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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐫: Pelican Rapids High School Choir takes...

The Pelican Rapids Press made a magical trip to Florida this spring when the Pelican Rapids High School Choir visited Disney World, adding another...

Nutrition Services representative Denise Eidsness receives a $3,000 check from Trinity Lutheran Church's Cheryl Brenna. The donation supports Meals on Wheels, which serves about 1,100 meals each month in Pelican Rapids.

Trinity Lutheran donates $3,000 to support senior meal program

Trinity Lutheran Church donated $3,000 to Nutrition Services on Tuesday, April 22, to help feed seniors in Pelican Rapids who cannot afford meals....

Three downtown Pelican businesses get makeovers with grant help

Taqueria Chavez, the Pool Hall, and SoBo Hydration in downtown Pelican Rapids will soon receive a facelift, thanks to incentives from the Economic...

Fast-moving fire destroys residence east of Erhard

A house fire east of Erhard completely destroyed a residence Thursday, April 30, prompting a response from multiple fire departments. The fire was reported at approximately...

𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲: Man loses sight but gains perspective after brain...

100 years ago, May 6, 1926• WeatherThe weather this spring is about as fickle as some people. The latter part of last week, the thermometers...

Pelican Rapids celebrates America's birthday with patriotic pelican...

The City’s favorite bird will fly downtown Pelican Rapids as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary. Lana Grefsrud, of Hillbilly Laser,...

Gardeners encouraged to grow an extra row for local food shelves

Local food shelves and community organizations across Otter Tail County are asking residents to combat food insecurity this spring by simply...

Merganser ducks returning to Pelican Lake caused the worst swimmer's itch outbreak ever recorded at a U.S. lake there last year. The birds can carry a parasite in their feces that infects snails, which then transmits swimmer's itch to humans.
Residents are asked to report any nests found in tree holes to help prevent the spread of swimmer's itch this summer.

Mergansers return to Pelican Lake as swimmer's itch battle intensifies

New website launched to track outbreaksHeadline WorkshopMergansers have returned to Pelican Lake, signaling the start of another challenging summer...

Arturo and Maria Saavedra recently returned from a trip to Rome with The Pelican Rapids Press.

Press from Afar: Saavedras share Rome adventure

Arturo and Maria Saavedra recently returned from a trip to Rome, where they visited some of the world's most famous landmarks like the Roman Forum,...

Read Press From Afar: Press makes it to Vietnam for Phan-O’Donnell...

Averi Phan brought a piece of home to her wedding in Vietnam — the Pelican Rapids Press. The Pelican Rapids alum shared a photo of herself and four...

Below, a patriotic sing-along segment featured Veterans Band singers Esther Bromander, Shoreham area, and Jean Hanson, Dilworth area. Background, band director Aaron Romaine conducting the band at the Pelican VFW Post 5252.

Pelican, lakes area connections make annual Veterans Band concerts...

Concerts in Pelican Rapids are something of an annual homecoming event for the Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band. The April performances at...

Senior Nutrition Inc., keeps Meals on Wheels rolling despite...

Thanks to the generosity of the Pelican area community, the Senior Nutrition, Inc. Meals on Wheels program has received donations from residents...

Who will you 'see' today?

“Pastor D!” Marcus exclaimed as he and I walked into the convenience store together, him holding the door for me. “Haven’t seen you in a while!”Marcus, the store’s manager,...

CORRECTION: Building Inspector

An article in the April 23 edition regarding the appointment of a building inspector incorrectly reported the City Council’s vote as unanimous. The council voted 4-1...

A dock extends into one of Maplewood State Park’s lakes, where visitors can fish, swim, or watch waterfowl like ducks, Canadian geese, and swans glide across the water.

From the pen of THE MAYOR: Explore Maplewood’s secret views before...

Some topics can be described in a few simple terms and sentences, while others are a bit more complex and require more words. Some topics deserve...

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