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    The retired astronaut, now 90, has long-standing ties to West Battle Lake through his family cabin.

    Do You Remember When? From West Battle Lake to ...

    Former astronaut Harrison (Jack) Schmitt, a retired geologist and resident of New Mexico who...

    Do You Remember When? From West Battle Lake to ...
    Former astronaut Harrison (Jack) Schmitt, a retired geologist and resident of New Mexico who...

    ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š...

    Severe weather awareness week coming to Otter Tail CountyWith the spring severe weather season...

    ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š...
    Severe weather awareness week coming to Otter Tail CountyWith the spring severe weather season...
    Members of the Pelican Rapids High School Orange team placed second overall at the Tri-College Math Meet on March 10 at North Dakota State University, where over 500 students from more than 70 teams competed. Pictured from left to right:โ€ˆOliver Snavely, Jadon Peterson, Hayden Haugrud, Julianna Borgen, Emma Hanson, Miren Thomas, Alondra Diaz, and Allie Thompson.

    Math talent runs deep at Pelican Rapids as Viki...

    Gone are the days when locals could blame their lack of math skills on going to school in Pelican...

    Math talent runs deep at Pelican Rapids as Viki...
    Gone are the days when locals could blame their lack of math skills on going to school in Pelican...
    A steady stream of people reviewed the Minnesota Department of Transportationโ€™s drawings of the Highway 59 project. MnDOTโ€™s Tom Pace indicated they will work with the City to accommodate Erhardโ€™s 4th of July parade in 2028.

    Erhard to get new sidewalks, pedestrian crossin...

    Tom Pace from the Department of Transportation met with over a dozen people in Erhard to discuss...

    Erhard to get new sidewalks, pedestrian crossin...
    Tom Pace from the Department of Transportation met with over a dozen people in Erhard to discuss...
    After spending four days in the hospital and four weeks in rehabilitation following a fall outside Strand Hardware, Gene Nygaard and his wife, Carol, brought their concerns about downtown snow removal to the Pelican Rapids City Council.

    โ€œIโ€™m Not Mad. Iโ€™m Just Upset.โ€ Man's fall on sn...

    Gene Nygaard of Erhard, Minnesota, spoke to city council representatives about his fall last...

    โ€œIโ€™m Not Mad. Iโ€™m Just Upset.โ€ Man's fall on sn...
    Gene Nygaard of Erhard, Minnesota, spoke to city council representatives about his fall last...

    From the pen of THE MAYOR: Safe shelter and a p...

    When most of us think of severe weather during the warmer weather months, many glimpses flash...

    From the pen of THE MAYOR: Safe shelter and a p...
    When most of us think of severe weather during the warmer weather months, many glimpses flash...
    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: Action...

    We live in a society of labels. Not the kind you tear off a pillow or read to find out whatโ€™s all...

    Pelican Rapids citizens to city council: Action...
    We live in a society of labels. Not the kind you tear off a pillow or read to find out whatโ€™s all...
    Dan Jongeward and Jim Clemenson presented the check to support the program that takes military veterans on trips to Washington, D.C.

    Pelican VFW gives $1,000 to send veterans to D.C.

    The Pelican Rapids VFW Post 5252 donated $1,000 to the North Dakota/Minnesota Honor Flight on...

    Pelican VFW gives $1,000 to send veterans to D.C.
    The Pelican Rapids VFW Post 5252 donated $1,000 to the North Dakota/Minnesota Honor Flight on...
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    The retired astronaut, now 90, has long-standing ties to West Battle Lake through his family cabin. Do You Remember When? From West Battle Lake to the stars: Last...
    April 9, 2026
    Former astronaut Harrison (Jack) Schmitt, a retired geologist and resident of New Mexico who oftentimes stayed at a family cabin at West Battle...
    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
    April 2, 2026
    Pelican Rapids senior standout Morgan Korf will cap off an impressive high school basketball career with one more prestigious honor, as she has...
    Printed Paper Online
    April 9, 2026

    Area
    National Public Health Week celebrated in Otter Tail, Wilkin Counties
    April 9, 2026
    New Prairie Lakes Community Health Services introducedThe Prairie Lakes Community Health Board proudly declared April 6โ€“12, 2026, as National...
    Early Childhood Education & Amenities-Claire Ann Shover Legacy Fund Awards grant to Otter Cove Children's Museum. Historic nursery school's legacy lives on through community fund...
    April 9, 2026
    A beloved piece of Fergus Falls history continues to shape the future of local children through the Early Childhood Education & Amenities โ€“...
    ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ข๐œ โ€” ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ
    April 9, 2026
    Severe weather awareness week coming to Otter Tail CountyWith the spring severe weather season approaching, Otter Tail County Emergency Management...
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    Classifieds
    Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - Finance
    April 9, 2026
    Otter Tail County Accounting Specialist - FinanceOtter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist to work in the County's Finance...
    AUCTIONS
    April 9, 2026
    AUCTION:โ€ˆLakes Area Online Only Consignment Auction!ย  Auction Opens Wed., May 27 and Closes Wed., June 3.ย Located at our facility between Frazee and Perham along Hwy 10....
    Local
    Representatives from Trinity Lutheran Church, including Rev. Eric Schwirian, Nancy Nubson, and Patty Dahl, delivered $3,000 to Someplace Safe crime victim advocate Lili Zavala as part of the churchโ€™s capital campaign. Trinity Lutheran donates $3,000 to help domestic violence survivors
    April 9, 2026
    Trinity Lutheran Church donated $3,000 to Someplace Safe on Tuesday, March 31, as part of its โ€œTogether in Faith, Building for Tomorrowโ€ capital...
    PHOTO BY UNSPLASH Population growth prompts Pelican Rapids to revisit inspector...
    April 9, 2026
    In Minnesota, municipalities with a population of 2,500 or more are generally required to adopt and enforce the State Building Code. These cities...
    Daisy Scout Andi B Eiden is 7 years old and in first grade. She enjoys doing troop projects. Pelican Rapids Girl Scouts get firsthand look at local government
    April 9, 2026
    Bright smiles and cheerful spirits were on full display when the newly formed Pelican Rapids Girl Scout Troop 20601 attended a recent council...
    Obituaries
    Barbara Diane Erickson Barbara Diane Erickson
    April 9, 2026
    Barbara Diane Erickson passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at age 75, on hospice at HIA Heatherโ€™s House in Fargo. She was born April 15, 1950,...
    Bruce Femling
    April 9, 2026
    Bruce Femling, 76, passed away March 10, 2026. Bruce was born October 12, 1949, the oldest of six children born to Cecil and Elaine Femling. During high school, he helped...
    Lois Bratlien
    April 9, 2026
    Oct. 07, 1940 - Apr. 03, 2026FERGUS FALLS, Minn.- Lois Bratlien, 85, Fergus Falls,Minn. died Friday, Apr. 3, in Lake Region Healthcare.Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday,...
    Opinions
    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...
    April 9, 2026
    We live in a society of labels. Not the kind you tear off a pillow or read to find out whatโ€™s all in the package youโ€™re about to eat, but the...
    Message to Pelican Rapids Community
    April 9, 2026
    What holds Pelican Rapids steady isn't politics - it's who we are to one another.ย Recent events across the country have prompted concern about constitutional protections,...
    When headlines make you snap: Managing displaced anger in anxious...
    April 2, 2026
    by Melinda Burrell, PhD,Expert on the neuroscience of communication and conflict;ย teaches conflict resolution at George Mason UniversityIt was a sunny spring day, and I was...
    Public Notices
    PUBLICโ€ˆNOTICE OTTER TAIL COUNTY
    April 9, 2026
    District CourtSeventh Judicial District Court File Number: 56-PR-26-607 Case Type: Informal ProbateNotice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal...
    Trondhjem TOWNSHIP: NOTICEโ€ˆOFโ€ˆPROPERTYโ€ˆASSESSMENTS
    April 9, 2026
    Important Informationย Regarding Propertyย Assessments This may affect your 2027 property taxesTrondhjem Township Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Appeals and...
    PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026
    April 9, 2026
    Call to OrderMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Council Chambers, City Hall.Roll Call of...
    Sports
    The Pelican Rapids boys 4x200-meter relay team includes, from left, Muhamed Mahdi, Andrew Checco de Souza, Jack Welch, and Zane Pint. Vikings head to NDSU Thundering Herd Indoor meet
    April 9, 2026
    The Viking track teams traveled to the Shelly Ellig Indoor Track & Field Facility on April 2 for the Thundering Herd Indoor meet. Twenty teams,...
    Back Row, Violet Solinger, Payton Welch, Olivia Kunz, Julianna Borgen; Middle, Maggie Schwirian, Jaime Fisher, Izabell Gravalin, Bryn Welch, Carlie Hovland; Front, Jayden Batson Vikings girls golf team ready for the greens
    April 9, 2026
    The Pelican Rapids Vikings girls golf team returns with three varsity players as they begin preparations for the 2026 season. Head coach Richelle...
    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...
    April 2, 2026
    Pelican Rapids Just For Kix dancers competed at the Wahpeton Together We Dance Competition last weekend, earning multiple high rankings across...
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