Known as “Minnesota’s July Fourth Fireworks Capital,” Park Rapids has one of the biggest fireworks displays in the area. Sponsored by the Rotary and donations from many individuals and businesses, it ...

Soap box derby races are a uniquely Laporte tradition. Budding NASCAR racers darted down 2nd Street’s hill, starting at the Laporte Community Bible Church. With a mighty push from pit crew members, ...

Check out these fun, educational and free opportunities to get outdoors in our area's state parks, wildlife refuges and more.

Rachel Robbins of Menahga has been named to the academic high honor list for the past spring semester at Minnesota State ...

A Monticello driver was injured on June 22 when she struck a deer in Akeley Township.

It would seem that Indivisible, a nationwide non-partisan organization that is values-based and organizes protests against the right-wing agenda that seeks to instill fear and authoritarian rule, is ...

Downtown Park Rapids’ 13th summer concert series, 2nd Street Stage, continues Thursday, July 3 with Lydia Rose and the Bad ...

The band brings its blend of classic big band sound and modern pop influences to the Menahga summer concert series on July 4.

Percussionist Brady Kacon will perform at the Noon Hour Concert from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Calvary Lutheran ...

Betsy Vrudny is a retired florist and pediatric nurse and an avid reader of children's books, history and Christian fiction.

Gifts aren’t meant to be merely offered, but also to be received. This is supremely true in Christianity. God freely offers Himself to us through the gift of His Son. But if this extension of grace is ...

Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Minnesota’s largest professional rodeo event – right here in Park Rapids. The 47th ...