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Paul Allen and Tim Siegle talk Vikings football, horse racing and faith during FCA event.

𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝘀

Paul Allen, the “Voice of the Minnesota Vikings,” was the keynote speaker at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event April 11 at the Pelican...

Kellsey Steeves, Abby Scott, and Diane Erickson of the Oktoberfest Committee met with community leaders, Brittany Tollefson of the Erhard 4th of July Committee, Gary Stadum representing the City of Erhard, and Trevor Steeves representing Peteyville, to announce $10,000 in funding for local projects. PHOTO BY BRIAN BURGESS

Oktoberfest grants $10k toward giant snowman at Peteyville; new...

The Oktoberfest Committee is already planning next fall’s celebration and has announced $10,000 in funding for three local projects. The money...

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County adds finance director, expands maintenance staff in budget...

A motion by County Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Sean Sullivan of Fergus Falls was unanimously carried...

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥...

Gratitude and serenity were again conveyed by Gert Larson of Fergus Falls, a resident of Otter Tail County who celebrated her 110th birthday on April 4 at the Pioneer...

Community members participated in last year's walk to support sexual assault survivors. The third annual event on April 26, 2026, will highlight how survivors of sexual violence face increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

"I'm saying no more" Otter Tail County unites against sexual assault

The Otter Tail County Violence Prevention Task Force, in partnership with Someplace Safe, the Fergus Falls Police Department, and the Otter Tail...

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Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - Finance

Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - FinanceOtter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist to work in the County's Finance...

AUCTION: Lakes Area Online Only Consignment Auction! Auction Opens Wed., May 27 and Closes Wed., June 3. Located at our facility between Frazee and Perham along Hwy 10....

Viking Elementary student art display, party coming to Pelican...

Pelican Rapids Elementary School students are bringing their creative talents to the Pelican Rapids Public Library. An art party celebrating their...

Paul Allen and Tim Siegle talk Vikings football, horse racing and faith during FCA event.

𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝘀

Paul Allen, the “Voice of the Minnesota Vikings,” was the keynote speaker at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event April 11 at the Pelican...

Kellsey Steeves, Abby Scott, and Diane Erickson of the Oktoberfest Committee met with community leaders, Brittany Tollefson of the Erhard 4th of July Committee, Gary Stadum representing the City of Erhard, and Trevor Steeves representing Peteyville, to announce $10,000 in funding for local projects. PHOTO BY BRIAN BURGESS

Oktoberfest grants $10k toward giant snowman at Peteyville; new...

The Oktoberfest Committee is already planning next fall’s celebration and has announced $10,000 in funding for three local projects. The money...

Lois Joann Bratlien was born October 7, 1940, in Fergus Falls, MN the daughter of Richard and Mary (Riekenberg) Milbeck. Lois grew up on Eddy Lake...

Philip Hagen, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Fargo Elim under the care of Ethos Hospice, surrounded by his family....

Donald D. Moberg

Jun. 23, 1937 -Jan. 29, 2026PERHAM, Minn.- Donald Moberg, 88, Perham, Minn.died Thursday, Jan. 29, in Perham Living. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by a...

The View FROM HERE: ‘Something’s happening here’ The biggest fights...

Buffalo Springfield captured something in 1967 that feels uncomfortably current: battle lines drawn, nobody right, everybody wrong, and the young...

Message to Pelican Rapids Community

What holds Pelican Rapids steady isn't politics - it's who we are to one another. Recent events across the country have prompted concern about constitutional protections,...

Pelican Rapids resident Chris Thysel urges the City Council to sign a community statement on behalf of a group of concerned citizens, reaffirming the town's values of welcome and respect for all residents.

Pelican Rapids citizens to city council: Actions speak louder than...

We live in a society of labels. Not the kind you tear off a pillow or read to find out what’s all in the package you’re about to eat, but the...

OTTER TAIL COUNTRY PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY,...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 56-PR-26-746 In Re: Estate of Christina Nord,...

PELICAN RAPIDS NOTICE OF HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT

CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS Planning CommissionNOTICE OF HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMITNOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Pelican Rapids Planning Commission will conduct a...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAILDISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 56-PR-26-746In Re: Estate ofChristina Nord, Decedent.NOTICE...

Eighth grader, Alayna Schlieman, jumps a height of four feet eight inches at Concordia.

Vikings head to “Snowmergency” meet at Concordia College

The Pelican Rapids High School Vikings track team traveled to Concordia College in Moorhead to compete in what the college dubbed the...

Pelican softball team falls short in opener vs Staples-Motley

The Pelican Rapids softball team opened the season with an extra-inning 11-10 loss to the Staples-Motley Cardinals. The game was a back-and-forth battle with Pelican Rapids...

Jack Welch, center right, and younger brother Griffin between their parents after playing in the MBCA game.

Welch’s team falls short in MBCA All-Star championship game

Pelican Rapids High School senior Jack Welch participated in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Series on Saturday at Anoka...

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