Hubbard County Board

Community

David De La Hunt

District 1 218-616-4029 david.delahunt @co.hubbard.mn.us

Charlene Christenson

District 2 218-616-2181 char.christenson @co.hubbard.mn.us

Tom Krueger District 3 218-616-4069 tom.krueger @co.hubbard.mn.us

Daniel Stacey

District 4 218-616-4004 dan.stacey @co.hubbard.mn.us

Ted Van Kempen

District 5 218-616-4073 ted.vankempen @co.hubbard.mn.us

Veterans Services Office assists vets with earned benefits

The Hubbard County Veterans Services Office offers assistance and support to eligible veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits through the state and federal departments of Veterans Affairs, and provides benefit counseling, claims service, and referrals for a variety of other programs.

Veterans Service Officers Jerrold Bjerke and Darius Simon provide assistance on compensation and pension benefits, healthcare, education, insurance, home loan, military records and awards, and death benefits.

The office is located at 201 Fair Ave. in Park Rapids, and the phone number is 218-732-3561.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bjerke provides outreach in Laporte by appointment only.

Celebrating 32 years in our Community

Next to the Dollar General

Owner Our Associates...

Community

Smaller communities

BECIDA

In Becida, the deer are so plentiful in the fall it is a favorite place for hunters. The Becida Community Church is only about three miles away. The small community is located in the northwestern part of the county at the junction of CSAHs 9 and 3.

BENEDICT

Benedict is an unincorporated community in Lakeport Township with several local businesses. The Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Trail skirts Benedict bringing winter business. Benedict is located on State Hwy. 200, southeast of Laporte.

DORSET

Dorset is home to several gift shops and restaurants. Dorset is also the home of First English Lutheran Church. The Heartland Trail is an attraction with horse stalls for public use, a park with a picnic area and shelter and a nature walk hiking trail. Dorset is located about a mile north of Hwy. 34 between Park Rapids and Nevis.

EMMAVILLE

Emmaville, with a booming population in single digits, is welcoming clientele at the Emmaville Store. Emmaville is located on CSAH 4 northeast of Park Rapids.

GUTHRIE

A community center in Guthrie is located on the old school grounds. This center serves as a gathering place for community groups. Guthrie is located on CSAH 16 on the boundary between Guthrie and Hart Lake townships.

HUBBARD

Long Lake Theater can dine before taking in a play. Long Lake Theater draws in summer visitors from miles around. Hubbard is located at the south end of Long Lake on Hwy. 87.

KABEKONA

Kabekona is located at the junction of state Highways 71 and 200 along the Kabekona River.

LAKE GEORGE

Lake George is in a natural outdoor recreation area with two lakes on its doorstep. Unique seasonal and year-round businesses make up this active community, which has its own senior citizens group and garden club. Lake George has a post office, Senior Citizens Center, fire hall and a township hall. Many acres of stateowned forest land make Lake George a prime blueberry picking spot. Lake George is located on U.S. Hwy. 71, east of Itasca State Park.

LAPORTE

Laporte has a celebration on 4th of July weekend. Laporte is home to the Lakeport Fire Department and First Responders. Service organizations in Laporte include the Laporte-Benedict Lions Club, Laporte Book Club, Northwoods Writers and Laporte Comets 4-H Club. Laporte is located on Garfield Lake on State Hwy. 200.

NARY

Nary’s pride and joy is its community center, an old school complete with the original stage. The Helga Town Board renovated the building for residents to use, but the center has its own board in charge of scheduling and raising money to maintain the facility. It has kitchen facilities and houses a library. Nary is located in northeastern Hubbard County on CSAH 9.