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    One of Dr. Matt Haugen’s goals was to serve as a family doctor in a rural, small town setting—specifically, in his native Pelican Rapids area. “This is something in my mind that has been 15-20 years in the making. Since I settled on medicine, my plan has always been to practice family medicine in my hometown.”

    𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣: Matthew Haugen comes home to ...

    Pelican native had goal of serving his hometown as family doctor — objective now accomplished...

    𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣: Matthew Haugen comes home to ...
    Pelican native had goal of serving his hometown as family doctor — objective now accomplished...

    Otter Tail County receives $1.68 million state ...

    Funding will support five-mile paved trail connecting two regional paths Otter Tail County will...

    Otter Tail County receives $1.68 million state ...
    Funding will support five-mile paved trail connecting two regional paths Otter Tail County will...
    Three witch hands, each holding an ingredient from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” hover over a bubbling cauldron in Peggy Spitzer’s “Double Double Toil and Trouble,” a piece she made partly to test whether she could render realistic hands in fiber.

    From Shakespeare to scripture, fiber artist exp...

    Quilting demonstration reveals the process behind Pelican library’s fiber art exhibitMembers of...

    From Shakespeare to scripture, fiber artist exp...
    Quilting demonstration reveals the process behind Pelican library’s fiber art exhibitMembers of...

    Black families' 1898 Otter Tail County migratio...

    In 1898, a group of black families known as the “First 85” moved from Kentucky to Otter Tail...

    Black families' 1898 Otter Tail County migratio...
    In 1898, a group of black families known as the “First 85” moved from Kentucky to Otter Tail...
    A Family Resource Center in Rochester, Minnesota, opened in 2025 in a former elementary school. Otter Tail County has plans for two Family Resource Centers, including one in the future Bridge Center in Pelican Rapids.

    County Resource Center programs moving forward ...

    Otter Tail County commissioners review updates to family resource facilitiesCounty commissioners,...

    County Resource Center programs moving forward ...
    Otter Tail County commissioners review updates to family resource facilitiesCounty commissioners,...

    Sidewalk, road work close section of Highway 24...

    Detour expected to last a monthOtter Tail County has begun full-depth resurfacing work on County...

    Sidewalk, road work close section of Highway 24...
    Detour expected to last a monthOtter Tail County has begun full-depth resurfacing work on County...
    Pamela Hovland

    Celebrating America at 250: Pelican Rapids take...

    The American Revolution didn’t happen on July fourth. It happened in the days, months, and years...

    Celebrating America at 250: Pelican Rapids take...
    The American Revolution didn’t happen on July fourth. It happened in the days, months, and years...

    Record turnout marks first time primary vote ex...

    More than 1,103,000 Minnesotans cast ballots on Aug. 11 — about 25% of eligible voters in...

    Record turnout marks first time primary vote ex...
    More than 1,103,000 Minnesotans cast ballots on Aug. 11 — about 25% of eligible voters in...
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    Curious bear explores Norwegian Grove Twsp.: Sightings continue to...
    August 20, 2026
    A bear with apparent curiosity for Scandinavian places and culture made the rounds in Norwegian Grove Township recently. In fact, he was probably...
    One of Dr. Matt Haugen’s goals was to serve as a family doctor in a rural, small town setting—specifically, in his native Pelican Rapids area. “This is something in my mind that has been 15-20 years in the making. Since I settled on medicine, my plan has always been to practice family medicine in my hometown.” 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣: Matthew Haugen comes home to Pelican Rapids
    August 20, 2026
    Pelican native had goal of serving his hometown as family doctor — objective now accomplished with appointment to Sanford’s Pelican clinicSome...
    Printed Paper Online
    August 20, 2026

    Area
    ASK A TROOPER: Does the horn on my car need to honk?
    August 20, 2026
    Question: The horn of my vehicle no longer works. Do I need to have one?Answer: Yes, every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good...
    ASK A TROOPER: Summer road hazards
    August 20, 2026
    Question: I see a lot of vehicles broke down and on the side of the road in the summer months. This is when we have our best weather but I am not sure if people realize how...
    Collared bears provide important data for wildlife management. Pictured here, a bear with a research collar and ear tags. Minnesota hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared...
    August 20, 2026
    Collared bears provide important data for wildlife managementThe Minnesota bear hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department...
    Local
    A highlight of the season occurred on July 30, when the Pelican Rapids Press sponsored the morning's heats. Ruby Heinzelman emerged as the day's champion, earning a special bonus prize package that included a Mickey Mouse fishing pole and a Press tote bag. MINNOW RACES FINISH 2026 SEASON
    August 20, 2026
    The 2026 Minnow Races in Pelican Rapids have officially crossed the finish line for the summer, marking the end of another successful season of the...
    Otter Tail County receives $1.68 million state grant for Glacial...
    August 20, 2026
    Funding will support five-mile paved trail connecting two regional paths Otter Tail County will receive $1,683,000 to help build a new stretch of...
    Three witch hands, each holding an ingredient from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” hover over a bubbling cauldron in Peggy Spitzer’s “Double Double Toil and Trouble,” a piece she made partly to test whether she could render realistic hands in fiber. From Shakespeare to scripture, fiber artist explores story through...
    August 20, 2026
    Quilting demonstration reveals the process behind Pelican library’s fiber art exhibitMembers of the Fargo-Moorhead fiber art collective Designing...
    Obituaries
    Richard L. Nelson
    August 20, 2026
    Richard L. NelsonRichard Lesley Nelson passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as a result of a farm accident. Richard lived an active life with...
    Janet Follingstad
    August 20, 2026
    Follingstad, JanetJanet Lois Follingstad, age 86, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2026. She had...
    Donna Poach
    August 20, 2026
    Donna PoachDonna Poach, age 95, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Riverfront on Main, Pelican Rapids,...
    Opinions
    Sermonette: New Life from a Rock
    August 20, 2026
    Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you...
    Devlyn Brooks is the CEO of Churches United in Moorhead, Minn., and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn. Finding Faith: Two years, two lives forever transformed
    August 20, 2026
    I recently celebrated my second anniversary at our large faith-based mission that provides emergency shelter, housing, and food services to...
    Voters urged to act as trade chaos erodes international respect
    August 20, 2026
    During the winter of 25/26, I had occasion to drive through the downtown section of Alexandria, MN, on one of those below-zero days. A lone pedestrian stood on a street...
    Public Notices
    DNR to hold public meeting on proposed sunfish regulations
    August 20, 2026
    The DNR will hold an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed sunfish regulations for four lakes located in Otter Tail County on September 2, 2026 from 6...
    NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Norwegian Grove Township
    August 13, 2026
    Notice of Primary Election to the voters of Norwegian Grove Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.A Primary Election will be held in the Election Precinct at Norwegian...
    NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING Norwegian Grove TOWNSHIP
    August 13, 2026
    Norwegian Grove Township will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
    Sports
    Boys 13-17 champion Carson Klein of Fargo (left) and runner-up Will Brasel of Barnesville with Lida Greens’ David Hilber, center, after Klein’s playoff victory at the 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament on Aug. 9. Carson Klein wins 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament in playoff
    August 13, 2026
    The 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament was held on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Lida Greens Golf Course, located on Lake Lida near Pelican Rapids. A total of...
    The Larry's team celebrates with their championship trophy after winning the Erhard co-ed softball tournament August 8. Larry's wins Erhard co-ed softball tournament
    August 13, 2026
    Stumpjumpers finish as runners-up in title game Larry's claimed the championship title at Erhard's co-ed softball tournament Saturday, defeating...
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