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Morgan Korf in the midst of a layup against Staples-Motley in January. Korf will take to the court again for the Minnesota Basketball All-Star Game on Saturday, April 11.

Pelican senior Morgan Korf named to state all-star game

Pelican Rapids senior standout Morgan Korf will cap off an impressive high school basketball career with one more prestigious honor, as she has...

𝟒𝟒𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts team up for biggest...

Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts in Pelican Rapids joined forces Sunday to help fight hunger in their community, collecting 442 pounds of food and more...

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Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons participated in one of his final township association gatherings, as he will be retiring at the end of 2026.

Lawman, historian to bid farewell: Sheriff Fitzgibbons to retire at...

Two of Otter Tail County’s most familiar public servants will be retiring this year: One a lawman, and one a historian who was a part of county...

Men’s chorus takes audiences to heaven’s gates with musical comedy

Heart O’ Lakes Harmony, a local men’s singing group, will present its annual show “What a Wonderful World” at two locations. The performance takes place Saturday, April 11,...

Pelican firefighters defend lakes, homes, farms with market values...

Pelican Lake properties alone tally about $1.5 billion More than $3 billion in land and property value is under the protection of the Pelican Rapids Volunteer Fire...

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The Live Candy Land Adventure event was a family affair all around. Joshua Batson helped out his mom, Head Start teacher Kristy Batson who was dressed as Queen Frostine. Michel Martinez, who’s mother Veronica teaches at Head Start, also helped out at the station.

𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑴 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑩𝑶𝑨𝑹𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑺𝑹𝑶𝑶𝑴: 𝑷𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔...

Families in Pelican Rapids turned a Thursday evening into a magical journey through the beloved board game Candy Land. The Head Start and Early...

$Members of the Pelican Rapids Math Team. Pictured are, back row: Grady Larson, Jadon Peterson, Oliver Snavely, Graham Pesch; front row: Math Coach Lisa Petznick, McKennah Norton, Hayden Haugrud, Allie Thompson, Dominic Herdan, and Math Coach Logan Knorr.$ Math Vikings finish 8th, inches from state tournament podium

The Pelican Rapids High School Math Team finished 8th out of 12 teams in the small-school division at the 42nd annual Minnesota State High School...

From listening sessions to action: True North Consulting tapped to...

Plans have been made to bring in a consulting firm to help the school district lay out a long-range plan for the future of Pelican Rapids Schools.In May of 2024,...

Robert "Bob" King

Robert "Bob" King

Robert “Bob” King died March 14, 2026. He was born September 21, 1932, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, to Charlie and Hazel (Folkstad) King.King...

When headlines make you snap: Managing displaced anger in anxious...

by Melinda Burrell, PhD,Expert on the neuroscience of communication and conflict; teaches conflict resolution at George Mason UniversityIt was a sunny spring day, and I was...

A protestor holds a ‘No Kings’ sign at a rally held in Pelican Rapids Saturday, March 28 in downtown Pelican Rapids. More than 70 people showed up with signs, music, and flags to demonstrate their feelings about the President Trump, ICE activity, and the war in Iran.

Why people protest: It's about community, not just politics

by Andrew Moss, Emeritus professor (Nonviolence Studies, English) California State UniversityAs you read these words, you’ve probably seen some or...

The View FROM HERE: Steaks for me, scraps for thee: What $93...

Imagine your dad tosses an $788 iPad into the cart at the store — not because he needs it, but because the $499 model right next to it doesn’t...

Scambler TOWNSHIP

Notice of Board of Appeal and Equalization Notice is hereby given, that the Board of Appeal and equalization for SCAMBLER Township will meet on APRIL 17, 2026 9:30 a.m.,...

Maplewood TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTSImportant Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2027 property taxes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal...

AUCTION: Lakes Area Online Only Consignment Auction! Auction Opens Wed., May 27 and Closes Wed., June 3. Located at our facility between Frazee and Perham along Hwy 10. Now...

The Mini Kix team displays their platinum ribbon after their jazz performance at the regional competition in Wahpeton.

Pelican Rapids dancers shine at Wahpeton competition with multiple...

Pelican Rapids Just For Kix dancers competed at the Wahpeton Together We Dance Competition last weekend, earning multiple high rankings across...

Back row from left, Aria Reid, Adrianna Abarca, Baylee Abarca, Emma Hanson, LLuvia Deluna Julsrud, Coach Amy Potts
Front row from left, Kendal Jones, Alayna Schlieman, Ellie Schlieman, Rachal Breen, Jordan Batson, Kendra Ross.

Pelican Rapids’ Just for Kix kick their way to 2nd place, earns...

Pelican Rapids junior and senior Just For Kix dancers brought home a second-place finish and a platinum ranking at the Brainerd “Together We Dance...

Coach Jake Januszewski, Head Coach Laura Januszewski, Morgan Korf, Jadon Peterson, Brendan Hanson, Walter Torrez, Andrew Checco de Souza, Danny Salazar, Coach Cary Haugrud, Coach Eli Beacher

Vikings turn to track season as winter sports wrap up

With wrestling and boys and girls basketball seasons wrapping up — including playoff runs and state trips — there is little time for rest as the...

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