Pelican Pete—the “memory maker.” This photo was submitted by grandmother Renee Evenson. Granddaughter Birdie Haugen, Brainerd, got a final glimpse of Pete at his old location in November. The two-year-old enjoyed visiting the “Big Bird.”

Pelican Pete’s Big Adventure

• Pelican Pete’s Big Adventure

• Youngster makes yet another memory with pal Pelican Pete

• From the pen of the mayor… Pelican Pete will soon return to represent his hometown

• Do You Remember When? Last Pelican dam repairs date to 1987-1988

• Original sketch of Pelican Pete suggested plan for south side of river—which is where he will be re-located

• Pelican dam removal, Pete relocation, part of larger plan

• Be patient…Pelican Pete shall return

• Students take historic ‘field trip’ to witness Pete’s big move