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A common merganser with chicks, photo courtesy the National Audubon Society.
The duck carries a specific parasite, which is further spread by one particular kind of snail. The combination has spawned a rash of swimmer’s itch cases.

Tax hike approved to research Pelican Lake swimmer’s itch

August 14, 2025

A parasite-carrying duck and accommodating snail “tag team” has delivered a one-two punch in Pelican Lake—with severe swimmer’s itch reports on...

The front page of the Pelican Rapids Press told the story of the tragic robbery and murder at a gas station on the north end of the town’s business district.
The killer, Donald Fuhrman, had an apparent history of mental illness, and had recently been released from the Fergus Falls State Hospital. “(The killer’s) planning of the hold-up or rather lack of planning would appear to show irrational thinking on his part,” reported the Press Dec. 23, 1954.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝖦𝖺𝗌 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗋𝗈𝖻𝖻𝖾𝗋𝗒, 𝗆𝗎𝗋𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝖽 𝖯𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇...

August 14, 2025

A gas station robbery and killing on Pelican Rapids’ main street, seven decades ago, was revisited recently—in a surprising manner.It was the...

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August 14, 2025

A common merganser with chicks, photo courtesy the National Audubon Society.
The duck carries a specific parasite, which is further spread by one particular kind of snail. The combination has spawned a rash of swimmer’s itch cases.

Tax hike approved to research Pelican Lake swimmer’s itch

August 14, 2025

A parasite-carrying duck and accommodating snail “tag team” has delivered a one-two punch in Pelican Lake—with severe swimmer’s itch reports on...

“We Love Trish” messages have been scattered throughout the village this summer, as Cormorant, and the surrounding lakes area, mourned the death of Trisha Maloney, who worked and owned the Cormorant Pub for nearly 40 years.
The population of surrounding Cormorant Township is about 1,000, but the village itself is no more than a dozen or two—but Maloney’s Pub was known far and wide in the lakes area.

Cormorant Daze tribute to Trish Late pub owner, Cormorant booster...

August 14, 2025

Many remember her as “Ms. Cormorant” and “The Ultimate Host”—who greeted folks at the Cormorant Pub for nearly four decades. Patricia Joy Maloney...

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 ‘𝑆𝘦𝑣𝘦𝑛 𝑆𝘪𝑠𝘵𝑒𝘳𝑠:’ 𝐿𝘪𝑑𝘢, 𝐼𝘥𝑎, 𝘓𝑖𝘻𝑧𝘪𝑒,...

August 14, 2025

Legend has it there was a farmer with seven daughters and he named Lida, Ida, Lizzie, Sallie, Melissa, Maud and Eunice lakes after each one. It’s a...

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Vote for your favorite stamp to be reissued in 2026

August 14, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service is excited to announce the Stamp Encore Contest. To celebrate the organization’s 250th anniversary, and gear up to...

Weekly virtual grief & grievers support group every Thursday

August 14, 2025

A weekly support group that aims to provide a safe space for those navigating grief and loss will meet every Thursday virtually at 7 pm.The group offers a compassionate...

Pelican Rotary ‘Golf Scramble’ raises scholarship funds

August 14, 2025

The annual Pelican Rapids Area Rotary “Golf Scramble” tournament will take place Friday, Aug. 15, at Birchwood Golf Course.Registration opens at 1 p.m., with a shotgun...

The front page of the Pelican Rapids Press told the story of the tragic robbery and murder at a gas station on the north end of the town’s business district.
The killer, Donald Fuhrman, had an apparent history of mental illness, and had recently been released from the Fergus Falls State Hospital. “(The killer’s) planning of the hold-up or rather lack of planning would appear to show irrational thinking on his part,” reported the Press Dec. 23, 1954.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝖦𝖺𝗌 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗋𝗈𝖻𝖻𝖾𝗋𝗒, 𝗆𝗎𝗋𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝖽 𝖯𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇...

August 14, 2025

A gas station robbery and killing on Pelican Rapids’ main street, seven decades ago, was revisited recently—in a surprising manner.It was the...

The Lake Eunice-centered “Bike Gang” launched a trek of the Heart of the Lakes Trail August 7, with a fleet of about 20 bikes starting at the Pelican Rapids trailhead to Maplewood State Park and back.

Ten years in the making, trail from Pelican gateway to Maplewood a...

August 14, 2025

Bicycling is a very fast-growing sport in Minnesota, as it is throughout the United States. From the traditional city bicycle to the mountain bike...

Preparing to close on the sale of the Nettestad Insurance agency are Mike and Sheri Nettestad, and Brad and Morgan Solberg, right.

Nettestad sells insurance agency to Frazee-based Solberg firm

August 14, 2025

One of the longer operating local businesses—located in one of the oldest structures in Pelican Rapids—will be under new ownership. Nettestad is...

August 14, 2025

Sep. 18, 1937 - Aug. 08, 2025PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. - Jane Trosvik, 87, Pelican Rapids, Minn. died Friday, Aug. 8, in Pelican Valley Senior Living. A memorial service was...

Larry Gene Conklin, age 78, of Pelican Rapids, passed away at his home on July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26, 1947,...

Minn. Woman’s history continues to resurface

August 14, 2025

It is nice to see that the story of Minnesota Woman, the skeleton found in 1931 below what is now Hwy 59, still resonates with the community. The mural on the wall of the...

𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 ‘𝖶𝖾 𝖥𝖾𝗌𝗍’ 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝖺𝖼𝗍 𝗈𝗇...

August 14, 2025

We Fest of 2025 came and went in a hurry! So, do the Country & Western festivities at We Fest near Detroit Lakes have any effect on Pelican Rapids? We do see some of...

Leaders reject science with claims of ‘hoax’

August 14, 2025

Changes are generally not known to be fast-moving from beginning to end, and most of the time, we don’t even see their beginnings. It’s pretty tough to know when any war...

Erhards Grove TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING

August 14, 2025

Erhards Grove Township will meet on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Erhards Grove Township Garage in Erhard.Becki Ouren,Clerk 8-14-c

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH...

August 14, 2025

FILED in District CourtState of MinnesotaJuly 16, 2025 In Re: In Re the Application of Michael J. Sundquist and Kathy J. Sundquist to VACATE a part of the public road...

Norwegian Grove TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING

The Norwegian Grove Township will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 14, 2025 at the town hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.Jane Knorr, Clerk8-7-c

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The Lake Eunice-centered “Bike Gang” launched a trek of the Heart of the Lakes Trail August 7, with a fleet of about 20 bikes starting at the Pelican Rapids trailhead to Maplewood State Park and back.

Ten years in the making, trail from Pelican gateway to Maplewood a...

August 14, 2025

Bicycling is a very fast-growing sport in Minnesota, as it is throughout the United States. From the traditional city bicycle to the mountain bike...

Barnesville adds to Potato Days with 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament

August 14, 2025

Barnesville is adding a new feature to its late summer festival line-up: the 1st Annual Potato Days Mash‑Up 3‑on‑3 Basketball Tournament. Games will be held outdoors during...

Flag football program kicks off Sept. 8 in Pelican

August 14, 2025

A fall flag football program for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2 will run from Sept. 8 through Oct. 10, offering young athletes a chance to learn the game in a fun and...

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