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THREE SEATS OPEN IN PELICAN RAPIDS, ZERO CANDIDATES

Ever thought “I could do a better job than that?” Now’s your chance to prove it.The filing deadline for candidates seeking Pelican Rapids Mayor and...

Pelican Rapids economic development director Jordan Grossman, speaking July 10 at the Highway 59-108 project ribbon cutting.

Find Your Path’s message was simple during business community’s...

I'm here today on behalf of our Find Your Path business owners. Many of them would have loved to be here for this ribbon cutting, but they're busy...

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Friends of Fort Juelson were honored by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning for their efforts to preserve and promote the historic site near Underwood.

County board praises Friends of Fort Juelson

The Fort Juelson site, two miles east of Underwood, was acquired by Otter Tail County and dedicated to the people of Otter Tail County on June 11,...

Harley Oyloe was inducted into the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame when this photo was taken in St. Cloud in 2017.

Otter Tail County’s ‘Mr. Baseball’ departs for great ballpark in...

Over the years many baseball players and fans from throughout Otter Tail County knew Harley Oyloe who was a great baseball player and great coach....

DNR seeks input on three-duck limit option for waterfowl hunters

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anyone interested in waterfowl hunting to comment on a proposal to create an optional, alternative three-duck bag...

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Lake View Cemetery seeks donations for grounds maintenance

We’re not asking for volunteers to move into our cemetery, but we are looking for some donations to maintain our grounds. Might you be able to take a weekend to mow, or are...

The cover art for Marjorie Mathison Hance's latest book, "Under the Ice," was created by artist Marcella Rose. The book is the fourth in the North Lakes Murder Mystery series.

Author Marjorie Mathison Hance: A mind for crime in land of...

The Otter Tail lakes area isn’t exactly Minnesota’s center of homicide and intrigue. Except, perhaps, in the mind of author Marjorie Mathison...

With a backdrop of beautiful classic automobiles, this trio paused to check the local news in the Pelican Rapids Press. The three volunteers were working the entrance at Sharin Park, during the Pelican fest "Cars in the Park" event on July 15. They are pictured here, catching up on the news in the Pelican Rapids Press from left, Chuck Trites, Dennis Schell, and Trevor Steeves.

Pelican car show crew checks the local news

With a backdrop of beautiful classic automobiles, this trio paused to check the local news in the Pelican Rapids Press. The three volunteers were...

Volunteer booksellers catch up on local news at library trailer

The Pelican Rapids Public Library book sales are a summer tradition, with the trailer open for business every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the...

Judith Hoadley, 76, Pelican Rapids

Judi Hoadley, age 76, a resident of rural Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Judi was...

Finding Faith: When the Clock Gets in the Way of Compassion

I run late to most of my appointments.Phone calls smash into scheduled video calls, and then I hop off only to drive across town for a meeting with...

Meeting Jesus at the Lake: Finding God’s Goodness in Water

God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear. And it was so. God called the dry ground “land”, and...

Looking back to move forward: Pelican Rapids’ streets ‘complete’

Looking back has both positive and negative attributes in our everyday lives.In a spiritual aspect, we remember that “Putting your hands on the plow and not looking back”...

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Trondhjem Township

Notice of Primary Election Trondhjem Township to the voters of Trondhjem Township in the County of Ottertail, State of Minnesota.Notice is Hereby Given, that a Primary...

Pelican Rapids City Council Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2026

CALL TO ORDERMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Council Chambers, City Hall.Roll Call of...

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Trap Shooters Hunter Hanson and Nicholas Rockstad at the National Championship.

Top trap shooters compete at national level

An experience that many athletes never have the opportunity to enjoy became a reality for two Pelican Rapids High School trap shooters. Hunter...

Softball team winds up summer season

Pictured here is the underage-18 Pelican Rapids girls softball team, which recently completed its season against Rothsay. Front from left: Stella...

Softball results, Erhard league

Erhard city parks co-ed softball completed play just ahead of the storms July 7. Following are the scores: Larry's Supermarket 13 — Charlie Cubs 0 Powerhouse 0 — East...

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