EXCERPT: “Creative Minnesota, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and the Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council released a new study Wednesday indicating that the arts have a large impact on Hubbard County. The total annual economic impact of 15 arts and culture organizations, their audiences and 170 artists and creative workers in Hubbard County is $1.6 million. The report was the first of 15 studies that will be released in January and February around the state.” FULLSTORY: http://bit.ly/2CGze89