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INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL BRINGS COLOR, CULTURE TO PELICAN...

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The Press travels to Istanbul, Spain, Cancun, and St. Paul

Retired teachers visit former students in Turkey, bring their favorite newspaperDavid and Nadine Brown enjoyed catching up on local news with...

Solberg Insurance welcomes new agent to serve Pelican, Frazee offices

Solberg Insurance is pleased to announce that Mike Riva has joined the agency as a licensed insurance agent and customer service representative, serving clients from both...

New analysis shows bipartisan governing remains steady in Minnesota...

Majority in the Middle has released the 2026 The State of Bipartisanship Report, offering a comprehensive look at how Minnesota lawmakers actually...

𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲: Immigrant parents' sacrifice led son to success

100 years ago, June 17, 1926Voting (E. L. Peterson editorial)Next Monday is the primary election, and every legal voter, men and women, should turn out and vote. One of the...

ASK A TROOPER: How new drivers should handle road rage situations

Question: I have a new driver in my house. What advice should I give them when encountering a road rage type situation?Answer: Stay safe if you...

Pelican schools face flat funding as state changes aid calculations

Changes result in over $200,000 loss in school funding At the June 17 regular meeting of the Pelican Rapids School Board, Finance Director Rudy...

Motorcycle crash near Pelican Lake sends two to hospital

Two people were hospitalized with head and leg injuries after a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning near Pelican Lake.The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a...

The PRHS Class of 1976 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, July 11, at 4 p.m. at the home of Terry Glaesman at 21187 Bullock Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Class of ‘76 to throw down as America celebrates 250 years

Fifty years ago, when 126 students from the Class of 1976 graduated from PRHS, Laverne & Shirley, Happy Days, M*A*S*H, and Charlie’s Angels...

‘Lake Life’s’ impact on school district funding

New state aid finally counts vacation homes in school budgets Otter Tail County, Minnesota, can boast of having more lakes than any other county...

The trio — Merrill Piepkorn, Loy Larson, and Gregg “Smokey” Temple — will perform at the Falling Creek Players’ free “Music From the Past” showcase during Pelican Fest Saturday, July 11, at the Pelican Rapids VFW. Show time is 6 p.m.

Radio Stars headline free Pelican Fest concert

The Falling Creek Players will host a free “Music From the Past” showcase Saturday, July 11, at the Pelican Rapids VFW, featuring Merrill Piepkorn...

Filings for city offices, school board will begin July 14

Who will be the next mayor or city council members? How about your local school board? The process begins in mid-July, as filings for city offices...

Otter Tail County races draw multiple challengers

Several candidates have officially launched their campaigns for Otter Tail County sheriff and commissioner seats ahead of the 2026...

Children gathered around the needle felting table with Kate Andrews, center, working colorful wool into fiber art creations.

Summertime fun at the Pelican Rapids Library

Storytime turns the library into a hands-on summer adventure for kidsThere’s a reason Storytime at the Pelican Rapids Public Library has become a...

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀: Erhard celebrates local history, national...

The Erhard Fourth of July Celebration returns this Independence Day with a milestone to mark: the 50th anniversary of the Erhard Parade, set to...

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