Robin Fish, Park Rapids Enterprise Journalist Profile

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Park Rapids FFA senior organizes Ag Day

5 days ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Century Elementary students petted a variety of animals and took in safety demonstrations during Ag Day on Friday, May 9, behind the school’s bus loop. Brooke Kritzeck, a senior at Park Rapids Area High School and member of the school’s FFA chapter, planned it and brought it about. "I spent a whole trimester this year planning an event for the younger kids to learn more about typical animal and household safety," Kritzeck said.
Federal and state cuts raise concerns for Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center

5 days ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Uncertainty about federal and state funding has led the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) to lay off several employees recently. According to DAC Executive Director Laura Johnson, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and its Vocational Rehabilitation Services unit revised their business in January. “That was a very large part of the work that we were doing,” Johnson said.
Park Rapids School Board rehashes hat issue

6 days ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Park Rapids School Board, on Monday, May 5, reviewed their April 21 decision not to approve a hat policy brought forward by the high school student council. Board chair Sherry Safratowich said some board members asked to have further discussion on the policy, which proposed rules for students wearing hats during school hours. Superintendent Lance Bagstad said it was an opportunity to consider whether to revisit that decision.
Minnesota Energy rebates nearly $60K to Park Rapids schools

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Minnesota Energy Resources presented a giant check to the Park Rapids Area Schools at the school board meeting on Monday, May 5. Jason Splett, business development director with ICS, explained that the $59,988 check was the first rebate for a Century School natural gas project started in 2019. “One of the portions of the (school facilities improvement) project was looking at energy savings,” said Splett.
Guida urges Park Rapids School Board not to cut music

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Local resident Nicole Guida made a presentation Monday, May 5, advising the Park Rapids School Board against making cuts to the schools’ music programs.
McCurnins created space for living in Belle Taine home

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Before Justin and Stacey McCurnin built their home at the west end of Lake Belle Taine, the house that was there couldn’t have been more different. “It was literally a basement,” Justin said of the original home, built in the early 1970s.
A day in the life of a conservation officer

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Conservation officer (CO) Nick Baum counts some of his trips to Northwoods Wildlife Rescue in Park Rapids among his most memorable experiences on the job. “Loons might have gotten injured or wrapped up in something,” he said, adding that he expects to be rescuing fawns off the roadside soon. “I was able to release an Arctic hawk, which was pretty cool. I’ve never been that up-close and holding a large bird like that,” he said.
Local Indivisible group holds inaugural protest

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Members of Indivisible Hubbard County demonstrate downtown Thursday, May 1 along State Hwy. 34 in Park Rapids. According to Beth Baker-Knuttila, the number of demonstrators peaked at 46, despite the rain. "It was a great crowd, considering the day," she said. "We're delighted with how much support we've had," said participant Jenny Redlin. "Lots of honking horns, lots of smiles, cheers.
Nevis council picks True North to fix muni’s cooling issues

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Nevis City Council took action on upgrading the municipal liquor store’s air cooling system at a special meeting on Monday, April 28. Based on muni manager Kay Moen’s recommendation, the council awarded the replacement of the bar’s rooftop air conditioner to True North Mechanical LLC of Park Rapids. True North quoted $6,500 to install a Hitachi 3-ton mini-split heat pump to augment the building’s existing, 5-ton system.
Osage sends trio to Miss Minnesota, Minnesota’s Teen pageants

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Miss Minnesota titleholders have gone on to win the Miss America competition three times – in 1948, 1977 and 1989. Minnesota is about due for another Miss America title. This year, there’s a chance Minnesota’s contestant will be a graduate of Park Rapids Area High School. In fact, three young women from Osage are entered in this year’s Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota’s Teen competitions. “Population 282, and three titles,” said Marnie Shepersky, 16, a sophomore at PRAHS.