Akeley News

Donald R. Allen, 63, of Park Rapids, MN died 10-22-09 in Park Rapids, MN. Donald was born June 10, 1946 to Don and Margaret Allen in Superior, WI.

Tim Pawlenty likes to portray Minnesota cities as wasteful, bloated big-spenders as he slashes Local Government Aid to balance his budget.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a large delivery type truck that struck several cattle early this morning.

The city of Akeley says it's settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed police failed to investigate her report of being sexually assaulted by a sheriff's deputy.

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Seven drivers for Jim Fuchs Trucking Inc., Melrose, recently received Safe Driving Awards from Great West Casualty, South Sioux City, Neb., for outstanding achievement in highway safety and loss prevention.

Seven drivers for Jim Fuchs Trucking Inc., Melrose, recently received Safe Driving Awards from Great West Casualty, South Sioux City, Neb., for outstanding achievement in highway safety and loss prevention.

The woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a former Hubbard County deputy last summer has filed a $2 million civil rights lawsuit against the county and the city of Akeley.

Hubbard County Sheriff's Department investigator Jerry Tatro received the chief deputy job Wednesday.

Tilly, a pot bellied pig, may be facing eviction in Akeley. Owner Tania Sorvisto arrived at the council meeting this week with daughters Heather, 5, and Danielle, 7, White to request the ordinance prohibiting Vietnamese pot bellied pigs in the city be revisited.

The Akeley Council eyed upgrades to the Paul Bunyan statue and the campground this week, asking parks commissioner Jon Johnson to draft recommendations on both.

Dale McDougall will miss his 30th anniversary next month. Hea ll miss his sona s wedding, and the first baby steps his grandchild will take.

The man who was legally drunk when he caused a fatal highway accident in January east of Park Rapids will spend a little over three years in prison.

Hubbard County officials are hosting FEMA representatives this week, touring the area to assess damage caused by overland flooding and rapid snow melt.

One man was transported to a Park Rapids hospital late Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a two-vehicle collision in Akeley.

Akeley Paul Bunyan Days has gotten the ax. The city festival will likely no longer be receiving municipal funds, including $4,000 requested for this summer's event.