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Minn. first responders recover from embezzlement scandal

Busiest non-transporting EMS department in state is flourishing and planning for a bigger future

By Sarah smith
Park Rapids Enterprise

Park Rapids, Minn. — Hubbard First Response & Rescue, Inc. has come roaring back to life years after an embezzlement scandal almost did it in.

At 600 calls last year and still counting, the First Responders are the busiest non-ambulance response squad in the state of Minnesota.

The squad of 22 volunteers has paid off its building, across the street from the North Memorial ambulance headquarters in Park Rapids, paid for many amenities to the former Belle Taine Glass building, and is starting to plan for the future.

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