Robin Fish, Park Rapids Enterprise Journalist Profile

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Larson updates Park Rapids council on parks’ progress

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Park Rapids City Council on Tuesday, May 27, heard parks and beautification board chair Stuart Larson present an annual report on the city’s parks. Recent park improvements, Larson said, included adding a children’s attraction at Pioneer Park.
Park Rapids backs RL Larson bid for Central Ave. project

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Park Rapids City Council on Tuesday, May 27 recommended awarding the bid to RL Larson Excavating Inc. for the city’s joint street and utility project with Hubbard County this summer on Central Avenue/CSAH 1. City Administrator Angel Weasner told the council they could approve the base bid covering Central Avenue from State Hwy.
Park Rapids council decides where food trucks can park during 2nd Street Stage

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Food trucks may queue up on the second block of 3rd Street West during this summer’s 2nd Street Stage concerts, the Park Rapids City Council decided on Tuesday, May 27. Kelly Trumpold with 3 Bears Food Truck had suggested incorporating a food truck festival into the Thursday night events at the council’s April 22 meeting.
What small Minnesota town is candy-coated with sculptures, murals and movie magic?

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Alex Haddon |Robin Fish |Shannon Geisen

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Park Rapids is the gateway to miles of lakes and pine forests, but travelers might want to take a long pit stop in the small town because its downtown has some unique charm, starting with its old-fashioned sparkle. The most striking downtown feature is the bright red, retro sign of Park Theater. In the evenings, its flashing lights can be seen all the way across the river from Heartland Park.
Catholic lay group fills gap in local need, regardless of creed

1 week ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

“You do not have to be a Catholic or attend meetings regularly to participate,” says the brochure for the Good Shepherds Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The conference is the local unit of the international lay organization for the parish of St. Peter the Apostle in Park Rapids and St. Mary’s in Two Inlets. The conference’s mission is to “be a service to others in our community, while growing together personally and spiritually with each other,” the brochure states.
Overkil Metals brings cutting edge to downtown art scene

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Overkil Metals opened its doors Friday, May 23 at 116 Main Ave. S. in Park Rapids. Owned by Tennille Carlson and Brad Brecht, the store features detailed artworks cut out of sheet metal with a computer-driven plasma cutter, then colored by hand with automotive paint. “I’d been a mechanic my whole life,” Brecht said. “Into hotrods and race cars.
Class song reminds Menahga graduates, 'Vienna waits for you'

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Menahga High School graduated 66 seniors on Friday evening, May 23. 1/9: Kristi Yliniemi shoots a picture of parents Sam and Jashiah Blackmon, flanking graduate John Reeves, after Friday night's commencement at Menahga High School. Robin Fish / Enterprise 2/9: Grandma Pat Haataja, graduate Harlan Waaraniemi and grandpa Steve Haataja celebrate Harlan's graduation Friday night on the sidewalk outside Menahga High School.
Hubbard County Food Shelf reveals floorplan for new store

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Hubbard County Food Shelf has floorplans in hand for its building campaign. According to Executive Director Bob Hansen, the food shelf board voted on Wednesday, May 20 to move forward with ICS to develop the facility, based on architectural drawings from Sperides Reiners Architects, Inc. (SRA) of Eden Prairie. A site plan of the new food shelf location shows a building located on Commerce Avenue in Park Rapids, across Industrial Park Road from TEAM Industries.
Century kindergartners collect hugs, high-fives and diplomas

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

Park Rapids Century School graduated 104 kindergartners on Wednesday, May 21. “This year has been filled with growth, discovery and milestones that have shaped each and every one of these young minds before us,” said Century Principal Mike LeMier. “Look how far you’ve come!” LeMier said to the graduates. “From learning your ABCs to discovering the wonders of numbers, shapes and colors, you have grown in ways that make us incredibly proud.
Pan O’Gold, Ten Finns win bread and milk bids with Park Rapids schools

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Robin Fish

The Park Rapids School Board, on Monday, May 19, approved food service bids for the 2025-26 school year. Pan O’Gold was awarded the bread bid over competitor Bimbo Bakeries. Pan O’Gold increased next year’s prices for 30 hamburger buns 5.6% from $5.40 to $5.70; 12 hot dog buns $1.9% from $2.65 to $2.70; 24 steak buns 0.9% from $5.35 to $5.40; and each loaf of bread 6.1% from $2.30 to $2.44.