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Why Heartland Lakes?

fantastic opportunities for work and play

Heartland Lakes is an amazing area that includes the communities of Park Rapids, Nevis, Dorset, Lake George and everywhere in between. When you live in Heartland Lakes you connect with nature, family and tradition.


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20th
Fastest Growing County in the State
2.7%
Job Growth
46.4%
of Households have 100/20 internet speeds

Success Spotlight

Black Swan Cooperage

Black Swan Cooperage, located here in the Heartland Lakes, has grown tremendously over the past ten years to be a nationally and even globally recognized name for their quality and innovative cooperage products.


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News & Events

NEWS
October 20, 2023

Earned Sick and Safe Time

We co-hosted Lunch & Learn with the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber on Tuesday, October…
NEWS
November 18, 2022

Have you ever thought about opening your own daycare business, check this out!

Heartland Lakes Development Commission has been awarded funding from Northwest Minnesota Foundation to provide grants…
NEWS
June 23, 2022

Heartland Lakes Development Commission partners with ILT Academy to offer Startup Innovation Workshop

In this 1.5 hour interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice the processes and techniques…


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