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Outgoing Managing Editor, Louis Hoglund, is retiring after more than 50 years in news media.

Pelican Rapids Press announces leadership transition

January 1, 2026

Managing Editor Louis Hoglund to retire; Nicole WK named to lead roleThe Pelican Rapids Press is announcing a leadership transition, Louis Hoglund...

Pelican Rapids Library director Marie Schwirian, pictured with the outdoor lockers by the library. This spring, two E-bikes will be stored there—available for renters to ride the Heart of the Lakes Trail to Maplewood State Park.

Looking ahead to 2026: E-bike rentals may help cover rising library...

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Public Library is gearing up for the new year, and though budgets are always a challenge, they're “planning more events and...

Printed Paper Online

January 1, 2026

Mounting fraud cases prompt more criticism of Minn. Gov. Walz

January 1, 2026

The U.S. Attorney’s office announced new fraud charges. It revealed the massive scope of Medicaid waiver billing fraud occurring in the state of Minnesota. U.S. Attorney...

Minn. DNR shares 2025 accomplishments - Boosting outdoor rec,...

January 1, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to release a summary highlighting several significant agency accomplishments from 2025. Each of the featured...

Outgoing Managing Editor, Louis Hoglund, is retiring after more than 50 years in news media.

Pelican Rapids Press announces leadership transition

January 1, 2026

Managing Editor Louis Hoglund to retire; Nicole WK named to lead roleThe Pelican Rapids Press is announcing a leadership transition, Louis Hoglund...

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Viking Elementary bands, choir perform after weather delay

January 1, 2026

Viking Elementary School’s fifth and sixth grade bands and choir performed their winter concert at the Pelican Rapids High School Fine Arts...

Seeing the Christmas Miracle year-round warns off the doom

January 1, 2026

“No, sir, it's a donation,” the kind woman said with a comforting smile. “Thank you for all your staff does.”Christmas Eve morning, I had stopped into our local religious...

Outgoing Managing Editor, Louis Hoglund, is retiring after more than 50 years in news media.

Pelican Rapids Press announces leadership transition

January 1, 2026

Managing Editor Louis Hoglund to retire; Nicole WK named to lead roleThe Pelican Rapids Press is announcing a leadership transition, Louis Hoglund...

Henery F. Ditterich

January 1, 2026

Henry Francis Ditterich, age 77 of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, December 22, 2025.He is survived by his wife,Mary;...

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Turning the Page: A New Chapter at The Press

January 1, 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, there’s a particular stillness that settles over our town this time of year that invites reflection. The storefronts...

FROM MY VIEWPOINT: God’s Country... No better place to wind down a...

January 1, 2026

When I saw the employment notice for a news position at the Pelican Rapids Press, I jumped at the opportunity. Newspaper work…in a recreational...

Special Olympics Bowling event hosted at Viking Elementary

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School hosted a local grades K - 12+ Special Olympics Bowling afternoon recently.Most elementary students not...

Pelican boys dominate in Rapids battle Vikings romp past Park...

January 1, 2026

Coming off their first loss of the season Saturday against Henning, the Pelican Rapids boys basketball team had little time to regroup as they hosted the Park Rapids...

Miguel Torres heading down the court to attack the Frazee Hornets.

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NATE MCRAE

Viking boys dominate with 6-1 record

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Vikings boys basketball team traveled to Frazee to wrap up their third game in four days. They continued their strong defensive...

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