Pelican Rapids Press Online

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑳 Ode to Vietnam memorial was a special reading for...

Crowds gathered for the dedication of the refurbished and relocated war memorial at Veterans Park.One of the relocated war memorial at Veterans...

Fun fact: The Department of Transportation actively tracks and analyzes cell phone data. A recent MnDOT study using cell phone data shows that traffic in Pelican has slowed by 8 miles per hour since before the project.

Top 5 things you won’t hear about the Pelican Rapids Street Project

#1: I love the center median. “I’ve witnessed three people trip on the median and fall flat on the street. It’s horrible to see,” said Council...

Printed Paper Online

Meet your commissioners: Otter Tail County hosts open house

Commissioners want to hear from you at June 8 eventOtter Tail County Commissioners will host a community open house on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Battle Lake...

Court orders Minnesota prison to restore Gospel-based men's program

True North Legal and the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) secured a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections allowing Quest for Authentic Manhood, a voluntary...

Foster dogs like Georgie get a chance to live in a home environment while waiting for adoption. The Humane Society of Otter Tail County hopes to recruit more foster families through its Foster 50 campaign.

Foster Fest offers chance to give shelter animals a break — and a...

Humane Society launches push to get pets out of shelter and into temporary homesThe Humane Society of Otter Tail County is proud to announce its...

Larry's

THANK YOU | From Betty Boen

Thank you to everyone who attended my 90th birthday party. Thank you for the lovely cards, monetary gifts, candy, flowers, and note cards. A...

𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 "Uff da!" and new friendships keep exchange students...

100 years ago, May 27, 1926• 260,000 Pike Fry Deposited in Lake LidaAbout 260,000 pike fry were dumped into Lake Lida near the Rothsay Camp last week. S. C. Bowman made...

New school bus contract locks in rates for two years amid fuel spike

Finance Director Rudy Martinez presented the details of the recently negotiated School Bus Transportation Contract at the May 18 regular meeting of...

A sign in EL Peterson Park directs Pelican Rapids residents to the public library's new e-bike rental service.

Pelican Rapids library launches e-bike rentals

Long-awaited e-bikes have arrived at the Pelican Rapids Public Library and are now available for checkout, offering a new way for residents to...

Medical testing without a referee: What happens when the...

Ever heard of the USPSTF? Doesn’t ring a bell? How about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force? No? Don’t feel bad. It’s one of those nerdish government agencies that are...

President should lead by example on government spending

Dear Mr. President,I’ve been following your various issues—the reflecting pool, the ballroom, and the reported fallout shelter beneath it. All the travel you have to do in...

Congress approves permanent E15 fuel option for US drivers

For too long, a common-sense solution to lower gas prices and support American energy independence has been tied up in red tape. Families and farmers in Western Minnesota...

Track All Conference picks include Pelican Viking athletes

All-Conference track and field awards are given to the top three individuals and top relay team at the Championship Meet:Jack Welch - 400mAiden...

Pelican Rapids girls golf team members Julianna Borgen, Carlie Hovland, Olivia Kunz, Payton Welch, Izabell Gravalin, and Bryn Welch.

Lady Vikes golf at conference meet Gravalin, Hovland earn honors

The Pelican Rapids Vikings girls' golf team competed in the Heart of Lakes Conference Tournament May 18 at Balmoral Golf Course near Ottertail...

Seniors were honored at the Barnesville softball game last week: Hannah Nelson and Linea Thomas, right.

Pelican girls notch softball win at Twin Valley

The Pelican Rapids Viking softball team traveled to Twin Valley and came home with a 10-2 victory over NCE-UH on May 11.Pelican scored four runs in...

Loading...