April 2023 Blog

April 2023 Winter retreats, but slowly Spring remains an unkept promise, but, as locals are quick to say, snow on the ground means forest fires stay down. After looking at a white, green and brown landscape for months now, we can look forward to a change of scenery to the brightly colored palette of greens […]

April Business Member of the Month

Rustic Cabin Decor We’re proud to announce of April Business Member of the Month is Rustic Cabin Decor. Located in downtown Park Rapids, this store has just about everything you need to decorate your house, cabin, or to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Check them out for yourself today! Thank you […]

April Blog

April 2022 Spring is sleeping in Winter keeps tapping the snooze button on spring’s alarm. As soon as patches of grass appear another storm covers the ground with snow, but the clock is ticking. An increase in Bald Eagles hovering around lakes means they’re finding open water and longer days quickly melt new snow. Meanwhile […]

Mother Nature turns a page

Fortunately for those downstream, our snow-covered fields and forests and ice-covered lakes are melting gradually.  Small pools attract swans, geese and ducks in places where you don’t expect to see them. Spring is teasing us, but will continue to reveal her true nature soon enough. The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) and partners […]

Spring is Sleeping In

Winter keeps tapping the snooze button on spring’s alarm. As soon as patches of grass appear another storm covers the ground with snow, but the clock is ticking. An increase in Bald Eagles hovering around lakes means they’re finding open water and longer days quickly melt new snow. Meanwhile community organizers have kicked into high […]

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