Pelican Rapids Press Online

Voting open for August primary; mail-in option available now

This article is offered freely as part of our commitment to civic responsibility.Voting in Minnesota's Aug. 11 primary election began on June 26....

Pelican Fest returns with new venues, classic traditions

Pelican Fest returns to downtown Pelican Rapids next week, bringing a three-day slate of community honors, long-standing traditions, and a nod to...

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U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Independence...

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume...

Minnesota's Fourth of July checklist: Traffic, fireworks safety and...

As Minnesotans gear up for Fourth of July celebrations, AAA is reminding everyone to plan for holiday traffic, practice fireworks safety, and stay...

DNR reminds Minnesotans to inspect used water equipment during...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds people to check boats and trailers, docks and boat lifts, and all other water-related equipment for aquatic invasive...

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𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 : From the family of Glen Nelson

We, the family of Glen Nelson, want to thank each and everyone one of you, for all the prayers, cards, food, flowers and other ex- pression of sympathy. It is greatly...

House For Sale: Home by Star Lake

REAL ESTATE: Home by Star Lake on large back lot conveniently located by public access on Highway 108. Priced to sell due to health reasons. Cash buyer only. Text only...

Artist Ashley Nelson’s completed mural depicts Erhard’s signature red Ford truck and American flag set against rolling hills, woodlands, and wildlife that inspired the design, which was funded by a $2,500 grant from the Pelican Rapids Oktoberfest Committee. Nelson is pictured here with City of Erhard mayor, Gary Stadum.

All roads lead to Erhard in new city mural

Erhard’s new mural was unveiled Tuesday night during co-ed softball at Erhard City Park, thanks to the generosity and neighborly spirit of Pelican...

𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Pelican Fest parade returns to Main Street

“To err is human; to correct the parade route is newspapering.”In our June 18 Celebrate Summer edition, The Press printed an incorrect map for the...

Hail chunk is visual evidence of wild Summer 2026 weather

Hot, cold...dry, wet...windy, calm...funnel clouds in some parts of the state...and numerous reports of scattered hail. Weather has been...

William Kallhoff, 69, Gary, SD

William “Bill” Kallhoff, 69, of Gary, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home in Gary, SD.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at...

Reverend Albert Sandness Jr.

Reverend Albert Sandness Jr., 93, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Services details pending....

Melanie McElderry

Celebration of life, Friday June 19th, 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn 6350 Vinewood Ln. Maple Grove, MN. 55311 from 1pm to 6pm. You can send flowers to...

Brent E. Frazier, mayor City of Pelican Rapids

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 Connections matter more than collections

What is enough for one person probably isn’t enough for the next person. As humans, we are all wired a little differently. Sometimes the traits of...

Rev. Devlyn Brooks

What's new with your neighbors? Would you know?

Oh, I read the headlines just like everyone else does.I hear the news reports about the epic rise in our feelings of loneliness, our move toward...

The Ghost Track Architect: Legendary railroad tycoon James J. Hill mapped out a phantom “paper railroad” simply to block his competitors. Thanks to his corporate “spoiler” strategy, Pelican Rapids became a permanent dead end. This illustration originally ran with his obituary in the June 8, 1916, edition of the Pelican Rapids Press.

𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚, 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮: Corporate giants still freezing out...

How 19th-century railroad tactics that led to a dead-end line in Pelican Rapids live on in Minnesota’s broadband warsEditor’s Note: I set out to...

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PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS

PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS OPEN FOR RE-ELECTION ARE: THE CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS, A MEMBER AT LARGE, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF LIDA, SCAMBLER,...

Pelican Township Notice of Township Election and Filing

Notice is hereby given that a township election in Pelican Township, County of Otter Tail, State of Minnesota, will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Affidavits of...

Norwegian Grove Township Notice of Monthly Meeting

Norwegian Grove Township will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm at the town hall.Jane Knorr, Clerk

Michael Honrud, Ben Honrud, Olivia Johnson, Aubrey Hoadley, CJ Fahje.

Pelican shooters Rockstead, Henkes headed for U.S. event; Viking...

It was a fantastic day, overall, for the Viking Trap Shooting team.The weather temperature was ideal, as were the wind conditions.Pelican Rapids...

Pitching strength propels Pelican Babe Ruth nine to sweep over Frazee

The Pelican Rapids 13/14 year-old Babe Ruth team traveled to Frazee for a doubleheader on June 23 and came away with a pair of wins by scores of 5-1 and 13-5.Drew Holt got...

Erhard softball scores

Tuesday, June 2320 Stumpjumpers - 7 Charlie’s Cubs12 Stumpjumpers - 10 Powerhouse20 Powerhouse - 1 High Hitters17 High Hitters - 14 Charlie’s...

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