Parkers Prairie is in southeastern Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Lake Adley makes up a portion of the city’s southeastern limits, while Cora Lake is on its northeastern border, and several other lakes are nearby, including Augusta Lake, Horsehead Lake, and Nelson Lake. The main routes through the city are Minnesota Highways 29 and 235, and Interstate Highway 94 is about twenty miles south of Parkers Prairie. Nearby communities include Almora, Leaf Valley, Miltona, Rose City, Spruce Center, Urbank, and Wrightstown. Alexandria is twenty miles south, Wadena is twenty-six miles northeast, and Fergus Falls is about forty-five miles west of Parkers Prairie. The township that later became Parkers Prairie was originally organized as Jasper in 1870, for a mythical Revolutionary War hero after whom several counties and townships around the country were named. Ben Pease, the first settler in the village, chose the name. The first township election was held at a store operated by Henry Asseln on the shores of Lake Adley. In 1873, the township’s name was changed to Parkers Prairie to commemorate one of the original surveyors. The township was first surveyed by a party led by Warren Adley of Osakis, for whom Lake Adley was named, and Parker was the one in the party who first saw the prairie ahead after climbing a tree. On their way back to Osakis, Parker drowned trying to cross the Long Prairie River. The first homesteaders arrived in Parkers Prairie in 1868, staking claims mostly along the edge of the prairie. There are about fifteen lakes in the township, the largest being Nelson Lake, followed by Rainy, Horsehead, and Adley. Other lakes include Fish, Cora, Clarno, and Augusta. Other than those feeding the lakes, there are no rivers or streams within the township. The Soo Railroad came through in 1902, running north-south through the township. The village of Parkers Prairie was incorporated in 1903.
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Founded as early as 1868 and incorporated in 1903, Parkers Prairie is about twenty miles north of Interstate Highway 94 at the Alexandria exit in west-central Minnesota. Maps, a city calendar, council agendas and minutes, ordinances, and administrative contacts and office hours are published to the site, along with a guide to local businesses, churches, schools, and municipal services are put forward.
http://www.parkersprairie.net/
Founded in 1923, the family owned electric motor shop offers new and used Agri-Fab, Briggs & Stratton, DR Power, Husquvarna, and Worldlawn Power Equipment models of lawn mowers, Stihl power equipment, Trac-Vac trailers, Kawasaki and Kohler engines. Its inventory and factory promotions are highlighted, and the company provides a large variety of services, and offers storage space for boats, snowmobiles, and campers.
http://www.fortwenglerelectric.com/
Hollatz Auto Sales & Glass Shop
The auto dealership specializes in the sale of pre-owned vehicles, and also offers auto glass services. Its inventory may be viewed online, or browsed by price, year, make, model or mileage, and special offers are highlighted. A finance application may be completed online, asking prices are posted to the site, and directions, hours of operation, and contacts are included.
http://www.hollatzautosales.com/
Organized in 1905, the Parkers Prairie, Minnesota church is a congregation of the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church. Its history, a profile of the church, membership, transfer and adult confirmation policies are put forward, with an overview of its ministries to youth and adults, staff contacts and office hours, its leadership, a photo gallery, and media archive.
http://www.immanuelparkersprairie.com/
Parkers Prairie Floral & Greenhouse
Family owned and operated since 1978, the full-service florist is located on West Lake in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. An overview of the business, its products and its services is put forth, and a catalog of its floral arrangements, sympathy flowers, seasonal flowers, live plants, and custom arrangements is available, with online shopping. Its delivery area and policies are stated.
http://www.parkersprairieflowershop.com/
Established in 1902, the Parkers Prairie, Minnesota newspaper is published every Thursday. Access to its newspaper content online requires either a subscription to its print edition or to its electronic edition, which may be done here. Advertising opportunities are featured here, along with its senior portrait photography services, and custom printing and design. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.ppindependent.net/
Parkers Prairie Public Schools
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the Parkers Prairie, Minnesota public school district operates an elementary/early childhood campus and a high school, both of which are highlighted here, including student handbooks, a directory of teachers and staff, and affiliated organizations. The board of education, administrative staff, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.isd547.com/
Parkers Prairie Public Swimming Pool
Built with private funds raised by the Parkers Prairie Commercial Club in 1977, who later turned operations of the pool over to the city of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Currently, the city is involved in raising funds to replace the pool, rebuilding it at its current location. Its plans for the new pool are posted online, along with its fundraising goals, the various levels of giving, naming rights, and a pledge card.
http://www.parkersprairiepool.org/
Located on West Main Street in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the event center can host receptions, meetings, and special events. Its location is shown on a map, its lease policies and rates are highlighted, and floor plans, photographs, and an overview of its services are included. A calendar of events is posted, and local hotel suggestions are put forth, and a blog is available.
http://www.prairieeventcenter.com/
