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Welcome �� 6 Calendar �� 8 Events & Festivals �� 12-16 Recreation �� 19-26 Itasca State Park ��20 Arts �� 27-28 Dining ��29 Resorts �� 30-31 A PUBLICATION OF THE PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

Visitors to the Heartland Lakes area soon learn it’s the land of 10,000 things to do. To find out the latest local news and upcoming events, turn to the Park Rapids Enterprise, an award-winning newspaper published every Wednesday and Saturday. We offer year-round subscriptions for Minnesotans and out-of-state visitors. We even have snowbird rates for our summer guests. For more information, call 218-732-3364. Our office is located at 203 Henrietta Ave. N., Park Rapids. You can find us online at www.parkrapidsenterprise.com, Instagram or our Facebook page. © 2021 Park Rapids Enterprise

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FAIR

Hubbard County The 5 Greatest Days of Summer!

Wed., July 14 - Sun., July 18

Food • Family • Fun • Great Grandstand Shows WEDNESDAY JULY 14TH

Motocity Raceway Motocross 7pm 11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 4 & Under Free

THURSDAY JULY 15TH

Lions Vision Screening

Kids Day All DaY

SATURDAY JULY 17TH In The Band Shell

Dance and Sing A Long with the Teddy Bear Band 12-12:45 Entertainment by Dariann Leigh 2pm

WITH FFA Balloon Artistry by Mandana Balloon Tying: 10-noon & 2:30-7:30 Balloon Show in the Bandshell: 1:30

FRIDAY JULY 16TH

SENIOR DAY (in the Pavilion)

Free Nitrate Testing Clinic 11 am - 4 pm Blood Mobile 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Imaginick Magician will be per Talent Show: 7pm and doingforming Free Will offering w (winners qualify arounds alk Thurs. - Sa for state competition) t.

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TRACTOR PULL 7pM 7pM MODIFIED TRACTORS & TRUCK PULL

11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 • 4 & Under Free

Church at the Fair Faithbridge Church Service

Everyone welcome - free will offering 11 am in the bandshell

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BAJA RACING - 7 pm Fast Pace Racing Excitement

11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 • 4 & Under Free

Come join the fun!

Demo Derby - 1 PM

11 & up $10 • 5 to 10 $5 • 4 & Under Free

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Due to the post pandemic recovery the Fair Board decided not to solicit sponsorship dollars from community businesses this year. We want to thank all who have so generously sponsored the Hubbard County Fair and the Shell Prairie Agricultural Society.

Welcome

Welcome to the heartland of lakes and pines The Heartland Lakes area offers a variety of opportunities – from scenic retreats and outdoor sports to rich cultural experiences, shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy the town and its people while surrounded by pristine lakes and tall pine forests. Located along the scenic, 88-mile State Hwy. 34 corridor from Detroit Lakes to Walker, Park Rapids has endless opportunities. Jump into the water for swimming, tubing, water skiing or fishing. JUNE/JULY 2021

Bike the famous Heartland Trail for a day of historic sights and healthy recreation. Explore the scenic North Country Trail. Play a game of disc golf, tennis or softball or have a picnic at one of the city or county parks. Golfers needn’t go far to find top-rated courses within a short drive in any direction. With more than 400 lakes, thousands of miles of trails and a wildlife refuge, the Heartland Lakes area is also a gateway to Itasca State Park, home of the Mississippi River Headwaters.

Meanwhile, the city’s downtown district offers a unique shopping experience with charming specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and Main Avenue’s unique middle-of-street parking. Local art galleries and museums celebrate the history and artistic talent of the community. Park Rapids and surrounding communities host many summer festivals celebrating small-town values and the beauty of the outdoors, such as the Hubbard County Fair, pig races, a blueberry gala 6

and a logging jubilee. The Heartland Lakes area teems with the sights and sounds of the great Minnesota northwoods. From life on the lakes to exercise on the trails, shopping the unique stores or just kicking back with a good book beneath the pines, the Park Rapids area offers it all. Flip through this issue of Summer Scene and you’ll find what you are looking for in lake and pine country. We just know that you’ll enjoy your stay. PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

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Calendar of Events 23-24: Muskie Days, Nevis 29: 2nd Street Stage 30-Aug. 8: PIPPIN, Northern Light Opera Company

AUGUST

1: Taste of Dorset 5: 2nd Street Stage 7: Nevis citywide garage sale 7: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 12: 2nd Street Stage 13-14: Run to the Rapids classic car show 14: Legends and Logging Days, Park Rapids Antique Tractor & Engine Club’s East 40 Grounds

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19: 2nd Street Stage 21-22: Art Fair at the Winery, Forestedge Winery, Laporte 28: Veterans Tribute Program, Howard Maninga’s home, Ponsford

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4: Park Rapids Area Community Band pre-fireworks concert

19: Dorset Boardwalk Art Fest

4: Park Rapids Rotary Fourth of July fireworks

24: 2nd Street Stage

8: 2nd Street Stage

25-27: Akeley Paul Bunyan Days

9-11: Menahga Midsummer Celebration

13: Nevis Sites ‘N Bites

26: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis

SEPTEMBER

25-26: Art Leap 2021

OCTOBER

10: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis

JULY

NOVEMBER

10: BBQ & Bands, Nevis

1: 2nd Street Stage 2-4: Headwaters PRCA Xtreme Bull Ride and Pro Rodeo

14-18: Hubbard County Fair, Shell Prairie Agricultural Association 15: 2nd Street Stage

4: Firecracker Footrace, Heartland Park

22: 2nd Street Stage

4: Fourth of July parade

22-23: Crazy Days

31: Trick or Treat Downtown Park Rapids 26: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony and Yuletide Sampler Note: Events are subject to change. Always check with the organizer before making plans. Events are in Park Rapids, unless otherwise noted. For updates or a complete listing of current events, read the Park Rapids Enterprise.

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Events & Festivals DORSET BOARDWALK ART FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021

Dorset’s annual Boardwalk Art Festival celebrates Minnesota creativity. This family-friendly outdoor event takes place along the popular boardwalk, which is lined with artists, craftspeople and authors. A variety of talented, local and regional artists will display and demonstrate their work. Join the street fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19.

PAUL BUNYAN DAYS

JUNE 25-27, 2021

After a year’s absence due to the pandemic, Akeley’s 72nd annual Paul Bunyan Days festival is planned for the weekend of June 25-27. While the complete schedule of events is not yet available, they plan to bring back many of the traditions from years past including the Friday night fish fry sponsored by the Lions. This year’s button, created by the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center, features Akeley’s Paul Bunyan wearing a black and red plaid face mask. Buttons are $2 and will be for sale at Akeley businesses. Each button will come with a chance to win prizes at the adult music events. The grand prize will be a playhouse built by Jim and Wanda Benson of Akeley. valued at $2,000. Saturday will kick off with Audrey’s Purple Dream Purple Plaid 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for area families impacted by cancer. The event will begin at 9 a.m. rain or shine. Register online at www.tempo.works/audreys5k or under the purple tent at Paul’s Patio Friday June 25 from 5-7 p.m. or Saturday from 7:308:30 a.m. More information will also be featured at www.audreyspurpledream.com. Saturday’s schedule is still in the planning stages, with a focus on family fun and games including the popular treasure hunt. “There will be games for the kids at Paul’s Patio Saturday,” event organizer Peg Davies said. “We are also planning a car show, cake walk and kids’ fishing contest at the city pier for Saturday. In the evening, we are planning to have an adult dance.” Sunday’s events will include an ecumenical outdoor worship service, kiddie parade and grand parade along with a Sunday afternoon ice cream social sponsored by Akeley Methodist Church. Updates on the Paul Bunuan festival will be available at akeleychamber.com. “While in Akeley come and explore the Headwaters of the Crow Wing chain and check out our city beach and park,” Davies said. Learn more about the legendary Paul Bunyan and his connection to the logging history of Akeley by visiting the Paul Bunyan Historical Museum near the statue. Plans are to have the museum, which is staffed by volunteers, open from 12-4 p.m. daily. JUNE/JULY 2021

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Best season ever. We didn’t spend months planning the perfect summer activities. Or drive to the cabin every Friday night with a kayak secured to the car’s roof. But the crude oil we transport was turned into the equipment that makes summer… well, summer. When the energy you invest in life meets the energy we fuel it with, summer fun happens.

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Events & Festivals BULL-RIDING, BRONC-BUSTING AND MORE RODEO ACTION The road to Las Vegas and National Finals Rodeo features a major stop at Minnesota’s largest pro rodeo event, held in Park Rapids over the Fourth of July weekend. Jokela ProWest has been granted special approval from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioning body for an exciting rodeo format. The three-day event, July 2-4, will feature Xtreme broncs and bulls each day, with the PRCA’s top contestants riding the nation’s toughest bucking stock for eight seconds. This format will showcase elite contestants setting a new bar for athletic ability and professionalism. The show is the largest professional rodeo event in Minnesota, and one of northern Minnesota’s premiere summer attractions. Nightly popular features include women’s professional barrel racing, an exciting aerial show by Freestyle Moto X cycles from the X Games competition and nightly rodeo dances under the log pavilion, plus kids’ sheep-riding and more. Visit parkrapidsbullride.com for updates, details and ticket info.

PARK RAPIDS CELEBRATES AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY WITH A BANG Park Rapids is a popular destination for the Fourth of July. The Fourth of July celebration begins early in the day with the Firecracker Footrace in Heartland Park. Festive flotillas gather on area lakes. The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its traditional parade. It will begin at 11 a.m. and wind through downtown streets. The annual fireworks display has grown into one of the largest and most spectacular shows in the state. Fireworks over the Fish Hook Hook River is a showcase event for the community, drawing spectators from around the region. Sponsored by the Park Rapids Rotary Club, the display is funded solely by donations. Fireworks blast off at dusk in Heartland Park. In between the special events, be sure to check out the shops and restaurants in Park Rapids. JUNE/JULY 2021

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FIVE DAYS OF SUMMER FUN AT COUNTY FAIR

JULY 14-18

The 2021 fair, organized by the Shell Prairie Agriculture Association, will be held July 14-18 in Park Rapids. The Hubbard County Fair includes a variety of entertainment at the grandstand arena, 4-H exhibits in the animal barns and a midway filled with games and rides. Midway carnival rides will be open from Wednesday evening through Saturday. Other events planned for the fair include motocross, a talent show, a truck and tractor pull, Baja racing and a demolition derby. The 4-H Exhibit Hall features livestock, poultry, horses, rabbits, a dog show, 4-H vendors and open class exhibits and vendors throughout the fair. And don’t forget the fair food! Stop on over for cheese curds, corn dogs, fresh French fries, pork burgers, ice cream and other mouth-watering delicacies. JUNE/JULY 2021

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MENAHGA MIDSUMMER

JULY 9-11, 2021

The annual Menahga Midsummer Celebration offers fun for all ages. The Menahga Civic and Commerce Association is gearing up for this year’s festival, which will be held July 9-11. Organizers are determining which of the various traditional Midsummer events may occur. More details will be available closer to the date. The St. Urho Run/Walk celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

NEVIS CELEBRATES 70TH ANNUAL MUSKIE DAYS The 70th annual Muskie Days celebration and music festival will feature small town fun for the whole family in Nevis Friday and Saturday July 23 and July 24. There will be food vendors along with a flea market, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, kids games, fishing contests, money digs, inflatables, face painting and more. Friday night will also feature a fish fry. The main music stage will be located at Shenanigan’s under the Nevis water tower with more music sponsored by the Nevis Municipal Liquor Store. Start your day out Saturday with a pancake breakfast. There will also be a 5K, kids fishing contest at the pier, kids games and contests throughout the day and a kiddie parade followed by the grand parade Saturday evening. Sunday morning the Nevis Firefighters are also planning to host a pancake breakfast at the Nevis Fire Hall. Plans are also in the works for an outdoor ecumenical church service at 10 am at Shenanigan’s. Come join the praise band in worship. Bring a lawn chair. For updated information on events go to the events section of the Nevis Chamber website. JUNE/JULY 2021

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Recreation ANGLERS CATCH GREAT MEMORIES ON AREA LAKES The Park Rapids area and its abundance of lakes provide ample opportunity for the fishing enthusiast. Whether you’re looking for fish simply for fun and the relaxation of dropping a line on a beautiful, summer day or wanting to take part in a competitive tournament, you’re sure to find what you want in Hubbard County. Once the fishing opener takes place in May, the lakes come alive as walleye anglers join those already out angling for panfish. Walleyes, bluegills, crappies, sunfish, rock bass and perch, even trout, swim in these waters, so take your pick. Whether you catch off the dock, from shore or pull fish into a boat, it’s all about creating memories in lakes and pines area. Summer fishing can be as simple as hanging out on the dock and snapping a photo with a big catch. Fishing is a family sport – for the youngster with his or her first rod and reel, the avid angler or an entire family on vacation visiting one of the many lakes and resorts. Check in at one of the local bait shops for tips on hot spots, best bait and lures, fishing style and time of day for whichever lake you’re heading out to fish.

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ITASCA STATE PARK IS JEWEL OF MINNESOTA Itasca State Park – Minnesota’s oldest state park – was established on April 20, 1891 to preserve the old growth pine trees that were in danger of being logged. More than half a million people visit Itasca State Park every year to see the giant pines and wade across the headwaters of the Mississippi River State Water Trail. Park Rapids is the undisputed Gateway to Itasca State Park and the south entrance is a 22-mile drive from Park Rapids north on Hwy. 71. The east entrance is only a couple miles farther north of the south entrance, and then another mile or so west on Hwy. 200 – you’ll find it easily at the junction of Hwy. 71 and Hwy. 200. On the drive north from Park Rapids on Hwy. 71 visitors can find several quaint shops and recreation areas to stop at along the way. Also, some fabulous restaurants are located just off of Hwy. 71 that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Itasca State Park encompasses Lake Itasca, the official source of the Mississippi River, and a scenic area of northern Minnesota that has remained relatively unchanged from its natural state. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota’s seven National Natural Landmarks. But the main attraction will continue to be walking across the headwaters of the Mississippi River on stones at the JUNE/JULY 2021

mouth of Lake Itasca. But there are plenty of other activities to do at the park. Other outdoor activities include taking an excursion boat on Lake Itasca, exploring along Wilderness Drive, biking or hiking along more than 30 miles of designated trails, fishing in one of the many lakes, observing the wild flowers in season as well as birding. Like the entire Park Rapids area, wildlife can be seen throughout the park. For more information about the park events and schedules, call Itasca State Park headquarters at 218-699-7251, email itasca.statepark@state.mn.us or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/ state_parks/itasca/index.html. 20

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• The Heartland Trail • The City Beach • The Paul Bunyan Museum • The World’s Largest Paul Bunyan Statue

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The

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Camp in the Peaceful Beauty of

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• 28 RV Sites - 30 Amp. & 50 Amp. electric & water • Grassy Tent Sites • Showers & Restrooms • Boat Access • Swimming Beach • Playground

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Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal Rates Just off the Heartland Trail and within walking distance of downtown Akeley. PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

20TH ANNUAL ART FAIR AT THE WINERY Sat. & Sun., Aug. 21 & 22, 2021 •Art•Food •Live Music

Our award-winning wines are handcrafted from the fruits & berries of the north. Stop in for a sip, take home a bottle.

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Recreation

GRAB A PADDLE, CRUISE OUR RIVERS AND LAKES What better way to enjoy a relaxing day on the water than canoeing? The Heartland Lakes area offers many opportunities to paddle until your heart’s content. Canoe outfitters can get you set up if you need to rent equipment. The Headwaters Canoe Club has a summer-long schedule of events for canoeists of all ages and experience levels. Call the host to let them know that you will be paddling, to ask if a shorter option is available, to get directions and further information. Any other information, call Frannie at 218444-5477 or email headwaterscanoeclub@gmail.com. ▶ Tuesday, June 22: Mantrap Lake; meet at MnDNR campground public access at 6 p.m. Easy. Eric Haugland, 218-252-7151. ▶ Tuesday, June 29: Welch Lake; meet at public access at 6 p.m. Easy. Jack Gustafson, 218-335-2689. ▶ 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 13: Sand Point and Kabekona Bay; meet at public access. Easy. Greg Proper, 21z ▶ 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 20: North Twin Lake; meet at public access. Easy. Peter Moberg, 218-444-7532. ▶ 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 27: Bike the Pyrenees; meet at Walker City Park. 23 miles. Greg Proper, 218-536-1466.

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Recreation VOLUNTEERS MAINTAIN SCENIC NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL The North Country National Scenic Trail is one of 11 National Scenic Trails in the U.S. and the only one in Minnesota. The North Country Trail runs 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota. Being open to foot traffic only, Minnesota’s footpaths hold unimpeded travel for hikers, berry pickers, hunters, geocachers, cross country skiers and snowshoers. Short day hikes or overnight hikes are possible. Maps, events and suggested hikes are available at www.northcountrytrail.org Anyone walking this trail is in for a treat as it meanders through forested hills and valleys interspersed with rivers, lakes, and numerous wetlands.

Later in the summer, you can be rewarded by finding wild strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries along the trail. Do you enjoy hiking and are you looking for a group to hike with on a regular basis? Join the North Country Trail hiking groups Laurentian Lakes and Itasca

Moraine Chapters. The area’s segments of the North Country Trail are maintained by these two chapters. For information regarding the Laurentian Lakes Chapter, email llc@northcountrytrail.org. For more information on the Itasca Moraine Chapter, contact Eric Haugland by email at itm@northcountrytrail.org. At most locations, there is a kiosk or signboard with information about the trail. Hiking distances to the nearest kiosk are also provided. A “Guide to Hiking the North Country Trail in Minnesota” guidebook is available in bookstores in Park Rapids, Itasca State Park, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and online.

WILDFLOWERS TO SEE IN THE HEARTLAND LAKES AREA From late spring to early fall, the woods, fields and road edges in the Park Rapids and Mississippi Headwaters area are a riot of spectacular shapes and colors. Interpretive naturalist Connie Cox with Itasca State Park has shared some pointers for spotting some of summertime’s most beautiful wildflowers. But be careful where you step – sometimes, while you’re pausing to look at one bloom, you may be treading on another. In June, wild roses start to bloom, Cox said, along with highbush cranberry, arrowwood and dogwood, with their big, bright, white flower clusters. “I always tell people, right away at the start of spring, look for purple and white, and then start moving into yellow, and then the yellows and pinks that you would see in June,” she said. Moving into July, as the weather goes from warm to hot, some of those yellow flowers include brown-eyed Susans – a daisy relative. “A lot of these flowers are going to like more open areas,” said Cox, “what we call sun-dappled, where the sun filters through the trees.” Also appearing in July are such flowers as the wild lily of the valley and Solomon’s seal. Cox described them as bright clusters of tiny, white flowers sharing a stem. “You’ll see sarsaparilla, which is JUNE/JULY 2021

Canada dogwood, also known as bunchberry, blooms approximately from mid-June through early July. odd-shaped,” she said. “It sometimes looks like a little of golf ball with many small flowers on it.” Moving into July, the next orchid people look for is Minnesota’s state flower, the showy lady’s slipper. “We usually say, around Fathers’ Day is when you can start looking for that flower,” said Cox, specifying a range from mid-June to the first week of July. Compared to the yellow, she described the showy as “large, pink and 24

white. It tends to be in areas that tend to have a little more moisture. … They like their feet wet.” She said the showy can mix with hardwoods, or grow in swampy areas with a conifer mix, and vast numbers often bloom in wet roadside ditches along State Hwy. 34 and U.S. Hwy. 71. There’s even a Lady’s Slipper Scenic Byway, running from the Walker area to Blackduck – so named because of the sheer number of showies that grow in the ditches along that route. Cox urged caution, however, because “when you’re driving a car, you have other vehicles on the road as well, and you don’t want to be pulling over and causing issues that way.” She also warned that, at the same time the showy is in bloom, people wading into the grass to photograph them may inadvertently crush something equally beautiful. “Oftentimes in the same area is another orchid – the northern bog orchid, or green bog orchid,” said Cox. “It looks like a grass stem, and the flower is tinier than your pinky fingernail. Oftentimes people don’t notice it because they’re distracted by the beauty of the showy, and they’re missing an equally beautiful, small flower, which sometimes can get stepped on. But again, they like to be a little wetter.” PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

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Open Daily 11 AM - 9 PM

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Recreation WONDERFUL ‘SHROOMS FOUND YEAR-ROUND The mushroom wasn’t just a hit at the party because he was a “fun guy.” He was also delicious. The Heartland Lakes Area is a great place to spot weird and beautiful life forms from the kingdom Fungi – and if you know what to look for, you might find some of them tasty. Dr. Jonathan Schilling, a fungal biologist with the University of Minnesota and director of the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratory, pronounces “fungi” with a soft g, spoiling that sorry pun. But he recently shared some pointers about mushrooms, from species that many folks look for to ones that might not be so well known.

Train wrecker: a yummy killer A less well known mushroom that also comes out in May and June is the “train wrecker” (Neolentinus lepideus). “Once you start seeing it, you’ll notice it in a lot of places, like inside Itasca State Park on dead pine trees,” said Schilling. “It looks kind of like a big version of a portobello mushroom, but the gills are not brown like a portobello; they’re white.” The white gills are a bit of a trick. Schilling noted that many mushroom species with white gills are very toxic,

Train wrecker (Neolentinus lepideus) Photos courtesy of Dr. Jonathan Schilling

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Golden chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) but in fact the train wrecker is edible; he actually used the word “yummy” to describe it. At the same time, the train wrecker is a bit of a killer. “It causes a decay in the wood that makes the wood lose its strength really fast,” said Schilling. “It used to be a problem in railroad ties.” When a train rolls over railroad tracks, he explained, it puts pressure on the supporting wooden ties. If Neolentinus lepideus has been growing in that wood, the force could break the ties, sometimes causing the rails to come undone and wrecking the train. Hence its popular name. There are two vehicle pull-offs in Itasca Park for trees that used to be the tallest of their kind in Minnesota – a red pine whose top blew off many years ago, and a white pine that shattered two years ago in a gust of straight-line wind. “I, along with two of the students in my laboratory group, happened to be there at the biological station, and we went over and took samples of the tree, kind of like it was a crime scene,” said Schilling. “We identified that fungus as being the one that made the tree snap. So, it was the train wrecker that took out the top 41 feet of the white pine in the state park.” 26

Tasty and beneficial One of Schilling’s favorite summer mushrooms is the golden chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius). “They’re one of my favorite mushrooms,” he said. “To me, they have a little bit of apricot flavor and smell to them. They’re good with goat cheese and pasta.” Schilling said they tend to grow in clusters on the ground, forming mutually beneficial relationships called mycorrhizae with tree roots and with other plants, such as the bigleaf aster – a wildflower that he likes to call “logger’s toilet paper” in honor of how it can be used. “I don’t know why, but a lot of time I’ll see those, and those golden chanterelles will be next to there,” said Schilling. “Myco means fungus and rhizae means roots. I think they estimate that 90 percent of all the trees, or all land plants, have these kinds of associations with their roots, to help get nutrients.” For example, he said, chanterelles get some carbon from the tree, and give back some phosphorus or nitrogen. “I just love those,” he said. “We’ll usually eat a lot of chanterelles over the course of the summer, in my family.” PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

Arts & Entertainment 2ND STREET STAGE ENTERTAINS WITH LIVE MUSIC Join the great community get-together for the summer music series, 2nd Street Stage,Thursday nights from June 24 through Aug. 19. Event dates are subject to change and audiences will be asked to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Organizers are planning for the worst and hoping for the best, according to a news release. The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association hosts the free, outdoor concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. with bands, a beer garden and family activities downtown. Bring your own lawn chair. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. for a social hour. Support this event by buying an official 2021 button and receive $2 off all beverages at the beer garden. To see the complete summer line up, go to www.parkrapidsdowntown.com. June 24 - Boss Mama and the Jebberhooch Boss Mama (Colleen Myhre) is a Mahtowa, Minn., country/Mississippi

blues/soul singer/songwriter who pours out her heart with every note. Her songwriting ranges from honest emotion and earthly imagery to the raucousness of horses, strippers and whiskey. Myhre possesses the ability to hypnotize listeners by creating sympathy between her voice and guitar that resonates a true American and northern Minnesota spirit. For this show, she is backed by her band, The Jebberhooch, a mixture of musicians from different bands. July 1 - the 4onthefloor The 4ontheFloor will be back! Joining together in the name of fun and joy, the 4onthefloor bring their welloiled, high-octane, rock ’n roll to the world. The furious delivery ebbs and flows with sing-a-long anthems and breakdowns to soaring guitar solos and unbridled full-bore rock. Camaraderie is a common theme. Hailing from Minnesota, they take the heavy road route, grooving in the tracks of road musicians

before them. Following in the footsteps of some of the band’s influences, being on the road plays a large role in the writing. Gabriel Douglas writes about experiences, failures, successes and notso-much the what-could-have beens. July 8 - Pat Lenertz Band Moorhead native Pat Lenertz is a veteran of the Fargo/Moorhead scene with 15 years experience playing, singing and fronting several bands. Whether it’s onstage at The Hub belting out Bob Marley covers backed by a nine-piece reggae tribute act or strapping on an acoustic and kicking off the HPR Best Bets winning open mic night at the Sidestreet Bar and Grille, he is comfortable commanding the attention of any space. Drawing on his love for Americana and roots musicians like Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Bill Withers, John Prine and Bob Dylan, Lenertz found the perfect band of brothers to help tell his musical stories.

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Arts & Entertainment QUALITY THEATRE, MUSIC SET TO ENTERTAIN Noon Hour Concerts The Noon Hour Concert summer series will commence after being postponed last summer because of COVID-19. All concerts are from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. COVID guidelines will be followed and there will be no social time. The summer concert schedule is as follows: ▶ June 17: North Wind Clarinets at Calvary Church, Park Rapids. ▶ June 24: Organist Angie Doty will perform at St. Johns Lutheran Church. ▶ July 1: Timothy Pinkerton, violin, and Sarah Carlson, piano, at Calvary Lutheran Church. ▶ July 8: A brass group at Calvary Lutheran Church with musicians Craig Swartz, trumpet; Ryan Webber, trombone; Brennan Paulsen, tuba; Eve Sumsky, horn; and Kyle Riess, trumpet. ▶ July 15: Eric Haugen on cello and

flautist Claire Gunsbury at Calvary Lutheran Church.

Northern Light Opera Company The Northern Light Opera Company (NLOC) marks the 20th year of producing professional, quality music theater in the Heartland Lakes area. NLOC presents “PIPPIN” at the Park Rapids Armory Arts & Events Center, July 30 through August 7. NLOC’s directors were inspired by Pippin’s rustic magic and the cheekiness in Stephen Schwartz’s score. A fun part of the show will be the ensemble, or “Band of Players,” who play many zany roles. Pippin is eldest son and heir to Emperor Charlemagne’s throne. His story is a journey to find the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. The adventure leads to glories of the battlefields, time spent in debauchery,

intrigues of political powers, and finally he finds true happiness in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. 2021’s challenges are still unknown, but plans are to continue with the NLOKids camp at the end of June into July for 9-13 year olds. For three weeks, equal number of kids from Pine Point and Park Rapids write the script, compose music and build sets and costumes for an original musical to perform for parents and friends. Registration will be handled by Park Rapids Schools Community Education. Go to www.northernlightopera.org for further details.

Theaters Park Rapids is home to other live performance theaters, including Jasper’s Theater and Long Lake Theater.

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SuLaines Antique Mall

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DINING GUIDE A variety of delicious dining options around the lakes area

A&W Serving your All American Favorites. Delicious burgers, dogs, chicken and fries plus so much more! Don’t forget that frosty mug of Rootbeer or add sweet vanilla ice cream for the traditional float. Carhop service or dine in. Open 7 Days A Week, summer 11 am to 9 pm, hours seasonally adjusted. Located 1004 Park Ave. S. (Hwy. 71 S.) Park Rapids, MN 218-732-3551. Satisfy your craving for Home Town Flavors at your locally owned A&W Drive In. awrestaurants.com

GREEN SCENE MARKET & EATERY We have expanded with a newly built special event space, handcrafted cocktail bar, restaurant with wood-fired oven menu, & outdoor patio seating. Farmers market is held every Thursday, from 9-2, with live music. The market is open 7 days a week Memorial weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Restaurant days/ hours are posted on our online calendar www.walkergreenscene.com. 617 Michigan Avenue West, Walker. (218) 547-2880.

ESPRESSO 34 “The Simple Truth: Great Coffee!” Celebrating 10 years this summer with our fast, friendly double-sided drive thru. All your favorite specialty drinks - Hot/Iced/Blended/Fruit Smoothies/Italian Sodas/MORE. NEW Grab-N-Go Food Choices - Scones, Doughnuts, Waffles…plus...Hand-crafted, Gourmet, Breakfast &Lunch/Dinner options! Open early 7 days/week for you! Check Facebook for seasonal hours. Hwy 34 East - across from L&M Fleet. 1310 1st St. E, Park Rapids. 218-237-8500 Espresso34.com

HILLTOP INN Located at the south end of beautiful Long Lake. Burgers, wraps, salads, walleye, seafood, steaks, Prime Rib and specials every night. Homemade desserts. Kids Menu. Family friendly. Take-out, Dine-In or dine outside on our great patio overlooking the lake. Beer, Wine and Set-ups. Live music whenever we can! Did you forget a few things for the cabin? A toothbrush, sunscreen, peanut butter, handsoap, limes, pasta sauce? We have these and much more in our new Hilltop Market inside the restaurant. Come check it out! Open Tuesday - Sunday at 4:00pm. In the village of Hubbard at the intersection of State Hwy 87 and County Rd 6. 218-732-7708. hubbardhilltop.com.

FOXY’S BAR & GRILL Your neighborhood family friendly Bar & Grill! Famous for our 1/2 pound hand-pattied burgers and (we think) the best wings in the area! Something for everyone: Pizza, wraps, fish, shrimp, nightly specials, full kid’s menu and more. E-tabs/bingo/games/pool…plus LATE NIGHT GOOD TIMES! Eat and drink inside, on the deck, under the tent in our backyard or lounge by the river. Why Not Wednesday LIVE MUSIC in the summers! Open 7 days/week for lunch/dinner & evening fun. Check Facebook for seasonal hours. 7 miles north of Park Rapids on Hwy 71, Breeze Campground exit. 26146 County 89, Park Rapids. 218-732-6666 FoxysBarAndGrill.com

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LAPASTA Full menu for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 PM with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes. Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 4:30 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. - Sun 8:30 am

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Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 4:30 pm for Dinner. Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275. Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner $$ [W] RAPID RIVER LOGGING CAMP The 66 -year tradition. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT served family style. Open 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through Labor Day. Breakfast 7:30 am to 12 Noon. Dinner 1-8 pm. Top off your logger’s meal with a stroll along the Fish Hook River. Hwy. 71 N. Turn on Co. Rd. 18, follow signs. 218-732-3444. rapidriverloggingcamp.com $ [w] THE ROYAL The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Plus many appetizers and your favorite beverage. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon. 120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids. 218-732-9443. $ [W] Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 75 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Open Seasonally 7 Days A Week... Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the new Fish Hook Bar. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4 5:30 pm. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm 10 pm. Reservations appreciated. •1 mi. North on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-732-4565. ysteakhouse.net $$ [W] ZAPPY’S CAFE Family Friendly Restaurant. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner. Serving Home-Style Cooking Favorites Such as: Biscuits & Gravy, Stuffed Hashbrowns, Juicy Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Broasted Chicken, Homemade Desserts and Many More Mouth-Watering Selections. Daily Specials. Gluten-Free Available. Something for Everyone! Located at the Junction of Hwys 34 & 64 in Akeley, MN (218)652-2233. Summer Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 7am-8pm, Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm

Dollar signs indicate the cost of a typical dinner: $ less than $15 $$ $15-$25 $$$ more than $25

BREEZY POINT RESORT 54852 State Hwy. 34, Osage MN 56570 Straight Lake 218-573-3125 Alice Gust breezypoint.com Handcrafted cabins nestled under the pines. Open all year. BIRCH HARBOR RESORT 25546 Harbor Trail, Lower Bottle Lake, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Gary & Theresa Blakely 218-732-3760 Off Season Short Stays CAMP LIBERTY RESORT 8th Crow Wing Lake Todd & Kristin Kittleson

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Covered Porches on All Cabins With Beautiful Lake Views, Television In Lodge. EN-OF-TRAIL RESORT 48883 Marilou Drive Bass Lake Ponsford, MN 56575 John and Patricia Kubat 218-573-3791 EVERGREEN LODGE Big Sand Lake Dan & Juli Dyre

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Lakeside cabins, 1,000' sand beach, wireless Internet, fire pits and AC. EAGLE BEACH RESORT 13240 Co. Rd. 40 Eagle Lake Park Rapids MN 56470 Matt and Sarah Coumbe eaglebeachresort.com

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28104 Junco Drive 218-652-3299 www.fremontspoint.com

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39126 Jolly Fisherman Road Waubun, MN 56470 701-388-8042 • jollyfisherman.com

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20725 Jewel Drive Park Rapids, MN 56470 1-800-424-0901 • mantraplodge.com

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32152 Co. Hwy. 35, Ponsford, MN 56575 218-573-3262 tamaracresortmn.com

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23801 Green Pines Road Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-5234 • vagabondvillage.com

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1009 1st St. East, Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-1471 • 1-800-258-6891 stays@prcmoninn.com • cmoninn.com

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700 Park Ave. North, Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-9711 • 1-800-733-9711 riversidepointresort.com

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