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PELICAN PETE
Pelican Pete can be found in E.L. Peterson Park in Pelican Rapids. Built in 1957, the statue was a community project led by the Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce with help from local craftsmen. Standing about 15 feet tall, Pete remains one of the best-known symbols of Pelican Rapids.

STEAL THEIR LOOK: Giant Statues of Otter Tail County

STEAL THEIR LOOKHave your own “Steal Their Look” photo idea? Visit one of the giant statues, dress the part, and send your photos to...

Pelican Rapids High School graduate Deb Sjostrom, pictured here, has spent more than three decades advocating for families and vulnerable residents across Otter Tail County.

Deb Sjostrom transitions out of Human Services Director role after...

After more than 35 years of public service, Deb Sjostrom will pass the reins as Human Services Director and step into a phased retirement from...

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Fort Juelson anniversary planning leaders, at the historic site east of Underwood, are Cliff Knutson and Delores Peterson. PHOTO BY TOM HINTGEN

Fort Juelson marks 150 years with tours, commemorations June 26

Fort Juelson, a county park since 2011 and located two miles east of Underwood in Tordenskjold Township, is commemorating its 150th anniversary...

Author Bill Jamerson has traveled the state with his program about the Depres- sion-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps. He is pictured here at an area performance a few years ago. PHOTO BY TOM HINTGEN

Depression-era CCC camps left their mark in Minnesota

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s was a work-relief program that employed 3.5 million young men during the Great...

Iconic state wildlife centers create passport to draw more visitors

Minnesota is home to a diversity of wildlife and iconic species. Now, a group of the state’s iconic wildlife centers are joining together to...

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Mark and Colleen Engebretson Celebrate 50 Years

Breckenridge, Minnesota — Mark and Colleen Engebretson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 5, 2026.The high school...

Children gathered around the needle felting table with Kate Andrews, center, working colorful wool into fiber art creations.

Summertime fun at the Pelican Rapids Library

Storytime turns the library into a hands-on summer adventure for kidsThere’s a reason Storytime at the Pelican Rapids Public Library has become a...

Families and visitors stroll through Phelps Mill Festival's grounds, browsing artist booths and enjoying the two-day arts celebration held at Phelps Mill County Park in Underwood. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Phelps Mill Festival returns July 11-12 with sing-off competition,...

The Phelps Mill Festival, one of the region's most beloved arts celebrations, returns to Phelps Mill County Park, 20935 County Highway 45,...

Riding the Pelican Fest parade as Grand Marshall in 2023 was Everett Ballard, aboard Ben Woessner’s Oldsmobile convertible.

Pelican Fest parade returns to Main Street

The Pelican Fest parade route has been confirmed, and after two years of detours forced by road construction, the procession is heading back to its...

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓 From music to minnow races, Pelican...

In this modern age of technology and story lines, some information just needs to be repeated.Thus is the summer event schedule of social events,...

HOW ARE YOU? A look at what data really shows about our well-being

“How are you?”That’s a common greeting, pretty much synonymous with “Hello”. It can be just a polite social gesture but, at least here in Pelican,...

Devlyn Brooks is the CEO of Churches United in Moorhead, Minn., and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn. He blogs about faith at findingfaithin.com, and can be reached at devlynbrooks@gmail.com.

Stow the phone; pour yourself into your neighbor instead

As a kid, I dreaded going anywhere with Mom because inevitably she would find someone she’d connect with, and there would ensue a long conversation...

Certificate of Assumed Name: The Global Grit Experience

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333DBA PublicationNotice is hereby given that anapplication for a...

Nicholas Rockstead proudly displaying his 50 straight clays patch - pictured with his mom, Pam and Coach Pete Waller

Awards, shootout wraps up season for Pelican clay target shooting

It was a beautiful June Saturday morning for the Pelican Rapids Trap Team’s annual Annie Oakley Shootout and Awards.Athletes and parents brought a...

All State golfer Izzy Gravalin, with Pelican Rapids High School varsity coach Richelle Richardson.

Standout Pelican golfer Gravalin an All Stater

The 2026 girls' golf season came to a close with a state appearance by sophomore Izabell Gravalin. Gravalin earned a trip to the state tournament...

Pictured in the dugout is the age 13-14 Pelican Raids Babe Ruth baseball team. Pelican was unable to field an American Legion, upper-age Babe Ruth team, or a town team—but the younger Babe Ruth squad is performing exceptionally under coach Andy Johnson—riding a five- game win streak.

Age 13-14 Babe Ruthers keep Pelican winning baseball tradition alive

After starting their season off with back-to-back losses to DGF, the Pelican Rapids 13/14-year-old Babe Ruth Orange Sox have won five in a row...

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