Park Rapids 16 – Kinship’s Amazing Chase, Heartland Park 16 – Park Rapids Fire Department open house 20 – 23rd annual Butterfly Hike, Itasca State Park 21 – Noon Hour Concert, Classic Chorale, St. Johns Lutheran Church 21 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park Rapids 22 – Hubbard County Historical Museum roast beef dinner, Park Rapids American Legion 21-2 3 – Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest, Walker 22-2 4 – 70th annual Paul Bunyan Days, Akeley 23- Dorset Boardwalk Art Festival 24 – Water Ski Show and playground ribbon-cutting, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 28 – Noon Hour Concert, Hubbard Methodist Church 28– 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park Rapids

July

4-7 – 40th Annual PRCA Pro Rodeo/PBR Professional Bull Ride 4 – F irecracker Footrace, Heartland Park, Park Rapids 4 – Fourth of July parade 4– John Michael Lerma Pie Contest, Park Rapids 4 – Park Rapids Area Community Band pre-fireworks concert 4 – Park Rapids Rotary Fourth of July fireworks 5 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park Rapids 6-7 – Bigfoot Days, Remer 6-8 – Menahga Midsummer Celebration 8 – Nevis Pig Races 10 – Dorset Crazy Days 11-1 5 – Shell Prairie Agricultural Association Hubbard County Fair, Park Rapids 12 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park Rapids 15 – Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, 5 p.m.

19 – Noon Hour Concert, Sarah Carlson, St. Johns Lutheran Church

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19 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park Rapids 19 – Smokey Bear Day, Itasca State Park 21 – Summer Salad Luncheon, First Lutheran Church, Akeley 26 – Noon Hour Concert, Brian Perez, Calvary Lutheran Church 26 - 2nd Street Stage, Park Rapids 26 – Crazy Days, Downtown Park Rapids 27-A ug. 4 – Northern Light Opera Company, “My Fair Lady,” Armory Square 27 – CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospice chicken dinner, American Legion 27-2 8 – Nevis Muskie Days Music Festival 27-29 – Lake George Blueberry Festival 28 – Park Rapids Class of 1978 40th reunion, Vacationaire 28 – Park Rapids Fire Department’s 5 Alarm 5K Run/Walk

18 – Friends of Heritage Living golf tournament, Eagle View Golf Course 18-1 9 – Art Fair at the Winery, Forestedge Winery 22 – Kinship of Park Rapids mini golf tournament, Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park 25 – Veterans Tribute Program at Howard Maninga’s home 31 - Sept. 1 – Nimrod Jubilee Days/Labor Day Bull Bash

September

1-2 – Art by the Lake, Walker 9 – Dorset Garage Sale 13 – Hubbard County Historical Museum soup and salad luncheon at the museum 15-16 – Bigfoot Music Festival, Remer 21 – Kinship of Park Rapids spaghetti dinner, Park Rapids American August Legion 2 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park 22 – Great American Story, Park Rapids Rapids 22 – Headwaters 100 Bike Ride, Park 4 – Nevis City Wide Garage Sale Rapids 4-5 – Field Days, Park Rapids Antique 22 – Annual Autumn Harvest Festival, Tractor & Engine Club’s East 40 Lantern Lit Hike, Itasca State Park Grounds 22-23 – Art Leap 5 – Taste of Dorset 5– Park Rapids Water Ski Show, October 6 - Harvest Moon Festival Halvorson Beach, Nevis, 5 p.m.

9 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park 12 – Heartland Homes 40th anniversary fish fry, Park Rapids Rapids 31 – T

rick or Treat Downtown Park 9-1 1 – Legends and Logging Days, Park Rapids Rapids Antique Tractor & Engine Club’s East 40 Grounds November 10- 11 – Northern Nights Run to the 16 – Minnesota Firearms Deer Season Rapids car show Opener 10-11 – Remer Harvest Festival 16 – CHI St. Joseph’s Health Foundation 11 – Run to the Rapids classic car show, Benefit Gala, Chase on the Lake Park Rapids 22 – Heartland Homes Turkey Trot and 11 – Northwoods Triathlon, Nevis 5K Walk/Run, Park Rapids 11 – Park Rapids Fire Department’s 5 22 – Community Thank Meal, Riverside Alarm Fishing Frenzy, Potato Lake United Methodist Church 16 – Noon Hour Concert, Upper 23 – Community Tree Lighting Ceremony Mississippians, Calvary Lutheran and Yuletide Sampler Church 24 - Small Business Saturday 16 – 2nd Street Stage, Downtown Park December Rapids 17 – Festival of Tables, CHI St. Joseph’s 8 – Christmas Sweets, Treats, & Treasures, CHI St. Joseph’s Health Health Auxiliary, Riverside Auxiliary, Calvary Lutheran Church Methodist Church 25 – American Legion Community

18 – Tour de Pines Bike Ride, Itasca Christmas Dinner State Park

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New & expanded product lines including Shimano & Daiwa.

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Enjoy the richness of our lake and pine country The Park Rapids Lakes area provides great opportunities to find recreational adventure and fun as a vacation destination.

Enjoy the area and enjoy the people while surrounded by pristine lakes and tall pine forests.

Located along the scenic 88-mile Highway 34 corridor stretching from Detroit Lakes to Walker, Park Rapids has endless opportunities to enjoy all that the area offers on the water by way of fishing, swimming, tubing and water skiing.

Jump on to the Heartland Trail in Park Rapids for a day of hiking or biking to towns along this famous recreational route.

With over 400 lakes, thousands of miles of recreation trails, a wildlife refuge, the Park Rapids Lakes area is also gateway to Itasca State Park, home of the Mississippi River Headwaters.

Park Rapids and its vibrant Main Street downtown district offers a unique shopping experience with PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

charming specialty shops, cafes and restaurants.

Local art galleries and museums celebrate historic downtown Park Rapids.

Park Rapids and surrounding communities all host a variety of summer festivals that celebrate the history and culture of this beautiful area.

Golfers don’t need to go far to find top-rated courses to enjoy within easy driving distance of Park Rapids in all directions.

The Park Rapids area is filled with the sights and sounds of the great Minnesota Northwoods outdoors.

From life on the lakes to exploring the Heartland Trail, shopping the unique stores, or just kicking back with a good book beneath the pines, the Park Rapids area offers it all.

Take a look through Summer Scene and you’ll find what you are looking for in lake and pine country. Enjoy your stay. We know you will.

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Ojibwe Language Project offering bilingual signage Boozhoo!

That’s Ojibwe for “greetings or welcome.”

Visitors may notice signs in Ojibwe and English.

The Ojibwe Language Project grew out of a three-year partnership between the League of Women Voters Park Rapids Area, the Park Rapids Public Library and Pine Point community members.

In the first phase of the Park Rapids project, the committee is designing bilingual signs with Pine Point School for their K-8 school and offering support to the Park Rapids High School Indian Education Program as the school district develops its signage.

Local businesses are also encouraged to post signs of welcome at their entrances. The committee aims to incorporate dual-language signage throughout the community.

“The goal of the project is to create an inclusive,

welcoming environment with an awareness of and respect for Ojibwe culture,” said committee member Beth Baker-Knuttila. “It is the hope of the committee that the use of bilingual signage will acknowledge the Ojibwe as first inhabitants of our area, encourage more curiosity about the Ojibwe culture by local residents and tourists alike, and encourage better relationships between the communities of Park Rapids and Pine Point as well as others on the White Earth Reservation.”

In the future, the committee plans to facilitate the expansion of the project more broadly throughout the community in multiple phases. Interest has already been expressed by the city, hospital and some resort owners, according to Baker-Knuttila.

Walker, Detroit Lakes, Grand Marais, Duluth, Kelliher, White Earth and Red Lake have launched the Ojibwe Language Project in their communities.

Events and Festivals Amazing Chase Saturday, June 16, 2018

The seventh annual Kinship Amazing Chase will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Heartland Park Pavilion from 1-6 p.m.

Organizers are encouraging community members to put together teams of four to six people for the event and compete for cash in 10 challenges that can be physical, mental or skilled.

Registration fee is $250 per team. To register, contact Kinship at www.kinshipparkrapids.org, email kinship@unitelc.com or call 7320058.

This event is the biggest fundraiser for Kinship. All proceeds go to support local youth mentoring in the community.

For the past 25 years, Kinship has matched mentors with youth.

Contact Kinship for more information about becoming a mentor.

Funding to support Kinship comes from donations from individuals, fundraisers, organizations, businesses, grants and contracts with townships and Hubbard County.

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104 N Park Ave., Park Rapids (North of Rocky’s Pizza) www.naturesaccentsdc.com 218-237-5161 • Cell: 218-255-1161 All On Display For You To See!

Visit the Winery in the Woods

• Cabinetry • Countertops • Tile - Glass • Backsplashes • Window Treatments • Flooring of All Kinds

Celebrating 19 Years!

Our award-winning wines are handcrafted from the fruits & berries of the north.

Stop in for a sip, take home a bottle.

Also available at area liquor stores and on our website ~ forestedgewinery.com

Free Home Consultations & Estimates With Designer Dorothy Noyes

Vinyl Planking, Wood, Carpet, Tile, Granite, Window Treatments

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Akeley Home Of Paul Bunyan Don’t miss the

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218-252-4570 or 218-652-2465 Reservations available online

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Where Paul Wets His Whistle!

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Thousands of Items Superb Selection of Antiques, Collectables, Primitives, Glassware, Men’s Items, Garden Art, Toys, Books, Gifts & More

Open many Sunday PMs and many Mondays

Paul Bunyan days June 22-24, 2018

Abigail’s Antiques & Gifts

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70th annual

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Open May-Dec.

14 miles North of Akeley on Hwy. 64 • 25 miles South of Bemidji

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Events and Festivals Paul Bunyan Days June 22-24, 2018

The 70th annual Paul Bunyan Days festival welcomes visitors to Akeley June 22-24. Festivities center around the 31-foot statue of Paul Bunyan on Hwy. 34 in the center of town that claims to be his birthplace – and has the cradle to prove it.

A variety of vendors will be in town for the event.

The festival kicks off Friday night with a Lions Club fish fry and youth dance with entertainment by Kid Zone.

Kids games will be held on Saturday, which traditionally includes events such as a fishing tournament and turtle races. Billy Dee and the Crystals will be playing for the Saturday night dance.

Sunday’s events will include the grand parade and music by Frankly Country.

For more information, go to akeleymn.com.

Dorset Boardwalk Art Festival Saturday, June 23, 2018

Dorset’s annual Boardwalk Art Festival celebrates Minnesota creativity.

This family-friendly outdoor event takes place along the popular boardwalk, which is lined with artists, craftspeople and authors. A variety of talented, local and regional artists will display and demonstrate their work. Meet authors as they sign their books. Join the street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 23.

PRCA Rodeo and Xtreme Bulls

July 4-7, 2018

What could be more all-American than a rodeo on the Fourth of July?

This year, the Park Rapids Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo and Xtreme Bulls celebrates its 40th annual performance July 4 through July 7 at the Jokela ProWest grounds on Highway 34, east of town. It’s four days of “extreme” fun and entertainment, featuring bull-riding and a full slate of rodeo events.

Park Rapids will host a two-day PRCA Xtreme Bulls event July 4-7, featuring 40 new competitors each day.

Since Park Rapids is PRCA-sanctioned, all points earned in the events help the contestants qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held in Las Vegas in December.

And to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the PRCA/Xtreme Bull Ride & Pro Rodeo added more prize money.

Other events include kids sheep riding, Moto X and aerial freestyle show, live music nightly and dancing.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the action starting at 6:30 p.m. Competition takes place rain or shine. For more information, visit parkrapidsbullride.com.

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Mon. - Sat. 10am -5 pm & Sundays 12 pm - 3 pm (Note: Sundays Start Memorial Day Weekend)

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Scandinavian Wedding Gift Ideas Oiva Toikka Birds • Iittala Glassware Sauna Supplies Finnish Jewelry & Linens Knives • Finnish Candy & Jams

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Experience the small town charm!

OFF-SALE

• Great Selection of Beer, Wine & Spirits • Beer Specials On & Save 10% on Military Mondays, Off Sale Wine Wednesdays, Senior Discount Thursdays Main Street, Nevis • (218)652-9910 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-10 pm

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Nevis, Minnesota

Full Bar

June 10 - Sites •July 8 - Pig Races July 27-28 - 68th Muskie Days August 4 - City-Wide Sale August 11 - Triathlon •Water Ski Shows on Lake Belle Taine on June 15th and July 24th

• Happy Hour: Monday 3-8 pm Tues.-Fri. 3-6 pm • Pizza & Snacks • Pull Tabs • Tuesday Trivia • Wednesday Bingo • Friday Meat Raffle

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Events and Festivals Park Rapids Fourth of July Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Park Rapids a popular destination for the Fourth of July.

The Fourth of July celebration begins early in the day with the Firecracker Footrace in Heartland Park. Festive flotillas gather on area lakes.

Last year’s Fourth of July parade drew a record 80 entries as spectators packed downtown Park Rapids. Sponsored by Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the parade begins at 5 p.m. The route is from the Hubbard County fairgrounds, east along 2nd Street West to Main Avenue, then south to 8th Street and west to Fair Avenue.

The annual fireworks display has grown into one of the largest and most spectacular shows in the state. Fireworks over the Fish Hook Hook River is a showcase event for the community, drawing spectators from around the region. Sponsored by the Park Rapids Rotary Club, the display is funded solely by donations.

The Park Rapids Area Community Band performs a patriotic concert prior to the fireworks, which blast off at dusk in Heartland Park.

In between the special events, be sure to check out the shops and restaurants in Park Rapids.

Firecracker Footrace 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Kick off the 4th of July festivities by competing in the 40th annual Firecracker Footrace, which starts and finishes at Park Rapids’ Heartland Park. This family fun event is a 5K run/walk on a USATF-certified fast course for the serious runners with chip timing by Pickle Events. The race starts at 9 a.m. Race divisions include 18-under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-over. All runners and walkers who register receive a t-shirt.

A free Kids Fun Run (for ages 12 and under) will follow the 5K race at approximately 10:15 a.m. No formal registration is required for the Kids Fun Run, but participants should meet at the finish line area to pick up a race bib.

The pre-registration entry fee is $25 until June 15 and $30 from June 16-July 3. The fee is $35 the day of the race. Register a family or group of five or more in one order and every runner receives $5 off the entry fee. Runners and walkers can pick up their race bibs on July 3 from 6-8 p.m. and on July 4 from 6:30-8:15 a.m. at Heartland Park.

This event is a fundraiser for the Park Rapids boys and girls cross country and track and field teams. Due to safety concerns, the race will be capped at 850 runners and walkers.

For more information or to register online, visit www.pickleevents.com and click “Schedule.”

Menahga Midsummer Celebration Friday-Sunday, July 6-8, 2018

The annual Menahga Midsummer Celebration offers fun for all ages.

The Little Miss and Miss Menahga Pageant kicks off the weekend Friday evening, July 6.

The St. Urho 5K and 10K Walk and Run begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 7. An art and craft show will be set up on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Kids inflatable games will be available, along with musical entertainment, a horseshoe tourney, firefighters’ water fight, kid’s fishing tourney and baseball tournament.

An impressive Midsummer Grand Parade marches through downtown Menahga Saturday at 7 p.m..

Fireworks over Spirit Lake begin at dusk Saturday night.

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Kinkel Laundry

Thru Memorial Day: Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5 pm Dinner After Memorial Day: Open Tues. Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5pm for Dinner

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Fine Italian Food Served In A Family Atmosphere Serving Delicious Breakfasts, Lunches & Full Italian Dinner Menu

7 Days A Week 7:30 am-9 pm)

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Kinkel Enterprises, Inc. Jay & Nancy Kinkel

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“A taste of Mexico in the heart of Walker.”

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Made-Fresh Salsa & Sauces • Kids Menu Large Outdoor Patio • Daily Happy Hour Hours may vary with seasons, call 218-547-3558 5th St., Downtown Walker • Summer 7 Days A Week

Memorial Day - Labor Day

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Home of St. Urho Celebration held each March

Stop in and take a spin today!

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2018 CONCERT SCHEDULE

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Menahga Midsummer Festival July 6-8, 2018

Specializing In Reasonably Priced Vehicles ALL CONCERTS ARE FRIDAY AT 7PM

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PR AREA COMMUNITY BAND - Music of Minnesota Composers

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BOUNDARY WATERS BOYS - Classics of the 60’s – 80’s

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OVER 100 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BUILDING & MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.

MONROE CROSSING - THE Premier Bluegrass Band!

INDEPENDENT, FAMILY OWNED & COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

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SADDLE SORES - Country!

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DENNIS WARNER & THE D’S - Folk

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PETER HARPER & Band - Australian Blues band

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Events and Festivals Nevis Pig Races Sunday, July 8, 2018

Prized porkers will round the bend before a cheering crowd in Nevis. This year’s race will be held Sunday, July 8. Race times are planned for 1:05 and 3:05 p.m.

The Nevis Pig Races have become an annual highlight that continues to grow. Hundreds pack the bleachers, encouraging young piglets to race around a track built for the day right in the middle of town. Each pig is adorned in a dashing cape, recognizing sponsors who’ve adopted a pig to run in the friendly competition.

There will be silly contests for kids between races. A variety of food vendors will be on site, including members of the Nevis Study Club selling their cute pig cookies. A charity auction will be held between races to raise funds for the Pam Lindow Scholarship Foundation.

The pigs are trained by Gary and Glenda Dauer of Leader. They have been in the business of training pigs for years and have fine-tuned this event. Plan a trip to Nevis to see the swine divine.

Great rides, food and fun at county fair July 11-15, 2018

The Hubbard County Fair – the five greatest days of summer – features a variety of entertainment at the grandstand arena, 4-H exhibits in the animal barns and a midway filled with games and carnival rides.

The 2018 fair, organized by the Shell Prairie Agriculture Association, will be held July 11-15 in Park Rapids.

Back by popular demand, motocross races kick off the grandstand attractions at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. A bull ride is the main event at 7 p.m. Friday, July 13. The outof-field and modified tractor pull is Saturday, July 14 beginning at 5 p.m. The everpopular demo derby roars to life at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 15.

The 4-H Exhibit Hall hosts livestock, poultry, horses, rabbits, a dog show, 4-H vendors and open class exhibits.

And don’t forget the fair food! Stop on over for cheese curds, corn dogs, fresh French fries, pork burgers, ice cream and other mouth-watering delicacies.

A youth and teen talent contest is a highlight of Thursday, July 12, as brave youngsters take the stage. A dart tournament will be held Thursday evening. Friday will be Senior Day. All are welcome to “Cowboy Church” 11 a.m. Sunday in the banshell.

Updates and more information posted at www.hubbardcountyfair.com.

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Events and Festivals

Nevis Muskie Days

Nevis will hold its annual Muskie Days town celebration and music festival Friday and Saturday, July 27-28. Many of the events are held in Muskie Park, where the statue of the tiger muskie is a popular spot for photos.

A kids’ wrist band provides admission to all events, both days, for $5. That includes admission to the inflatable area, with an obstacle course and climbing wall which is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For adults, the wristband is $5 per day and includes admittance to all musical performances. Money raised from wristband sales supports the cost of putting on Muskie Days.

The Muskie Market opens at 2 p.m. Friday, featuring crafters, artists and flea market treasures along the Heartland Trail that runs through Nevis.

The Muskie Days Music Festival, featuring more than 20 bands, begins at 4 p.m. Friday, with bands playing on two stages throughout the night. Bands scheduled to perform during the two-day music festival include Frogleg, Hardwood Groove, The Hooten Hallers and Corey Medina and Brothers.

The Nevis Lions Club will hold a fish fry at Muskie Park starting at 5 p.m. Friday.

On Saturday morning, the Muskie Market opens at 8 a.m. and a pancake breakfast will be served at the Nevis Senior Center from 8-11 a.m.

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At 9 a.m. Saturday, the Muskie 5-K race will be held on the Heartland Trail in downtown Nevis, with all proceeds benefiting the Nevis School track and crosscountry teams. The entry fee for those who register in advance is $30 for adults and $15 for youth under 19.

Register at www.signmeup.com/Muskie5k. Packet pickup and registration will also be held at the Muskie pavilion Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 7:308:30 p.m.

A kids’ fishing tournament for ages 5-12 will be held on the Lake Belle Taine fishing pier starting at 9 a.m.

Other activities for the kids on Saturday include the inflatables from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., kids games throughout the day and an ice cream eating contest and buried treasure dig at Muskie Park in the afternoon.

The Music Festival continues Saturday with bands performing from 11 a.m. throughout the night.

The kids’ parade will be at 6 p.m. Saturday followed by the Grand Parade.

The Nevis Municipal Liquor Store is hosting a beer garden with live music throughout the weekend as well.

The beer garden will open at 4 p.m. Friday and noon on Saturday.

More information about Muskie Days events, including times and locations, will be featured at nevischamber.com.

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Explore Itasca’s Mississippi and towering pines Minnesota’s oldest state park celebrates its 127th anniversary.

Itasca State Park was established on April 20, 1891 to preserve the old growth pine trees that were in danger of being logged.

More than half a million people visit Itasca State Park every year to see the giant pines and wade across the headwaters of the Mississippi River State Water Trail.

Park Rapids is the undisputed Gateway to Itasca State Park and the south entrance is a 22-mile drive from Park Rapids north on Highway 71. The east entrance is only a couple miles farther north of the south entrance, and then another mile or so west on Highway 200 – you’ll find it easily at the junction of Highway 71 and Highway 200.

On the drive north from Park Rapids on Highway 71 visitors can find several quaint shops and recreation areas to stop at along the way. Also, some fabulous restaurants are located just off of Highway 71 that are sure to satisfy any appetite.

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.

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 PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

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. But there are plenty of other activities to do at the park. Other outdoor activities include 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 as well as birding. Like the entire Park Rapids area, wildlife can be seen throughout the park.

Here is a sampling of events this summer. For more information about the park events and schedules, call Itasca State Park headquarters at 218-699-7251, email itasca.statepark@state.mn.us or go to www.dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/itasca/index.html.

Sunday, June 17– Outdoor Kids: Bird Nests Kids of all ages come out and explore nature at your leisure from 2-:3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17. This program series allows kids to connect with nature through hands-on activities that focus on life around the lake.

Have fun discovering Itasca while hanging out at the swimming beach or playground.

Monday, June 18– Itasca’s Mysteries in History: The Itasca Biological Station In 1907, the University of Minnesota (U of M) held its

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first field classes in Itasca State Park. Tour the historic Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit the new Itasca Campus Center before locating the site of the State Park House, where Mary Gibbs lived in 1903. See one of the few 1930s National Youth Administrationconstructed buildings in the state as you follow the route of the 1920s-era Jefferson Highway as it passed through the field station.

Meet at the new Itasca Campus Center, located on the Itasca Biological Station campus (along Main Park Drive, watch for signs).

For more information, contact Itasca State Park at 218699-7251 or by email at itasca.statepark@state.mn.us.

Wednesday, June 20 – Itasca’s 23rd annual butterfly hike Discover the wonders of butterflies on this guided walk with local butterfly enthusiasts, John and Marlene Weber. View a short slide presentation of the most common butterflies, and then go on a butterfly ID walk from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Learn how and where to spot these elegant flyers. This family-friendly hike is in conjunction with the annual North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Count Program held across the nation. Meet at Forest Inn. Sunday, June 24 – Outdoor Kids: Totally Turtles Kids of all ages come out and explore nature at your leisure from 2-:3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24. This program series allows kids to connect with nature through handson activities that focus on life around the lake. Have fun discovering Itasca while hanging out at the swimming beach or playground.

Wednesday, June 27 – Outdoor Kids: Pop Can Fishing Kids of all ages come out and explore nature at your leisure from 2-:3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24. This program series allows kids to connect with nature through handson activities that focus on life around the lake. Have fun discovering Itasca while hanging out at the swimming beach or playground.

Sunday, July 8– Outdoor Kids: Animal Tracks Kids of all ages come out and explore nature from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8. This program series allows kids to connect with nature through hands-on activities that focus on life around the lake. Have fun discovering Itasca while hanging out at the swimming beach or playground.

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Meet by the Swim Beach/ Playground (at the south end of the picnic grounds on Lake Itasca.

Friday, July 13 – Nature Cartooning with Gary Harbo Join Minnesota artist and author Gary Harbo as he teaches the art of nature cartooning from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 13. Kids and adults draw as he shares techniques based on his book, “How to Draw 104 Cartoons with Gary Harbo.” Harbo also will be sharing stories about Bart and his friends’ adventures in Minnesota from his children’s book, “The Northern Woods Adventure,” which includes a visit to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. Book signing to follow program. Meet in the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center Classroom Friday, July 13 – Life of the Monarch Butterfly Display Discover the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, Minnesota’s state insect, with Tom and Carol Uecker from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14. Check out real samples of the caterpillar, chrysalis, and the adult butterflies. Some lucky visitors may even get to see a butterfly come out of its chrysalis! Visit for as little or as long as you like. Meet in the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center.

Thursday, July 19 – Itasca’s Smokey Bear Day Smokey Bear invites you to this fun, family-friendly event with many activities for all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Join Minnesota Department of Natural Resources firefighters as they share their experiences with fire in the forest. Learn how fire affects the forest, check out fire trucks and equipment, try getting into a fire shelter, make a variety of forest crafts and much more. Don’t forget to have your picture taken with Smokey Bear! Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center.

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The North Country Trail runs 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota. Being open to foot traffic only, Minnesota’s footpaths hold unimpeded travel for hikers, berry pickers, hunters, geocachers, cross country skiers and snowshoers.

Short day hikes or overnight hikes are possible.

Maps, events and suggested hikes are available at www.northcountrytrail.org.

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Locally, the North Country Trail is complete with trailheads and campsites between Remer and near Detroit Lakes.

The trail is constructed, maintained and promoted by volunteers. They are the heart and soul of the North Country Trail.

Do you enjoy hiking and are you looking for a group to hike with on a regular basis? Join the Laurentian Lakes and Itasca Moraine Chapters. The area’s segments of the North Country Trail are maintained by these two chapters.

Volunteers are welcome to adopt a trail section or help with other duties.

For information regarding the Laurentian Lakes Chapter, email llc@northcountrytrail.org. For more information on the Itasca Moraine Chapter, email at itm@northcountrytrail.org.

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2018 Itasca Moraine Chapter hikes

June 23 – Lady Slipper Hike, Itasca State Park. Meet at Douglas Lodge at 10:30 a.m. Contact: 218-699-7259.

July 21 – Nelson Lake and Lake 21, Paul Bunyan State Forest, 10 a.m. Contact: Carter Hedeen at 732-9226.

Aug. 25 – North Country Trail Hike Fest, Itasca State Park.

Various activities throughout the day. Contact: Matt Davis at 701-388-1883.

Sept. 29 – Chippewa National Forest hike, Cass County 50 to Shingobee Recreation Area with joint chapter meeting. Contact: Bruce Johnson at 732-8051.

Oct. 7 – Hike For Hope, Thorpe Tower to Nelson Lake, Paul Bunyan State Forest. Contact: Florence Hedeen at 732-9226.

Nov. 23 – Black Friday Hike, CR 91 to CR 4, Paul Bunyan State Forest, 10 a.m. Contact: Eric Haugland at 732-3910.

Dec. 29 – Snowshoe Hike, Shingobee Recreation Area - Chippewa National Forest, noon. Contact: Eric Haugland at 7323910.

2018 Laurentian Lakes Chapter hikes

June 23 – Lady Slipper Hike, Itasca State Park. Meet at Douglas Lodge at 10:30 a.m. Call 218 699-7259.

July 28 – Frazee Turkey Days, hike city trails. Meet at Lions Park at 10 a.m.

Aug.11 – Hubbel Pond Fence Stiles, 3.2 miles. Meet at Hwy. 34 Trailhead at 9 a.m.

Aug. 25 – North Country Trail Hike Fest, Itasca State Park.

Various activities throughout the day. Call Matt Davis 701-388-1883.

Sept. 8 – Elbow Lake Fall Hike, 4.8 miles. Meet at 113 Trunk Hwy. to Elbow Lake at 9 a.m.

Sept. 22 – National Scenic Trail Day, TBA Sept. 29 – Chippewa National Forest Hike, Cass County 50 to Shingobee Recreation Area with joint chapter meeting. Contact: Bruce Johnson 732-8051.

Sept. 30 – Tamarac Fall Festival, 9 a.m. Various activities throughout day Oct. 13 – Autumn Hike, Itasca State Park. Meet at Brower Visitor Center at 12:30 p.m.

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Run, bike, hike, skate the area’s trails

Many venues for running, biking & skiing

Itasca State Park A 6-mile, paved biking trail connects Douglas Lodge with the Mississippi River headwaters. Wilderness Drive offers a 10-mile, one-way bike route. Rentals are available.

Self-guided hiking trails take visitors through the most scenic parts of the park. In the winter, trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

The park is located 20 miles north of Park Rapids on Highway 71.

Hubbard County’s beautiful natural resources provide the scenery, while numerous trails offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore year ‘round.

Heartland State Trail The Heartland Trail is a 49-mile, multiple-use trail, open to non-motorized use during the spring, fall and summer. It’s situated on an old railroad bed.

It’s an excellent trail for running, biking, in-line skating or walking. There are mile markers posted along the trail, which runs from Heartland Park in Park Rapids to Dorset (6.3 miles), Nevis (5.3 miles), Akeley (6.3 miles), Walker (9.4 miles) Wilkinson (12.5 miles) and ends two miles before Cass Lake (7.2 miles).

Users can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife and wildflowers along the way.

In the winter, the Heartland Trail is part of a network of groomed riding trails in the area. The hilly snowmobile trail alongside the Heartland Trail, with beautiful scenery and wildlife, is a great opportunity for horseback riding, mountain biking, running, walking and, of course, snowmobiling.

Competitions For those looking to quench their thirst for competition, the Park Rapids area has many events throughout the summer. ● The Firecracker Footrace is held 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4 at Heartland Park. ● The annual Northwoods Triathlon is Saturday, Aug. 11. Details can be found at www.nevischamber.com/ northwoods-triathlon. ● The annual Headwaters 100 with 100-, 75- and 45mile rides will be Saturday, Sept. 22. For more information, go to www.itascatur.org.

Paul Bunyan State Trail The Paul Bunyan Trail is 115 miles long, extending from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park.

It’s the longest of Minnesota’s state trails and the longest continuously paved rail-trail in the country.

It’s built on the former Burlington Northern railroad corridor, dating back to 1893.

Based on its scenic value, trailside amenities and maintenance excellence, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy inducted this trail into the 2011 rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

Trail users will get their fill of aspens, maples and oaks, and horizon-spanning freshwater lakes. The trail is open year-round to non-motorized use and snowmobile in the winter.

In Walker, the route intersects with the Heartland Trail.

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Other suggestions Bike around Fish Hook Lake. Begin at Heartland Park.

Bike along Hwy. 34 west to Hwy. 71. Go north to CSAH 18, then turn east. Travel along CSAH 18 until you reach CSAH 1. Go south until you reach the Heartland Trail.

Follow the trail south back to Heartland Park. The ride is about 11 miles.

For a 25-mile bike ride, begin at Heartland Park.

Travel to CSAH 1. Go north to CSAH 18. Go a short distance on CSAH 18 and turn left on Green Pines Road.

Head north along Potato Lake until you reach Vagabond Village campground. Go east on CSAH 40 to CSAH 4 (Lake George Road), then go north to Emmaville. Take CSAH 24 east to CSAH 7, going south to Dorset. Follow the Heartland Trail back to Park Rapids.

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Public accesses, community parks abound Lake public accesses Many of the county’s 313 lakes have public accesses and the county and some communities maintain parks.

Nevis visitors will find the city swimming beach and playground equipment on the northeast end of Lake Belle Taine. Muskie Park is marked by a large statue of the giant tiger muskie and a pavilion.

Visitors to Akeley will find a city park along Highway 34 where the giant statue of Paul Bunyan stands. It features a pavilion and is near the Heartland Trail.

Akeley’s swimming beach is located on 11th Crow Wing Lake, and the city maintains an adjoining campground.

Park Rapids Park Rapids offers a variety of opportunities for recreation, including an indoor swimming pool at the high school, a skateboard park and tennis courts. Tennis courts are located in Depot Park, at the Century School on Helten Avenue and in Heartland Park. Public restrooms are located at Depot Park and Heartland Park. In the winter, there is an outdoor public skating rink adjacent to the Ted O. Johnson Ice Arena. Also, a community skating rink is located to the east of Hugo’s.

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Other winter recreation includes groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails and, of course, ice fishing.

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.

Heartland Park: Located along Fishhook River in Park Rapids. Swimming beach, playground, hiking trail, a hacky sack court, tennis courts, softball field, picnic tables and shelters, restrooms, public access to the river and access to the Heartland Trail.

Deane Park: This three-acre park offers places to relax and picnic and includes a dock on the lake. It’s found on Eagle Point Drive, north of Park Rapids, between Fishhook River and Fishhook Lake.

Rice Park: This three-acre park, located on Grove

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Avenue South near the dam on Fishhook River, has a picnic shelter and access to the river and the Mill Pond above the dam.

Lindquist Park: Located east of Heritage Living Center between Fifth and Sixth Streets West, this park offers picnic tables, barbecue grills, drinking fountain, athletic field and playground equipment.

Red Bridge Park: The Heartland Trail is now rerouted over a new bridge into the park. The park is located across the footbridge west of Heartland Park and behind the Red Bridge Inn on the Fishhook River.

Depot Park: Tennis courts, a skateboard park, parking, swings, picnic tables, water fountain, public restrooms, playground equipment and a shelter are available for public use. Depot Park is on Third Street East, across from the former Middle School.

Nevis City Beach & Park: Playground equipment, picnic tables, swimming beach and restrooms. Highway 34 to Nevis, north on CSAH 2 and west on Beach Road.

Muskie Park: Picnic tables, pavilion and playground as well as a Veterans Memorial with a lighted flagpole, flowerbed, honorarium benches and walkway are available at this popular park. Take Hwy. 34 to Nevis, then head north three blocks on CSAH 2.

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Nevis Frolf Course: Nevis is home to a frisbee golf course in Pearson Park on the west end of Main Street.

The public is welcome to play a round.

Akeley City Park: Picnic tables, shelter, Paul Bunyan Historical Society Museum, Paul Bunyan’s statue and Paul’s Cradle are found at this park along Hwy. 34.

City Beach & Campground: Take Hwy. 34 to Akeley, then follow signs. Public access to 11th Crow Wing Lake, shelter, picnic tables, fishing, boat landing and campground.

Lake George Community Park: Swimming beach, baseball field, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, toilets and public access. It’s south of Hwy. 71 on Paine Lake.

Farden Township Farris Park: The 20-acre park has tennis courts, a basketball court, a soft­ball field, trails, playground, picnic area, shelter, barbecue grills and restrooms. It’s located in northeastern Hubbard County, in the vicinity of Farden Township Hall.

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2nd Street Stage kicks off June 14

The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association celebrates summer at 2nd Street Stage Thursday evenings from June 14 through Aug. 16.

The 10 free concerts run from 6 to 8 p.m. (7 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 9) with bands, a beer garden, cornhole tournaments and family activities on the second block of South Main.

Bring your own lawn chair.

The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. for a social hour while you find your spot, listen to the sound check and greet neighbors and friends. Support this great event by buying an official 2018 button and receive $2 off all beverages purchased and a free stadium cup or koozie at the beer garden.

To see the complete summer line up, go to www. parkrapidsdowntown.com.

June 21 – The Lucky Dutch

This American rock band began as an indie band, performing around Chicago’s bar and festival scene.

Nathan Graham has performed as a guitarist on the Chicago blues scene since he was 15. Claire Corriveau has worked consistently as a performing musician since 2008. David Padula has been playing bass since 2006, working in a jazz trio through college before moving to Chicago. Ben Dacoba started playing drums at 15 in Virginia.

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Drawing on his love for Americana and roots musicians, like Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Bill Withers, John Prine and Bob Dylan, in 2012 Lenertz set out to find the perfect band of brothers to help tell his musical stories.

Band members are Lenertz, vocals, guitar; Trevor Pearson, drums; Travis Atwood, bass, vocals; and Casey Conners, guitar, vocals.

July 5 – The Front Fenders

The Front Fenders hail from Fargo. The classic rock band plays the greatest hits from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, plus some of today’s hottest pop tunes and country favorites. Band members are Paul Bougie, vocals; Christine Huff, vocals; Rodger Nichols, drums; Mike Schlick, rhythm guitar, vocals; Cameron Wheeler, bass guitar, vocals; Joe Rudd, lead guitar, vocals; and Lee Massey, keyboards, sax, harmonica, banjo, vocals.

July 12 – The Plott Hounds

The Plott Hounds return to 2nd Street Stage. Playing together since 2014, they bring their own spin on classic southern rock sound, one founded heavily on talented lead players, powerful lyrics and raw energy. It is music from the heartland of America, part Southern, part Midwest. Band members from Atlanta and Anoka are Noah Alexander, vocals, guitar; Jeff Powell, lead guitar; Kirk Humbert, lead guitar, vocals; Jesse Petrowski, bass guitar, vocals; and Scott Tate, drums, percussion.

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BROOKSIDE RESORT Two Inlets Lake Kellers & Wallenbergs

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CEDAR SHORES LODGE & RESORT INC. Long Lake Jerry & Wanita Nosbush

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END-OF-TRAIL RESORT Bass Lake John and Paul Kubat FUN TA BOOT RESORT Boot Lake Robert & Harriet Williams

48883 Marilou Drive Ponsford, MN 56575 218-573-3791 • end-of-trail-resort.com

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HOOT OWL LODGE AND RESORT Hoot Owl/Pickerel Lake Bill and Shirley Frite

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JOLLY FISHERMAN RESORT Big Elbow Lake Anne Buelow

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LITTLE NORWAY RESORT Little Mantrap Lake Charles & Sissel Brandon

32016 Little Mantrap Drive Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-5480 • littlenorwayresort.com

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LONG LAKE PARK AND CAMPGROUND Long Lake Clearwater County

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MANTRAP LODGE Big Mantrap Lake Mike, Diane and Jeff Roy

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STOMPIN’ GROUNDS Paul Bunyan State Forest Steve and Connie Werner

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Community Band The Park Rapids Area Community Band engages audiences throughout the area with a variety of repertoire and a host of outstanding musicians.

The PRACB presents fall and spring concerts.

In what has become tradition, the band will perform Independence Day with a pre-fireworks concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at Heartland Park in Park Rapids.

Noon Hour Concerts The Park Rapids summertime tradition of Noon Hour Concerts – featuring both local and visiting musicians – continues with performances from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays in June, July and August.

Audiences are invited to bring lunch to eat prior to the concerts. Beverages and cookies and bars will be served.

All are welcome; concerts are free. The schedule is as follows: Hubbard Methodist Church will host Emma and Jacob Taggart, sister and brother piano duo on June 7.

“Unpolished,” an eclectic mix of roots, Americana and Bluegrass music with three-part harmonies, will perform June 14 at Faithbridge Church.

Park Rapids Classic Chorale performs June 21 at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

Hubbard Methodist Church is site of the June 28 concert with Cheryl Steinborn and Terry Greenawalt playing sacred, Gershwin, Leroy Anderson, classical, Latin American music and pop on two pianos.

A string trio, comprising Nikolai, Katya and Emily Kivi, will play July 12 at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

Sarah Carlson on pipe organ, Jon Romer on Native American flute and Claire Carlson on flute return to St. Johns Lutheran Church July 19 for their performance.

Carlson is director of music ministry at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji. Romer has taught music in tribal setting, elementary through college, for 22 years.

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August concerts will be presented at Calvary Lutheran Church. On Aug. 2, Hawken Paul will play violin while his mother, Lisa Dove, accompanies on piano.

Bob Madeson will play euphonium with Sarah Carlson on piano on Aug. 9.

The “Upper Mississippians” will bring their big band music to Calvary on Aug. 16. The local, 13-piece band plays 1920s swing and Dixieland music.

Northern Light Opera Company The Northern Light Opera Company (NLOC) will begin its 17th year of producing professional, quality, music theater in the Park Rapids area by presenting Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” from July 27 to Aug. 4.

“My Fair Lady” is currently enjoying renewed interest on Broadway as it explores themes of class distinction, gender equality, metamorphosis and respect. The story is about the transformation of Eliza from a “guttersnipe flower girl” into a polished lady and aristocratic Higgins into a feeling human being. Some favorite songs are “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Get Me to the Church On Time.”

Six years ago, NLOC started a theater education project called NLOKids. This will be the third summer that NLOKids collaborates with the Pine Point Native American community. Equal numbers of 9-13 year olds from Park Rapids and Pine Point spend three weeks writing a script, composing music, building sets and costumes to perform an original musical for family and friends. Besides the confidence and skills developed, amazing friendships have been formed.

For more information on NLOC and NLOKids, go to www.northernlightopera.org.

Theaters Park Rapids is home to two other live performance theaters, Jasper’s Theater and Long Lake Theater.

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PARK RAPIDS THE GOOD LIFE CAFE

Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free.

We prepare unique specials for each meal aligned with the seasons. We also have 10 MN craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, wi-fi, outdoor seating and a kid’s menu. It’s time you got back to The Good Life! Memorial - Labor Day Weekends: Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, Seasonal hours and menus online. 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212 www.thegoodlifecafepr.com. Breakfast & Lunch $ Dinner $$ (W) F

LAPASTA

Full menu items for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 pm with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes.

Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5:00 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. - Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5 pm for Dinner.

Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275. Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner $$ [W] F

LAKE GEORGE CAFE

We do breakfast all day! Lunch menu, American food, lunch & dinner specials. Open Tues.-Fri. 7 am - 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 3 pm, closed Mon.•Hwy. 71, Lake George (37550 Night Hawk Rd.) 218-699-3080

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Authentic Italian cuisine! Enjoy house-made Italian specialties like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, veal marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caesar salad & delicious desserts. Now offering walleye sandwiches, 1/2 lb burgers and flatbread pizzas! Great Happy Hour specials!

Open daily 4:00 pm (Call for spring/winter hours) .Reservations accepted. We are proud to be No.#1 on TripAdvisor! Check us out! 311 S. Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625. $$ [w] F

VACATIONAIRE & CLANCY’S ON ISLAND LAKE

Casual dining in our dining room or on the deck overlooking beautiful Island Lake. Full menu, kids menu, broasted chicken eat-in or take-out. Reservations recommended. Kitchen open until 10 pm. 218732-5270.

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RAPID RIVER LOGGING CAMP

Celebrating 72 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Open at 11 am daily for lunch.

Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the new Fish Hook Bar. Open 7 days a week. Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm. Reservations appreciated.•1 mi. North on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-7324565. $$ [w] F

THE ROYAL

Visit old Mexico in the heart of beautiful downtown Walker. Large selection of authentic Mexican and American favorites. Full bar, specializing in margaritas. Warm “south of the border” atmosphere and outdoor patio dining. Kids menu. Lunch, dinner, daily specials. Open 7 days a week.•101 5th St. N., Downtown Walker

The 64-year tradition. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT served family style. Open 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through Labor Day. Breakfast 7:30 to 12 noon. Dinner 1-8 pm. top off your logger’s meal with a stroll along the Fish Hook River.

Hwy. 71 N. Turn on Co. Rd. 18, follow signs.

218-732-3444. $ [w] The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Plus many appetizers and your favorite beverage. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon. 120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids. 218-7329443. $ [w]

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STOMPIN’ GROUNDS

Full menu served daily. Sink your teeth into the ‘Stompin Burger,” our most popular burger! Chicken, fish, homemade soup & more. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! Full bar ~ 4 pm Happy Hour. Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 11 am. Kitchen open Sat. - Thurs. 10 am - 8 pm, Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 9 pm. Bar open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 1 am, Sun. 10 am - Midnight.•Hwy. 64, N. of Akeley. 218-652-2964

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A variety of delicious dining options around the lakes area

DETROIT LAKES PIT 611 SPORTS BAR & GRILL

You’ll come for great food and drinks at unbeatable price, but you’ll end up staying because of the fun and exciting atmosphere. There is a little something for everyone at the Pit 611 Sports Bar & Grill. Open at 11am. Kitchen Hours Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. Easy to find, hard to leave. 15057 Cty. Hwy. 11, Audubon.

218-439-6121 www.pit611.com

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL

Fan Food not Fast Food For more than 75 years, Dairy Queen has been a fixture in America. Although much has changed in the world and in the DQ® system through the years, one constant has remained: DQ® restaurants are still, and always have been, the place to find kids’ sports teams celebrating a victory, business people on their lunch break and families taking time out to enjoy great food and soft serve treats. And success for the DQ® system is as simple today as it was in 1940. Satisfied customers lead to successful restaurants. Now located in the new McKinnley Plaza! 900 McKinley Ave, Detroit Lakes Phone: (218) 847-8154

COUNTRY KITCHEN

Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner we have you covered. Try out our great desserts too! Open daily at 6:00 AM. 705 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN. 218-847-0472

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BLEACHERS BAR & GRILL

If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your scoreboard, then come to Bleachers for a hat trick. Voted the best burgers in the Lakes Area! New to menu, taco grinders, philly sandwich, french fries, ALL the sports games you could ever hope to watch on their flat screen TV’s and a scenic deck overlooking Dead Shot Bay for relaxing outdoors. 1/2 price appetizers on Thursdays, Karaoke throughout the year. Don’t forget about 2-4-1 burgers every Sunday! 25807 Cty. Hwy. 22, Detroit Lakes, MN. 218-8446820

SHADY HOLLOW GRILL & PIZZARIA

Open Memorial day-Labor Day at Shady Hollow Flea Market. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. Pizza is our own made from scratch recipe, thin crust. Delivery from 3-9pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. Serving Beer & Wine.

12673 Co. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes, Mn 56501 Call 218-847-6100

IZZO’S

Izzo’s Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! Enjoy the great atmosphere while dining on a wide variety of savory food delivered with exceptional service.

Along with daily, weekly, and monthly specials, Izzo’s offers broasted chicken, ten tap beers to choose from, and an array of drink choices to cool you down in the hot summer weather. Visit our exclusive patio overlooking the 18th green of our championship golf course. 22931 185th Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. 218-439-3028

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HOLIDAY INN

NOT your AVERAGE hotel bar The Holiday Beach Bar and Grill is the Lakes Area Sports and Entertainment Headquarters. With an excellent atmosphere and an amazing view of Big Detroit Lake, we are the place to visit for a night on the town or to just sit and relax on our deck while enjoying a cold, refreshing cocktail.

We aren’t just about great cocktails and food, we also offer Electronic Horse Racing and Meat Raffles every Friday night and live entertainment every Saturday starting at 9 pm. You can also enjoy your favorite sports team by watching them on one of our 10 Hi-def televisions. Holiday Inn On The Lake, 1155 Highway 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN. 56501 218-847-2121

PERHAM DISGRUNTLED BREWING

Home to One Grumpy Brewery and Countless Great Beers. Combine our slightly-gruff, admittedly neverquite-satisfied brewery, the world’s best ingredients, and then stand back and marvel as we produce one great beer after another. Ales. Lagers. Stouts. Wheat beers. Specialties. Seasonals. German. Belgian.

Russian. This is craft brewing set in a beautiful part of the state—a destination well worth the trip—love at first taste. 735 2nd St NE Perham, MN. 218346-HOPS

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Remarkable artwork, live performances at Nemeth Art Center For more than 40 years, the Nemeth Art Center (NAC) has been providing exceptional art opportunities to the Park Rapids area.

Admission is free to the NAC galleries, which are open Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. May through September.

In 2018, the NAC will initiate the “2nd Sat Hap,” an evening of live music, poetry, film and performance held at the art center the second Saturday of every month.

The event begins at 5 p.m.

Julie Buffalohead and Nathanael Flink are the featured artists through July 14. Buffalohead, an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, lives and works in St. Paul. She has exhibited both locally and nationally.

Her work has focused thematically upon describing Indian cultural experience through personal metaphor and narrative.

Flink was born and raised in St. Paul, and earned his bachelor’s of fine arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Since 2010, he has continued to explore

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boundaries in his work, primarily paintings with acrylic.

An artist reception for Buffalohead and Flink is slated for 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 23.

Wayne Gudmundson’s exhibit, “White Earth Window,” will be displayed from through July 28. Pairings of text and photos are vignettes or snapshots of the Ojibwe people and places at White Earth Reservation. A reception with the artist and Ojibwe author Anton Treuer will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 14.

The 2018 season will also highlight artists Alexa Horochowski, Paula McCartney, Beth Dow, Alyssa Baguss, Anthony Marchetti and Nate Luetgers.

The NAC’s permanent collection of over 40 European paintings spans six centuries.

The Nemeth Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is located in the upstairs of the historic Hubbard County Courthouse, located at 301 Court Ave. For more information upcoming exhibits and membership privileges, visit www.nemethartcenter.org or call 218.616.2064.

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Family-friendly fun at Park Rapids Library this summer

A perfect summer day is on the beach or the pool reading a great book.

The Park Rapids Public Library offers oodles of choice page-turners, plus guest artists, story hours, movie nights, staff-led programs and a summer reading program.

Discover the fun of polka music from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 29. Sing and dance along with Mike Schneider during his “Pint-Size Polkas” program that is both entertaining and educational.

“Camp Limberjack” features music, flapjacks and a chance to make your own limberjack with Ross Sutter.

Pre-register for this Tuesday, July 11 event.

Story hour is Friday at 10:30 a.m. A well-told story and creative project are geared for pre-school kids and

their caregivers, but school-age siblings are welcome as well.

New this year are monthly movie matinees. On the first Tuesday of each month, the library will screen a movie from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy “Moana” (July 3) and “Wonder” (Aug. 7).

Readers, age 2 to 18, are invited to join the library’s Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” Make reading a part of the summer and earn prizes along the way. The reading program runs through Aug. 4.

The Park Rapids Public Library is located at 1st St. W. For more information, call 732-4966 or visit its Facebook page.

Delve into history of Hubbard County The Hubbard County Historical Museum opens for the season May 1.

The beautiful Victorian building, located at 301 Court Ave., was originally built as a courthouse in 1900. It still retains its original tin ceiling, eight vaults and gilded lettering on office doors.

Admission is by freewill offering. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until September 30.

The museum’s community room has monthly rotating exhibits.

This summer, the museum hosts the following monthly presentations at 7 p.m. at the Northwoods Bank community room: PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

 “Tractors Manufactured in Minnesota” by Noel Allard Monday, June 25.  “Park Rapids: Then and Now” by Rod Nordberg Monday, July 30.  “A Different View of Itasca State Park” by Deane Johnson Monday, Aug. 27.  “Restoring Old Photos” by Joel Maxwell Monday, Sept. 24.  “Early Hotel of Minnesota” by Ren Holland and annual meeting Monday, Oct. 29.

For more information about the museum, visit www. hubbardcountyhistory.org or its Facebook page.

Director Megan Breitweser can be reached at 7325237 or historicalmuseum@arvig.net.

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