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Candidates face off in Otter Tail County forums

September 17, 2026

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...

Ivan Olson drops out of race for Pelican Rapids mayor

September 17, 2026

Mayoral candidate Ivan Olson has announced that he has withdrawn from the race for Pelican Rapids mayor, stepping down ahead of the upcoming municipal election.Olson, who...

Printed Paper Online

September 17, 2026

This portrait of Marguerite Rosing Patterson captures the woman whose work at Minnesota’s third state hospital beginning in 1912 contributed to the Otter Tail County Historical Society’s collection—now the state’s largest archive of Fergus Falls State Hospital materials outside the Minnesota Historical Society.

Otter Tail County Museum explores Fergus Falls State Hospital...

September 17, 2026

The Otter Tail County Historical Society will join communities across the country in We Want More History!, a nationwide celebration of history...

Visitors stream toward the entrance of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum near Medora, which opened this fall to draw tourists eager to explore the former president’s formative years in Dakota Territory.

County residents flock to Medora for new Theodore Roosevelt library

September 17, 2026

More residents of Otter Tail County than usual are visiting Medora in western North Dakota this fall. That’s in light of the opening of the new...

The Otter Tail County jail public entrance in Fergus Falls will receive security upgrades including remotely activated locks and a doorbell camera following county commissioners’ approval of a Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant.

County jail enhancements move forward with courthouse security grant

September 17, 2026

Remotely activated locks, doorbell camera among upgrades planned for public lobby County commissioners, on Sept. 8, approved a plan for needed...

Thank you to the community from Faith Lutheran Church

September 17, 2026

Faith Lutheran Church is thankful to be able to give back to the local community with the help of local businesses. Our small but dedicated congregation would like to...

𝑫𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏? Sixty years strong: Pelican Rapids classmates...

September 17, 2026

Pelican Rapids Class of 1966 celebrated their 60th class reunion at the local Pool Hall. They donated to Viking Elementary School for the milk...

𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 Local families cope as 9/11 attacks shake nation 25...

September 17, 2026

75 years ago, September 20, 1951• Reuben Sorum Reported KilledIt was reported last week that Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sorum had received word that...

Jeff Backer, running for re- election to the Minnesota House representing District 9A, speaks at a city council meeting Sept. 8.

Minnesota House candidate addresses affordability concerns, tax...

September 17, 2026

Jeff Backer Jr. is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 9A. Like others running for office in...

𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ… ‘I will pray for you; will you pray for me?’

September 17, 2026

“Will you pray for me? I will pray for you. … And we will watch God change things!” shouted the Rev. Dr. Eric S.C. Manning from the historic pulpit...

Gloria Steinem’s legacy: A life of connection over anger

September 17, 2026

Feminist icon modeled understanding, liberation for generations Born into extreme poverty and abuse, Gloria Steinem’s life rejected anger and...

Don't ignore bladder symptoms, local woman warns after husband's...

September 17, 2026

Bladder cancer diagnosis leads to multiple surgeries, infections for Pelican Rapids man How often do you think about your bladder? For me, the...

City of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota notice of hearing – variance

September 17, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Pelican Rapids Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers...

City of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Ordinance no. 2026-05 CHAPTER TEN...

September 17, 2026

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS DOES ORDAIN:SECTION ONE. That Chapter Ten of the Pelican Rapids City Code be amended as follows:CHAPTER TEN HOUSINGPART 1 ....

Pelican Rapids City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026

September 17, 2026

CALL TO ORDERMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Council Chambers, City Hall.Roll Call of...

Quarterback Grady Larson hands off to #4 Bricker Haugrud.

Sweet Viking victory over notorious rival

September 17, 2026

Pelican stuns Barnesville 25-6 Pelican Rapids finally got its revenge over gridiron rival Barnesville, Sept. 11—defeating the Trojans 25-6 for the...

Junior, Graham Pesch, and Senior, Nicholas Rockstead, run for the Vikings at the Barnesville Meet at Willow Creek Golf Course. Senior, Megan Guler, and Freshman, Alayna Schlieman, run at Willow Creek Golf Course in Barnesville to place 12th and 9th.

Pelican cross country runners compete at Bagley meet

September 17, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Cross Country Team competed at the Barnesville Invitational on September 10 at Willow Creek Golf Course.On the boys' side,...

Viking netters overcome Menahga in dramatic five set match-up

September 17, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Vikings had a big week hosting Menahga September 8 and the Pelican Rapids Invitational tourney September 12.Menahga was a great matchup with a...

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