PARK RAPIDS — The Good Life Cafe in Park Rapids temporarily closed its doors Wednesday, March 4, because of a bomb threat.
The cafe posted on social media that it was closing “for the safety of our staff and customers due to a threat made against our business.”
In a Thursday morning update, owner Molly Luther wrote that authorities determined the phone call came from outside the community and there was no ongoing threat.
She thanked the Park Rapids Police Department for its “swift response and guidance.”
"We also thank our staff and guests who responded calmly and safely, and our community for the concern and support shown to our team," she wrote. "The safety of our staff and guests will always remain our top priority."
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