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- Potential fire, explosion averted
Park Rapids firefighters were called to the third block on Main about 8 a.m. Thursday morning when falling ice caused a gas line to break at the Park Avenue School of Cosmetology site.
- Wright omnibus hearing details morning or Hennagir murder
Nine hours after Sonja Hennagira s lifeless body was discovered in her Park Rapids home one year ago, Richard Wright was sitting in a cell block of the Hubbard County Correctional Center watching TV.
- Two more lucky winners claim $1,000 Jingle Bells prizes
By noon Friday, Jan. 2, a Wii and two gift boxes sat at the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, unclaimed from the Jingle Bells sweepstakes.
- Fire destroys van, singes home, hair
Bruce Larson at 18694 Co. Rd. 20 drove home about noon Monday, noting his car was running improperly as he turned into the drive.
- Heaps of snow wreak payroll headaches
As snowfall totals continue to pile up, so does the cost of moving and removing all those flakes.
- Firefighters douse truck fire near Osage
Park Rapids firefighters responded Tuesday to their third vehicle fire in 2009. They say thata s not a good start to the New Year.
- In reverse: Gas prices creep up
The five-month slide in gasoline prices has come to an abrupt halt, with gasoline rising by several cents in recent days amid indicators that the national average could jump to $2 a gallon or higher this ...
- Annual American Legion medallion hunt begins today
The annual American Legion medallion treasure hunt begins today , Jan. 3 with the possibility of winning more than $1,000 in prizes.
- Caring Bridge patient continues battle through holidays
Last summer Anne Notch, daughter-in-law of Ralph and Sherri Notch of New Frontier Resort on Long Lake battled a monster walleye into the net, a goal she wanted to accomplish despite her ongoing fight against ...
- Square dancers whirl away before stroke of midnight at New Year's Eve party
Square dancing enthusiasts rang in the New Year with twirling skirts and shuffling feet at Century School in Park Rapids.
- Investigation of Beltrami County rear-end collision continues
The investigation of a rear-end collision that happened Friday afternoon in Beltrami County continues.
- Heavy snow on the way
Park Rapids could get another dose of heavy snowfall this weekend. a oeWea ve got a winter storm watch out for you for Saturday morning through Saturday night,a said National Weather Service meteorologist John ...
- Weather: The sun will come out tomorrow
Park Rapids is perched smack dab between a winter weather advisory and a hazardous weather outlook.
- The year in review: Highlights from 2008
In 2008, stories of all kinds filled the pages of the Park Rapids Enterprise. -Two tornados and several severe thunderstorms wreaked thousands of dollars in property damage and felled trees in vast forested ...
- Local business owners report tough holiday season for retail sales
Ann Johnson has owned Stana s Hallmark in downtown Park Rapids for 27 years and she said this year has been the most challenging holiday shopping season for her.
- Budget crisis will affect cities' government aid allocations
" Minnesota's local governments receive 30 percent of their revenue from the state, so when the state budget is sick, local governments sniffle.
- Case made for Internet upgrade funds
" Some rural Minnesota school children cannot use certain learning tools, while their classmates can.
- Snow moderate in Hubbard County - so far
By 7 a.m. Tuesday Park Rapids had received about an inch of new snow with 2 to 4 more inches on the way.
- Case made for Internet upgrade funds
" Some rural Minnesota school children cannot use certain learning tools, while their classmates can.
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City DescriptionPark Rapids is a city located in Hubbard County, Minnesota, U.S.A.. Park Rapids holds the county seat of Hubbard County. Thousands of tourist come to Park Rapids every year to enjoy the area lakes and visit Itasca State Park. Itasca State Park, the source of the Mississippi River welcomes almost half a million visitors every year .
U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 34 are two of the main arterial routes through the city. Highway 34 was expanded in 2008 into a five-lane route through the city. One unique road in the town is downtown Main Avenue with its street "center parking".
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²), of which, 6.0 square miles (15.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.64%) is water. The Fish Hook River flows through the city.
The population of Park Rapids was 3,276 at the 2000 census. According to the 2000 census there were 3,276 people, 1,476 households, and 788 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.5 people per square mile (211.5/km²). There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 270.1/sq mi (104.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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