Community
Smaller communities
BECIDA
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
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
DORSET
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 group and garden club. Lake George has a post office, Senior Citizens Center, fire hall and a township hall. Many acres of state-owned forest land make Lake George a prime blueberry picking spot. Lake George is located on U.S. Hwy. 71, east of Itasca State Park.
Kabekona is located at the junction of state Highways 71 and 200 along the Kabekona River.
LAKE GEORGE
Dorset is home to several gift shops and restaurants. Dorset is also the home of First English Lutheran Church. The Heartland Trail is an attraction with horse stalls for public use, a park with a picnic area and shelter and a nature walk hiking trail. Dorset is located about a mile north of Hwy. 34 between Park Rapids and Nevis.
EMMAVILLE
LAPORTE
Emmaville, with a booming population in single digits, is welcoming clientele at the Emmaville Store. Emmaville is located on CSAH 4 northeast of Park Rapids.
GUTHRIE
A community center in Guthrie is located on the old school grounds. This center serves as a gathering place for community groups. Guthrie is located on CSAH 16 on the boundary between Guthrie and Hart Lake townships.
HUBBARD
The community of Hubbard is mostly residential, except for a fine eating establishment where those attending a play at the 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. Continued from page 14
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 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
Laporte has a celebration on 4th of July weekend. Laporte is home to the Lakeport Fire Department and First Responders. Service organizations in Laporte include the Laporte-Benedict Lions Club, Laporte Book Club, Northwoods Writers and Laporte Comets 4-H Club. Laporte is located on Garfield Lake on State Hwy. 200.
NARY
Nary’s pride and joy is its community center, an old school complete with the original stage. The Helga Town Board renovated the building for residents to use, but the center has its own board in charge of scheduling and raising money to maintain the facility. It has kitchen facilities and houses a library. Nary is located in northeastern Hubbard County on CSAH 9. 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 https://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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