Park Rapids Council approves belated signing of extension agreement
The extension of an agreement with Lamb Weston/RDO to maintain and operate a sewage treatment facility was previously approved in 2019, but was never signed by city officials until now. 10:00 pm, May 15, 2021 ×
Mayor Ryan Leckner holds up the certificate the city council wanted to present to David R. Konshok on May 11 for his service on the Park Rapids Airport Commission from Jan. 18, 1961 to May 5, 2021. (Robin Fish/Enterprise, May 11, 2021)
The Park Rapids City Council on Tuesday, May 11 authorized current city officials to sign an extension agreement with Lamb Weston/RDO, which the council had adopted on July 9, 2019.
Park Rapids City Council approves revolving loan for wine bar
The $50,000 loan will help Karen Acker turn the former Moose Creek furniture store into a wine-tasting venue, retail shop and place to learn about wine making. 7:15 pm, Apr. 28, 2021 ×
Park Rapids City HallEnterprise file photo
The Park Rapids City Council on Tuesday approved extending a revolving loan of $50,000 to Karen Acker for the business venture Wine Not? LLC.
Acker had expressed interest in buying the former Moose Creek furniture store to create a wine bar and retail shop, offering wine-making supplies and classes.
The city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) recommended approving the loan on March 29, but the council tabled the question on April 13 in order to give City Administrator Angel Weasner time to discuss issues with Acker regarding her state liquor license.
Line 3 worker rescued from submerged equipment in subzero temps
According to the Hubbard County Sheriff, logging equipment went through ice in a swampy area of Lake Hattie Township. 2:17 pm, Feb. 8, 2021 ×
Logging equipment fell through the ice in Lake Hattie Township Saturday afternoon at a Line 3 worksite, trapping the operator inside the submerged machine, according to a Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office news release.
Enbridge spokesperson Juli Kellner confirmed the incident, which occurred at 1:56 p.m. Feb. 6.
The sheriff’s release said, as deputies and medical personnel responded to the rural site, additional information came into dispatch advising them that the cab had filled with water and that other Line 3 replacement workers were attempting to rescue the victim. The workers were successful and tended to Roy Davis of Barnwell, SC, 45, as deputies arrived.