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Central Plains thunderstorms hijack moisture from Northern Plains blizzard

The blizzard that wasn’t left Hubbard County wind, but little snow. “You’re not alone,” laughed National Weather Service meteorologist Al Voelker.

By Sarah Smith , February 29, 2012

Two injured in motorcycle-deer crash in Becker County

Two Dassel motorcyclists were taken to the Detroit Lakes hospital after they collided with a deer in Becker County Monday noon.

By Sarah Smith , August 01, 2011

Officers render ‘essential’ CPR services Saturday night, saving man’s life on lake

Two officers proved how essential they were when a Fish Hook Lake resident suffered a heart attack Saturday evening in the water.

By Sarah Smith , July 06, 2011

Blizzard Estra strands 800 in North Dakota Friday; numerous accidents in PR today

Blizzard Estra stranded 800 motorists in North Dakota Friday. Her tail winds caused numerous accidents in the Park Rapids area Saturday morning.

March 12, 2011

Freezing rain, fog make travel conditions poor in Hubbard County

Ice and sand trucks are out on Hubbard County roadways, but slow travel, if you have to, is advised.

By Sarah Smith , December 30, 2010

Trip to Gramma's house could be tricky

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and hazardous weather outlook for parts of the region and a blizzard watch and winter storm warning will begin later today.

November 24, 2010

Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers celebrate 35 years

A town of thousands sputtered to life over the weekend north of Itasca State Park, one that has come into being for 35 years. “I don’t know how many we have but they’re sure a ‘comin,” said Pioneer volunteer John Erickson of the attendance. Jim Evans of Iowa Falls, Iowa, was a first-timer, bringing his half scale Case threshing machine up for the show. “It’s a nice show and I’m really impressed by the showgrounds,” he said. Among the “old-timers” was a Clearwater County tractor that built many of the roads around Itasca State Park. With heritage buildings serving as the backdrop, the annual event includes demonstrations of gas, steam, diesel and hot air engines, woodworking and planing shows and photos of past relics.

By Sarah Smith , August 25, 2010

A bumper crop growing in a confined space

Nicole Guida overlooks her wondrous garden and lets out a moan. “Other people have red tomatoes,” she said. “I don’t have red tomatoes.”

By Sarah Smith , August 18, 2010

Farmalls, John Deeres on display for annual Field Days

Tractor aficionados gathered over the weekend to bring yesteryear back. And history was relived noisily, sputtering, smoking, choking and clanging.

By Sarah Smith , August 11, 2010

Crafting the farm’s bounty into wall art

Holly Froemke of Lisbon, N.D., weaves wheat into art, grown on the family farm. She uses black bearded wheat, which is traditionally made into pasta, or winter wheat, which is made into bread flour, to make wall designs that incorporate feathers and other dried plants from the farm. Froemke had a booth at last weekends craft fair in Park Rapids. She said she typically sells three-quarters of the inventory she brings to each show. She learned the craft from a book and has been making wheat pieces for decades. In Scandinavian countries, she said, the art is called corn dolly making. She does make a few dolls, but most of her works are wreaths, windmills and other farm designs.

By Sarah Smith , July 14, 2010

Bonny’s veggie garden earns July accolades

Across the street from one of Park Rapids’ busiest commercial enterprises is a small oasis of lush flowering trees, flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruits.

By Sarah Smith , July 07, 2010

Floodwood woman identified as victim of Becida crash

A Floodwood woman has been identified as the victim of a one-vehicle rollover in northern Hubbard County early Saturday.

By Sarah Smith , July 04, 2010

Laporte farm has 26 sets of multiple births

Unexpected occurrences began last year at the Frank and Debra Vogeltanz farm north of Laporte. Jamal, the white ewe, gave birth to twins.

By Sarah Smith , May 12, 2010

Lakes and Valley CSA serves 87 homes with an abundance of unique crops

The summer that never was drove people off the lakes, bike trails and parks. But the garden gods smiled down upon the region. South of town, at the Lakes and Valley CSA, the five-acre organic farm Anne Morgan tends with her husband and staff, the berries flourished, the melons are abundant and unusual crops sprang to life.

By Sarah Smith , September 05, 2009

Chemical spill drill south of Park Rapids simulated ammonia leak at potato plant

Controlled chaos descended upon the Lamb-Weston RDO plant Thursday afternoon as a simulated chemical spill brought all hands on deck.

By Sarah Smith , June 13, 2009