Park Rapids Enterprise

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Park Rapids Enterprise
FormatPrint/Online Newspaper
Owner(s) Forum Communications Company
Founder(s)Henry R. Cobb
PublisherJody Hanson
EditorShannon Geisen
Founded1882
Headquarters1011 1st. St. E, Suite 6
City Park Rapids, Minnesota
Circulation 2,634(as of 2021) [1]
Website parkrapidsenterprise.com

The Park Rapids Enterprise is an American, English language newspaper headquartered in Park Rapids, Minnesota, serving Hubbard County, Minnesota and the surrounding areas. It was founded in 1882 and is owned by the Forum Communications Company of Fargo, North Dakota. [2] [3] [4]

The Park Rapids Enterprise provides news coverage through an online news website, a twice-weekly print edition and a daily e-paper edition available online or through an app. [2] [4] [5]

History

The Park Rapids Enterprise was founded in 1882 by Henry R. Cobb. After numerous changes in ownership, it was purchased by Forum Communications Company, who remains the current owner to this day. [2] [6]

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