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Kellsey Steeves, Abby Scott, and Diane Erickson of the Oktoberfest Committee met with community leaders, Brittany Tollefson of the Erhard 4th of July Committee, Gary Stadum representing the City of Erhard, and Trevor Steeves representing Peteyville, to announce $10,000 in funding for local projects. PHOTO BY BRIAN BURGESS

Oktoberfest grants $10k toward giant snowman at Peteyville; new...

The Oktoberfest Committee is already planning next fall’s celebration and has announced $10,000 in funding for three local projects. The money...

Paul Allen and Tim Siegle talk Vikings football, horse racing and faith during FCA event.

𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝘀

Paul Allen, the “Voice of the Minnesota Vikings,” was the keynote speaker at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event April 11 at the Pelican...

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Essentia offering sports physicals for spring

Essentia Health is offering sports physicals for student-athletes in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin this spring, allowing families to schedule appointments now...

The three new female bamboo sharks at Minnesota State Moorhead Oceanarium can be named after characters from the Powerpuff Girls, Super Mario Bros., H2O, or Fairies through a community voting contest.
PHOTO BY Anastasia via unsplash

Pick a name: Moorhead aquarium needs your help with three new sharks

The Minnesota State Moorhead Oceanarium is thrilled to announce the arrival of three female Bamboo Sharks to its facility.To celebrate their...

GRAPHIC COURTESY MN DNR

𝟑𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

The Fergus Falls Area DNR fisheries crew is presently gearing up for the annual Walleye egg take at the Walker Lake State Fish Hatchery. The...

Larry's

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....

Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - Finance

Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - FinanceOtter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist to work in the County's Finance...

Open your phone's camera and point it at this QR Code.

Digital Homestead: How to scan your first QR code

You’ve probably seen those black-and-white squares on TV, websites, church bulletins, and in the newspaper. They’re called QR codes, and scanning...

Beth Pladson, along with ski buddies Sherry Trepp, Nick Valentine and Jeff Pladson.

Reading the Press Afar: Snow over sun: Friends hit Montana...

Four friends brought a piece of home to the slopes of Big Sky Montana, posing with the Pelican Rapids Press at a snowy mountain backdrop during...

Alice in Wonderland poster.

Pelican Rapids High School students take a trip to Wonderland:...

Pelican Rapids audiences are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole this April — where imagination leads the way and Alice just might be 10 feet...

Donald D. Moberg

Jun. 23, 1937 -Jan. 29, 2026PERHAM, Minn.- Donald Moberg, 88, Perham, Minn.died Thursday, Jan. 29, in Perham Living. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by a...

Lois Joann Bratlien was born October 7, 1940, in Fergus Falls, MN the daughter of Richard and Mary (Riekenberg) Milbeck. Lois grew up on Eddy Lake...

Philip Hagen, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Fargo Elim under the care of Ethos Hospice, surrounded by his family....

The View FROM HERE: ‘Something’s happening here’ The biggest fights...

Buffalo Springfield captured something in 1967 that feels uncomfortably current: battle lines drawn, nobody right, everybody wrong, and the young...

Message to Pelican Rapids Community

What holds Pelican Rapids steady isn't politics - it's who we are to one another. Recent events across the country have prompted concern about constitutional protections,...

Pelican Rapids resident Chris Thysel urges the City Council to sign a community statement on behalf of a group of concerned citizens, reaffirming the town's values of welcome and respect for all residents.

Pelican Rapids citizens to city council: Actions speak louder than...

We live in a society of labels. Not the kind you tear off a pillow or read to find out what’s all in the package you’re about to eat, but the...

PELICAN RAPIDS NOTICE OF HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT

CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS Planning CommissionNOTICE OF HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMITNOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Pelican Rapids Planning Commission will conduct a...

OTTER TAIL COUNTRY PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY,...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 56-PR-26-746 In Re: Estate of Christina Nord,...

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAILDISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 56-PR-26-746In Re: Estate ofChristina Nord, Decedent.NOTICE...

Jack Welch, center right, and younger brother Griffin between their parents after playing in the MBCA game.

Welch’s team falls short in MBCA All-Star championship game

Pelican Rapids High School senior Jack Welch participated in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Series on Saturday at Anoka...

Pelican softball team falls short in opener vs Staples-Motley

The Pelican Rapids softball team opened the season with an extra-inning 11-10 loss to the Staples-Motley Cardinals. The game was a back-and-forth battle with Pelican Rapids...

Eighth grader, Alayna Schlieman, jumps a height of four feet eight inches at Concordia.

Vikings head to “Snowmergency” meet at Concordia College

The Pelican Rapids High School Vikings track team traveled to Concordia College in Moorhead to compete in what the college dubbed the...

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