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Filings for city offices, school board will begin July 14

Who will be the next mayor or city council members? How about your local school board? The process begins in mid-July, as filings for city offices...

PELICAN PETE
Pelican Pete can be found in E.L. Peterson Park in Pelican Rapids. Built in 1957, the statue was a community project led by the Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce with help from local craftsmen. Standing about 15 feet tall, Pete remains one of the best-known symbols of Pelican Rapids.

STEAL THEIR LOOK: Giant Statues of Otter Tail County

STEAL THEIR LOOK Have your own “Steal Their Look” photo idea? Visit one of the giant statues, dress the part, and send your photos to...

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Candidate forum, documentary screening set for June 30

Otter Tail County voters will have a chance to hear from local sheriff and county commissioner candidates following a documentary film screening on Tuesday, June 30.The...

West Central Initiative launches regional Weaver Awards

West Central Initiative is partnering with the Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project to launch the West Central Minnesota Weaver...

Dave Osborn in 1970 playing for the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV

The Minnesota Viking who rode his horse to school

Dave Osborn, born in 1943, lived on a farm near Cando, North Dakota, northwest of Devils Lake in the northern part of the state. His house, for...

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INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL BRINGS COLOR, CULTURE TO PELICAN...

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The Press travels to Istanbul, Spain, Cancun, and St. Paul

Retired teachers visit former students in Turkey, bring their favorite newspaperDavid and Nadine Brown enjoyed catching up on local news with...

Solberg Insurance welcomes new agent to serve Pelican, Frazee offices

Solberg Insurance is pleased to announce that Mike Riva has joined the agency as a licensed insurance agent and customer service representative, serving clients from both...

Food feeds more than just your stomach

Food is defined as a substance consumed to provide nutritional support, maintain life, and promote growth. All are good and true, but just think...

Devlyn Brooks is the CEO of Churches United in Moorhead, Minn., and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn. He blogs about faith at findingfaithin.com, and can be reached at devlynbrooks@gmail.com.

'Church' happens wherever two people gather to celebrate Jesus—even...

It was 7:15 p.m… Already 15 minutes late.But no more people were wandering in.Michael, our gracious and gifted musician who volunteered months ago...

Edgar Galvan, director of Minneapolis- based Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, takes the stage during the International Friendship Festival on June 20. Galvan, whose non-profit was forced to cancel its 17th-anniversary celebration in May due to the climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, was visibly moved by the opportunity to bring his troupe to Pelican Rapids. "La cultura cura," he told the crowd — culture heals.

‘𝑳𝒂 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒂’ Why the Friendship Festival still matters as much...

When Edgar Galvan, the director of Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, took the microphone at Sherin Memorial Park on June 20, the emotion in his...

Pelican Pelican Babe-Ruthers fall to DGF 12-6

The Orange Sox’s winning streak came to an end at six games as the hot-hitting team from DGF defeated them by a score of 12-6.The game was tight throughout as both teams...

Drew Holt handling an infield grounder for the Pelican Babe Ruth team.

Pelican Babe Ruth pushed winning streak to 6 games, with 7-0...

The Pelican Rapids 13/14 Babe Ruth team played host to Barnesville June 16 and came away with a 7-0 victory behind a dominant pitching performance...

Erhard hosts weekly action on the diamonds —plus tasty concessions

Weekly softball action continues at the Erhard City Park ball diamonds.The Tuesday evening games have become a fun weekly community event —...

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