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    “First Day Hike” New Year event at Maplewood January 1
    December 18, 2025
    Start 2026 with a refreshing and reflective hike up Hallaway Hill in Maplewood State Park.Join Area Naturalist Dora O’Brien, on a 1.5-mile round-trip journey as we look...
    Farming siblings, Landon Ohe, Marshall Ohe (with daughter Vivian), and Allison Berg, were awarded West Otter Tail “Conservationists of the Year”—likely the first time a brother-sister trio has earned the honor, which was presented Dec. 3 in Bloomington. Conservation: A family tradition; Sibling trio carries on Ohe farm...
    December 18, 2025
    Ohe’s Conservation LegacyEvery year, Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Minnesota recognize a local individual or group for their outstanding...

    Spectators and Vikings on the bench react to a slam dunk by Pelican’s 6-foot-8-inch senior Jack Welch. Pelican boys undefeated: Pelican boys rally from 12 point deficit...
    December 18, 2025
    The Pelican Rapids boys basketball team continued early-season play with two more Heart O’ Lakes Conference games last week.In a game originally...

    Pelican city’s 5.65% tax hike for 2026 below state average of 8.7%
    December 18, 2025
    The Pelican Rapids City Council approved a 5.65% increase in the tax levy December 9. Projected city expenses increased from $1,373,102 in 2025 to $1,449,660 in...
    Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition reminds drivers:...
    December 18, 2025
    The winter holidays bring special events and increased around-the-clock traffic, underscoring the need for safe driving behaviors throughout the festive season. The U.S....
    Econ. development annual meeting Jan. 21 at library
    December 18, 2025
    Don’t miss the Pelican Rapids Economic Development Association’s annual meeting on January 21 at 6 p.m. in the Pelican Rapids Library. Hear the latest about EDA’s 2025...
    Clay target shooters earn awards for top performances
    December 18, 2025
    This fall, the Pelican Rapids High School trap team showed its dedication and determination. The top athletes earned rankings at both the state and conference...
    Ethan Isaman had a well-rounded outing for Pelican, with 9 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. After tight first half, Vikes storm past Hawley: Welch sinks 28;...
    December 18, 2025
    The Pelican Rapids boys looked to continue their early-season, undefeated momentum into Dec. 12 as they hosted the Hawley Nuggets. In a...

    If you have Somali neighbors reach out...lso reach out to others in...
    December 18, 2025
    As a pastor who lives in a state that is home to as many as 84,000 people who are of Somali descent, hearing our president call them “garbage” goes beyond disheartening.In...
    Math team competes in second jr. high meet
    December 18, 2025
    Results are in from the second meet of the season for the Minnesota Junior High School Mathematics League.Each of the two individual tests consists of three 2-point...
    “I'm Sorry Santa” comes with an “I'm Sorry Stocking” where children can place apology letters for the Picney Fairies to deliver to Santa, giving kids a way to say sorry without fear of rejection. Beyond the Naughty List: Pelican Rapids grad releases second...
    December 18, 2025
    Marcene (Stetz) Sonnek, a 1989 Pelican Rapids High School graduate, has released her second children’s book, “I'm Sorry Santa,” which teaches kids...

    View the Viking Elementary School student's letters to Santa they wrote and dropped in The Press mailbox at Peteyville that we will deliver to St. Nick for free. ℒℯ𝓉𝓉ℯ𝓇𝓈 𝓉ℴ 𝒮𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶: Viking Elementary Students
    December 18, 2025
    It has been a beloved tradition for The Press to collect Letters to Santa from Viking Elementary students for many years to publish for the Big...

    First shovels of dirt turned a Pelican Valley Senior Living as it embarks on its %.8 million nursing care renovation. The cermoney was last week Nov. 24 PHOTO BY LOUIS HOGLUND Pelican Valley project is a display of confidence in Pelican...
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    There are several sites that are referred to as anchor centers and have great importance to any city/community.These centers are locations of...

    Pelican’s Kamryn Kirkwood scored 11 and pulled in six rebounds for the Lady Vikings against Perham Dec. 12. Hawley’s shooting accuracy outdistances Lady Vikings on Pelican...
    December 18, 2025
    The Hawley Nuggets used a strong shooting performance and a decisive second half to defeat the Pelican Rapids Vikings 71-53 in high school girls...

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