PARK RAPIDS MN
Ragtag band of firefighters jumps into action
Kelly Elsner found his second calling Tuesday night -- amateur firefighter.
As fires closed in on his Hubbard County Road 111 home and well drilling business south of Park Rapids, Elsner called his employees back to work.
“Come back as fast as you can,” were his instructions.
By Sarah Smith , May 17, 2013
VIDEO: Wildfires raging near Park Rapids zero percent contained
A north-central Minnesota fire grew to an estimated 7,100 acres Wednesday, destroying or damaging dozens of structures, as firefighters struggled to slow it down.
By Anna Erickson and Jean Ruzicka , May 15, 2013
Governor’s Fishing Opener in northern Minnesota will go on — ‘rain or shine or ice’ 
“No date changes will occur,” Katie Magozzi, director of the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, said of the May 9-11 “Catch a Memory” event in Park Rapids.
By Jean Ruzicka , April 20, 2013
Heroic terrier saves owner, scares off burglars
His owner didn’t fully wake up until the next morning when she came into her kitchen to find a wet floor. Agnes Larson said she blamed Clancy not realizing it was from the burglar's boots. “But then I found this crowbar laying there and the deck door ajar.”
By Paula Quam , February 20, 2013
Park Rapids broadcast group celebrates 50 years
The “voice of the nation’s vacationland” debuted 50 years ago on Sunday when KPRM AM went on the air halfway into a Friday evening basketball between the local high school and Sebeka, Minn.
By Jean Ruzicka , December 03, 2012
Woman accused of stealing from Legion club in Park Rapids
A Park Rapids woman has been charged with the theft of more than $16,000 in gaming proceeds from the Park Rapids American Legion.
An omnibus hearing in Hubbard County District Court has been set for Dec. 3 in the case of Julie Ihme Swanson, 41.
November 27, 2012
Park Rapids mother accused of abuse
A Fargo doctor who examined a Hubbard County toddler in a case of suspected abuse said the 2½ -year-old had 26 separate injuries that were strongly indicative of “non-accidental trauma.”
November 27, 2012
Hugo’s in Grand Forks buys Park Rapids, Minn., grocer
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, a Grand Forks-based grocer, said Tuesday that it has purchased J&B Foods in Park Rapids, Minn.
This will bring the number of stores in the Hugo’s chain to 10.
By Herald staff report , November 13, 2012
Invasion of the forest tent caterpillars
An invasion of forest tent caterpillars from Hubbard County (Minn.) and around the state has now found its way to city trees.
The one-inch black worms are crawling up the walls of the Park Rapids Area Library, among other sun-dappled buildings.
By Sarah Smith , May 27, 2012
Bargain-hunters bombard Park Rapids facility in proper ‘Storage Wars’ fashion
Hubbard County got its own taste of the hit A&E show “Storage Wars” on Saturday. Hundreds of people swamped DLI Storage west of Park Rapids to participate in an auction of delinquent storage units. The auction, slated for 10 a.m., was delayed because so many bargain-hunters were trying to register for auction bidding cards. The line snaked around the storage units. Parking was scarce and everybody was hoping to hit the lottery.
By Sarah Smith , May 10, 2012
Pastor appears in court on sexual conduct charges
A case in Park Rapids, Minn., involving Darwin Schauer, a retired Lutheran lay pastor charged with several counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor girl, was continued, or postponed, Monday until May 14, according to a state district court official.
By Stephen J. Lee , April 10, 2012
Missing boys found safe in northern Minnesota woods
The boys — ages 10 and 12 — were reported missing Tuesday afternoon from a home on Eagle Lake near Park Rapids. Hubbard County deputies responded and learned that family members could not find the boys
By Associated Press , November 02, 2011
Authorities: DWI suspect near Park Rapids beat Minnesota trooper with Taser, held it to her head
On a rural stretch of Minnesota highway in the dead of night, a traffic stop turned violent when a 26-year-old man brazenly grabbed a state trooper's Taser, beat her with it and then put it to her head.
By Mary Lynn Smith , October 25, 2011
Officer dragged by Park Rapids, Minn., shoplifting suspect in high-speed getaway attempt
A Park Rapids, Minn., police officer was injured trying to detain a shoplifting suspect Tuesday afternoon. The suspect then led police on a high speed chase through Park Rapids. Officer Carrie Parks was dragged nearly two blocks through the Walmart parking lot as she tried to grab the keys and turn off the ignition when the suspect became uncooperative and indicated she wanted to leave. Police Chief Terry Eilers said she will be OK, but lost much of the skin on one leg and foot.
By Park Rapids (Minn.) Enterprise , June 14, 2011
Overnight storm batters Park Rapids, Hubbard County
Monday's powerful overnight storm hit Park Rapids, Minn., and Hubbard County overnight, sucking trees out of the ground, ripping roofs off structures and toppling power lines and poles like pickup sticks. Much of Park Rapids and the county were without power or phone service Tuesday morning. Park Rapids school canceled classes for the day Tuesday.
By Park Rapids (Minn.) Enterprise , May 31, 2011
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