Voters will choose who is added to county leadership Nov. 3 When I hear “commissioner,” my brain always goes to an early-’90s television show I...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a writer. From the first book I wrote in third grade, “Most Wanted Fruits and Vegetables,” about outlaw...

Meet Commissioner, Sheriff candidates in Ottertail city Sept 26 Voters in Otter Tail County are invited to get to know this year's commissioner and...

Mayoral candidate Ivan Olson has announced that he has withdrawn from the race for Pelican Rapids mayor, stepping down ahead of the upcoming municipal election.Olson, who...

Community listening session set for Sept 16 Pelican Rapids Public School District is inviting community members to help shape the future of the...

I honestly cannot remember a single point in my life when I did not know who Dolly Parton was. Growing up, I thought she was the most gorgeous...

If you rent a house or apartment in Pelican Rapids, you should know that your landlord is required to follow certain rules. A complaint form is...

Changes to the Permanent School Fund could nearly double annual funding distributions to schools, without increasing taxes.The Permanent School...

People say a lot of things about the Minnesota Department of Transportation. At least one of them should be resilient.Tom Pace, project manager...

"It’s hard for me to imagine what life would have been like before today’s technology."Pamela Hovland: This series of reflections on the last 250...

A bear with apparent curiosity for Scandinavian places and culture made the rounds in Norwegian Grove Township recently. In fact, he was probably...

Humane Society of Otter Tail County (HSOTC), the only animal shelter in Otter Tail County, reached no-kill in 2025, according to Best Friends...

Voting in Minnesota’s August 11 Primary Election began June 26, 2026, offering registered voters three distinct methods to participate in the...

The Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a second General Membership Meeting on Monday, August 10, at 6 p.m. at the Barn at Dunvilla,...

Muckenhirn, Roesch join raceFour candidates have filed for three open seats on the Pelican Rapids School Board for the upcoming 2026 general...