Dogs Paw Reopens After Car Crash

Grooming and boarding business temporarily closed retail area after Saturday incident.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:19pm

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Dogs Paw Inc., a grooming and boarding business in Park Rapids, Minnesota, temporarily closed its retail area on Saturday, March 14 after a car crashed into the building. No one was injured, and the business reopened on Sunday, with the damaged wall now under construction.

Why it matters

Local small businesses can face unexpected challenges like property damage, and how they respond can impact customer confidence and the community's perception of the business.

The details

According to Dogs Paw Inc. owner Stephanie Jacobson, a car crashed into the business on Saturday, March 14, leading the company to temporarily close the retail area. The wall was damaged, but Jacobson said no one was injured. The business reopened on Sunday, with the damaged wall now under construction.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Dogs Paw Inc. reopened its retail area on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Dogs Paw Inc.

A grooming and boarding business located in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Stephanie Jacobson

The owner of Dogs Paw Inc.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the resilience of small businesses in the face of unexpected challenges, and how they can quickly adapt to minimize disruption to their operations and maintain customer trust.