Park Rapids Enterprise — Rates, Specs & Deadlines
Park Rapids Enterprise has served Park Rapids and the surrounding Lake Country area for 144 years, including communities across Detroit Lakes, Perham, New York Mills, Park Rapids and Wadena.
2026 Rate Card
Open Local Display — Print
| Ad Size | Dimensions | 1 Ad | Best Buy — 2 Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Page | 10.056" × 20" | $1,800 | $2,520 |
| Half Page | 10.056" × 10" | $900 | $1,260 |
| Quarter Page | 4.96" × 9.93" | $450 | $630 |
| One-Sixth Page | 3.26" × 9.93" | $300 | $420 |
| Eighth Page | 4.96" × 5" | $225 | $315 |
| Twelfth Page | 3.26" × 4.9" | $150 | $210 |
| Sixteenth Page | 4.96" × 2.38" | $135 | $190 |
| Twenty-Fourth Page | 3.26" × 2.38" | $90 | $125 |
Best Buy price includes discount with black & white ads scheduled within 6 days of original ad (no copy changes or reductions). Color: add $50 up to 1/4 page, $100 for 1/4 page and over.
High-Impact Ad Positions
| Position | Dimensions | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Top Left Skybox | 3.27" × 2.5" | $175 |
| Bottom Strip Ad | 8.36" × 2.25" | $175 |
| Front Page Ad | 3.27" × 4" | $175 |
Frequency Program (per-insertion rate)
| Frequency | Full | Half | Quarter | Eighth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12× | $745 | $457 | $284 | $181 |
| 26× | $505 | $313 | $198 | $155 |
| 52× | $265 | $169 | $111 | — |
Classified Display Rates
| Frequency | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 Issue | $21.00 |
| 2 Issues | $15.70 |
| 4 Full Weeks | $12.60 |
| 13 Full Weeks or More | $9.60 |
Full week includes Wednesday and Saturday Park Rapids Enterprise — 13,400+ readership.
Service Directory
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Wednesday & Saturday Service Directory | $8.50 per column inch |
- All print ad rates include that day's e-paper. E-paper rates apply on days without a printed edition.
- All advertising is payable 30 days upon receipt of bill. Accounts 60+ days past due incur a 1.5% monthly service charge.
- The word "advertisement" must appear above all advertising simulating editorial content.
- We do not accept local brokered advertising.
- Creative design is included in all print advertising rates.
- All rates valid for 12 months with a signed annual agreement.
Mechanical Specifications
Ad Size
Build the ad to the exact size purchased. Ads will not be stretched or reformatted to fit.
- If an ad is submitted at a different size:
- It will be scaled proportionally to fit within the purchased space.
- The ad will not be reformatted or redesigned.
- Final placement may include white space if proportions differ.
Accepted Files
Preferred: press-ready PDF with fonts embedded or outlined.
Other file types (JPG, PNG, etc.) are not recommended for camera-ready ads due to compression and quality limitations.
Image Resolution
| Setting | Specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended | 300 DPI |
| Minimum | 200 DPI |
Images below the minimum resolution may appear soft or pixelated when printed.
Color Requirements
- Color ads must be built in CMYK.
- Files submitted in RGB will be converted for print, which may result in color or tonal shifts.
- Black text should be 100% black (K only).
- Black & white ads should use grayscale or black-only images and text.
Ink Coverage
- Total ink coverage should not exceed 240%.
- Higher ink levels may cause printing issues, including muddy or blurred images.
Bleed & Safe Area (For Trimmed Publications)
- Bleed: 0.25" beyond trim on all sides.
- Safe area: keep all important content at least 0.5" inside trim (minimum 0.25"); content closer than this may be flagged during preflight.
- Bleed, trim, and safe area may vary by publication size.
- PDFs should not include printer's marks.
- Content outside the safe area may be trimmed.
- Contact us if you need specifications for a specific publication.
Print Considerations
- Keep text above 5.5 pt for readability.
- Avoid reversing small text out of colored backgrounds.
- Expect normal print variation due to press conditions (dot gain).
Image & Content Use
- All submitted content must be approved for use in advertising.
- Advertisers are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate rights, licenses, or permissions for all images, logos, and text included in their ad.
- If content is licensed, it is the advertiser's responsibility to confirm that the license allows for commercial use and third-party reproduction.
- The publisher reserves the right to reject any content that does not meet these requirements or is deemed unsuitable for publication.
Ad Adjustments & Rebuilds
Camera-ready ads are intended to run as submitted. If resizing, edits, or reconstruction are required:
- All editable materials (text, images, logos) must be provided.
- Submitted files will be used as a reference only.
If we are unable to scale to a usable size, the ad will be returned to client for resizing; deadlines apply. Rebuilds and adjustments void our credit policy.
Print Ad Dimensions — Broadsheet
Modular standards for broadsheet publications across Forum Communications. Build ads to the exact dimensions shown.
Standard Sizes
Small & Specialty Sizes
Double Truck
Front Page Premium Spots
- Skybox — top of the page in the masthead area. Available at all print locations.
- Front Banner Strip — beneath the masthead. Available at all print locations.
- Banner Label — bottom of the page above the index. Available in newspapers printed in Detroit Lakes and Bismarck.
- Banner Full — above the index at the bottom of the page. Available in newspapers printed in Sioux Falls.
Print Ad Dimensions — Tabloid
Modular standards for tabloid publications across Forum Communications.
Standard Sizes
Double Truck
Submission Deadlines
| Edition | Display Deadline | Classified Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Park Rapids Enterprise | Friday 12:00 PM | Friday 11:30 AM |
| Saturday Park Rapids Enterprise | Wednesday 12:00 PM | Wednesday 4:00 PM |
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