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    Negotiating the Pelican Rapids roundabouts in style, at the Pelican Drug intersection, is teamster Jeremy Johnson, pulling the Pelican Motel-sponsored unit, at the Nov. 28 “Lighted Horse Parade.” The parade launched the holiday season in style, as record crowds lined the streets. 		             PHOTOS BY NICOLE WK AND LOUIS HOGLUND

    Record parade crowds, but horse virus concerns ...

    Crowds streamed through the holiday-illuminated parks and lined the streets of Pelican Rapids for...

    Record parade crowds, but horse virus concerns ...
    Crowds streamed through the holiday-illuminated parks and lined the streets of Pelican Rapids for...
    Abdi Dool, pictured here with food items at a 2021 food distribution in Pelican Rapids, was charged with fraud last week, as part of the statewide and federal investigation into the “Feeding Our Future” scandal. A Pelican Rapids businessman, Dool operated Dool Transportation and a tax preparation service in Pelican Rapids.

    Pelican man accused of laundering $1.1M in ‘Fee...

    A week after a raid on the Dool Transportation office in downtown Pelican Rapids by federal...

    Pelican man accused of laundering $1.1M in ‘Fee...
    A week after a raid on the Dool Transportation office in downtown Pelican Rapids by federal...

    Holiday pop-up market featured fresh lefse on t...

    The “Pop Up Market” was a new feature for the 2025 “Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas” in Pelican...

    Holiday pop-up market featured fresh lefse on t...
    The “Pop Up Market” was a new feature for the 2025 “Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas” in Pelican...

    Thanks to Pelican Chamber’s North Pole connecti...

    The Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has a great connection to the North Pole. And as we...

    Thanks to Pelican Chamber’s North Pole connecti...
    The Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has a great connection to the North Pole. And as we...
    After a minor technical glitch, Doug Bruggeman and the Otter Tail Lakes Country mascot, “Inner Otter” welcome everyone to Peteyville after flipping the switch to light up Peteyville.

    𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒚𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅­ 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒐...

    After a brief malfunction and a few chuckles, all of the lights turned on — illuminating the park...

    𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒚𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅­ 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒐...
    After a brief malfunction and a few chuckles, all of the lights turned on — illuminating the park...
    Pelican Valley Senior Living executive Tyler Ahlf, speaking at the Nov. 24 groundbreaking.

    Pelican Valley project aims to raise standard ...

    By Tyler Ahlf, executive directorPel. Valley Senior Living  What an extraordinary day for Pelican...

    Pelican Valley project aims to raise standard ...
    By Tyler Ahlf, executive directorPel. Valley Senior Living  What an extraordinary day for Pelican...
    Door cam footage of the burglars breaking in at the Rothsay Powerhouse. An early 200s SUV is clearly visible with three unidentified persons.

    Security cam shows burglars who struck -- Po...

     The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has released video showing burglars in action as they...

    Security cam shows burglars who struck -- Po...
     The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has released video showing burglars in action as they...

    Extended family pauses to check out the Pelican...

    Four generations of Siegles gathered for a special birthday party Nov. 30 at Trinity Lutheran...

    Extended family pauses to check out the Pelican...
    Four generations of Siegles gathered for a special birthday party Nov. 30 at Trinity Lutheran...
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    Republicans call for probe into potential terrorism connection...
    December 4, 2025
    Recent reporting by the City Journal is sounding more alarms about the international impact of Minnesota’s fraud problem. The reporting shines more light on how fraud...
    Looking Back: 9,000 Pelican-grown turkeys were processed in 1950...
    December 4, 2025
    100 years ago, December 3, 1925• Fined for Unlawful FishingElmer Lindstrom, John Brandstrom, Arthur and George Grahn, Theo. Johnson and Ed. Johnson appeared before Justice...
    Area snowmobile trail group annual meeting, member drive Dec. 6
    December 4, 2025
    The Lake Runners Trail Association will hold its annual meeting and membership drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Pelican Rapids VFW.A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m.,...
    Classifieds
    STATE CLASSIFIEDS
    December 4, 2025
    Miscellaneous GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a...
    Work Wanted
    November 26, 2025
    WORK WANTED: Land Surveying: Boundary & Descriptions, Residential & Commercial Development, Platting, Construction Staking, ALTA/ACSM, Licensed. Compass...
    FOR SALE
    November 26, 2025
    FOR SALE: FOLTZ BUILDINGS  - Completely erected post-framed buildings, machine storage, shops, commercial, horse and cattle buildings. 1-800-255-9981.
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    December 4, 2025
    Record parade crowds, but horses virus concerns took a toll on unitsWith a flash of lights and hometown spirit, Pelican Pete welcomed the holiday season by transforming...
    Negotiating the Pelican Rapids roundabouts in style, at the Pelican Drug intersection, is teamster Jeremy Johnson, pulling the Pelican Motel-sponsored unit, at the Nov. 28 “Lighted Horse Parade.” The parade launched the holiday season in style, as record crowds lined the streets. 		             PHOTOS BY NICOLE WK AND LOUIS HOGLUND Record parade crowds, but horse virus concerns took toll on units
    December 4, 2025
    Crowds streamed through the holiday-illuminated parks and lined the streets of Pelican Rapids for the 2025 “Lighted Horse Parade”—launching the...
    Holiday pop-up market featured fresh lefse on the griddle—and aroma...
    December 4, 2025
    The “Pop Up Market” was a new feature for the 2025 “Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas” in Pelican Rapids. Hosted at the Pelican Rapids Pool Hall,...
    Obituaries
    George Luebke
    December 4, 2025
    Aug. 19, 1941 - Nov. 18, 2025FERGUS FALLS, Minn.- George Luebke, 84, Fergus Falls,Minn. died Tuesday, Nov. 18. George Luebke, passed awayon November 18, 2025, at his...
    Dr. Josephine Alice (Rusher) Bratow Rund
    December 4, 2025
    Dr. Josephine Alice (Rusher) Bartow Ruud, 104, ofLawrence, Kansas, died on Sunday, November 30, 2025, atPioneer Ridge Assisted Living.She was the daughter of Frank and Mina...
    Thelma Levorsen Thelma Levorsen
    December 3, 2025
    Thelma “Sally” Corine Levorsen passed away peacefully in her sleep November 17, 2025, in Bellingham Washington at Silverado Memory Care.Sally was...
    Opinions
    Guest editorial from Islamic relations group: Condemning political...
    December 4, 2025
    By Jaylani Hussein Executive Director of CAIR-MNThe Council on American-Islamic Relations, Minnesota (CAIR-MN) strongly condemns the continued political rhetoric targeting...
    Public Notices
    PUBLIC NOTICE: Star Lake TOWNSHIP
    December 4, 2025
    STAR LAKE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE-ANNUAL ELECTION and ANNUAL MEETING The Notice is hereby given to all STAR LAKE TOWNSHIP residents of the Annual Town Board Election to be...
    PELICAN RAPIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING October...
    December 4, 2025
     The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a special meeting on October 27, 2025 in the conference room at the high school at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Molly Welch,...
    PUBLIC NOTICE PELICAN RAPIDS
    December 4, 2025
    CITY OF  PELICAN RAPIDS, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PELICAN RAPIDS CITY CODE BY REVISING PART 1 OF CHAPTER TEN. HOUSING: THE COUNCIL OF THE...
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