The Lake Region Electric Board of Directors has named Joel Janorschke as the cooperative’s new chief executive officer. The position is effective...

Back there in Seminary School, nobody said anything about an unusual ministerial duty like “The Blessing of the Motorcycles.” But the unofficial...

The Otter Tail County Historical Society is sponsoring an exterior tour of the Fergus Falls State Hospital on Friday, May 23, 7 pm. The cost is $10, park in the Government...

The Pelican Rapids Knights of Columbus Council #14736 would like to thank the people of Pelican Rapids, the surrounding community, and the people traveling through...

City crews will be conducting the semi-annual hydrant flushing beginning Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. with completion by 3:00 p.m. The alternate date will be May 25,...

City crews will be conducting the semi-annual hydrant flushing beginning Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. with completion by 3:00 p.m. The alternate date will be May 25,...

The Lake Region Electric Board of Directors has named Joel Janorschke as the cooperative’s new chief executive officer. The position is effective...

With a strong connection to Pelican Rapids—via Peru—the notion of Pope Leo visiting the lakes area isn’t as far-fetched as one might think—though...

Two years ago, I met with Mayor Brent Frazier of Pelican Rapids during the planning of a new downtown improvement design as part of the Highway 59...

Larry E. Carlson passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 while enjoying the sunshine on his deck on the family farm. Larry Elliott Carlson was born March...

Dorothy J. Dunham, age 87, of Pelican Rapids, MN formerly of Ulen, MN, passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Essentia Health...

Janice Kareen Ness was born to Lawrence and Karen (Kelsven) Sorum on February 18, 1939 in Pelican Rapids, MN. She graduated from Pelican Rapids...

Press and media, around the globe, have reported on the new Pope’s international connections: Illinois, Rome, Peru, South American, Europe— and...

This spring, Minnesotans are eager to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Unfortunately, warmer weather also ushers in pests like ticks. Many ticks can carry...

Question: In one day, I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow. I have observed several other incidents...

A regular meeting of the Pelican Town Board will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pelican Rapids Public Library. Lloyd Nelson,Clerk5-15-c

Notice is hereby given that due to Memorial Day the monthly Board Meeting for the Pelican Valley Hospital District Board Members will be held on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in...

Court File No.: 56-PR-25-830FILED in District CourtState of MinnesotaMay 8, 2025 In Re: the Estate of: Robert Leroy Pochardt a/k/a Robert L. Pochardt, a/k/a Robert...

The Pelican Rapids Softball team opened a busy week with a 5-4 defeat at Staples-Motley.  Pelican Rapids scored all four runs in the second inning as Linea Thomas knocked...

The Pelican Rapids girls’ basketball team finished their regular season with a 21-7 overall record and 11-5 in the Heart O’ Lakes conference.    The Vikings earned a home...

Another successful season of Pelican Rapids youth wrestling has come to an end. Much like the MSHSL State Tournament for High School wrestlers, the...