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The Bridge Center is a local initiative to convert a historic church into a multi-purpose community center in Pelican Rapids. The Bridge Center will be a place where people can connect and thrive.

Arvig donates $25,000 to Bridge Center

A local initiative to convert a historic church into a multi-purpose community center in Pelican Rapids, Minn., is moving closer to its vision...

Pelican Rapids Chamber to consider dissolving, merging with...

On Monday, July 13, Chamber of Commerce members will have the opportunity to make an important decision that could shape the future of business...

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County board candidate Kyle Lehmann spoke June 30 at a public forum at Thumper Pond in Ottertail city. Other county board candidates also speaking were Jeff Gontarek, far left, Stephen Springer, third from left, and Roger Walvatne, far right.

Four county candidates gather for Otter Tail forum on governance

Candidates invited to an open forum June 30 at Thumper Pond in Ottertail city were on hand at an event sponsored by The Caravan of Patriots. The...

Area students reach academic finish line with NDSU degrees: Six...

Six students from the Pelican Rapids lakes area have been awarded degrees from North Dakota State University following the spring 2026 commencement, marking the completion...

Nighttime road work July 10 at roundabouts near Detroit Lakes,...

Starting at 8 p.m. on July 10, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be performing pavement preservation work at the Highway 75/County Road 12...

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ASK A TROOPER: Complete stops required when children are crossing...

Question: I know school is out but I had a grandchild that served on their school patrol. Can you talk about this so people are aware and can keep all our children...

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 : From the family of Glen Nelson

We, the family of Glen Nelson, want to thank each and everyone one of you, for all the prayers, cards, food, flowers and other ex- pression of sympathy. It is greatly...

The Viking Cafe brought their Viking ship to the parade this year featuring a group of formidable shieldmaidens.

Celebrating Erhard's 50th July 4th Parade and America's 250th Birthday

The Viking Cafe brought their Viking ship to the parade this year featuring a group of formidable shieldmaidens. Above from left: Jessie Magnusson,...

Highway 108 in Dent to close July 8-10 for railroad repairs

Motorists will encounter a temporary detour of Highway 108 in Dent starting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10, weather permitting, as railroad crews...

Cora Johnson, a Pelican Rapids second-grader, cools off in the Pelican River with a book after a stop at the Pelican Rapids Public Library, where she’s been racking up minutes for the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s program, themed ‘Plant a Seed. Read. Grow.,’ runs through mid-August and is open to all ages 0-18, with kids earning prizes for tracking their reading minutes.

Cool river, hot reads in Pelican Rapids

Cora Johnson, a Pelican Rapids second-grader, cools off in the Pelican River with a book after a stop at the Pelican Rapids Public Library, where...

Gloria Erickson, 81, Pelican Rapids

Gloria Erickson, 81, Pelican Rapids, formerly of Lake Park, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at Pelican Rapids Manor under hospice...

William Kallhoff, 69, Gary, SD

William “Bill” Kallhoff, 69, of Gary, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home in Gary, SD.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at...

Reverend Albert Sandness Jr.

Reverend Albert Sandness Jr., 93, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Services details pending....

19th century naturalist writers already knew where to find God

The older I get, the more I wish I had paid attention to the naturalist writers of America’s 19th century 35 years ago in Mr. Hassler’s literature...

A look at the origins, inventors behind essential services we...

As a homeowner, as a renter, as a business owner, as a manufacturer, as a farmer, as an employee, there are certain items on which we are most...

Minnesota gun deaths declined in 2025, but firearm suicides increased

Minnesota recorded 549 firearm deaths in 2025, a slight decline from 564 deaths in 2024, according to a new analysis released today by Protect Minnesota. While firearm...

PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS

PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS OPEN FOR RE-ELECTION ARE: THE CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS, A MEMBER AT LARGE, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF LIDA, SCAMBLER,...

CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING...

CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS, MINNESOTAORDINANCE NO. 2026-04AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER SEVEN REGARDING SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLESTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE...

PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS

PELICAN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS OPEN FOR RE-ELECTION ARE: THE CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS, A MEMBER AT LARGE, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF LIDA, SCAMBLER,...

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Trysan Rodriquez-Rew, center, stroked Lida’s first ace.

Golfer hits first hole-in-one of ‘26 at Lida Greens

Trysan Rodriquez-Rew scores ace on hole 7 with 7-ironAt 5:43 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, Trysan Rodriquez-Rew hit the first hole-in-one of the...

Pelican’s top trap shooters, Hunter Hanson and Nicholas Rockstead. In addition to winning the conference championship, Rockstead also qualified for All State, and finished 16th overall in Minnesota — out of about 10,500 participants. Karston Henkes was also scheduled to travel to the Michigan national meet—but was unable to attend.

Pelican trap shooters make Conference, advance to Nationals

A select group of Pelican Rapids high school trap shooters turned in outstanding performances during the 2026 season, with four athletes finishing...

Pitching in relief at Barnesville last week, Zayne Schulte.

Babe Ruth ends regular season with thrilling extra inning win

The Orange Sox concluded their regular season on July 2, traveling across I-94 to Barnesville.It was a pitcher’s duel through 7 seven innings with...

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