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Superintendent Brian Korf is pictured here greeting students at Viking Elementary on the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 8. Korf is inviting community members to help guide the district’s future through a planning process that includes a listening session Sept. 16 and an online survey.

Pelican community invited to help shape school sistrict's long-term...

September 10, 2026

Community listening session set for Sept 16 Pelican Rapids Public School District is inviting community members to help shape the future of the...

Country icon Dolly Parton in a 1977 RCA promotional photo. Three years later, inspired by the real-life 1970s organizing of Boston office clerical workers under the banner “9to5,” she starred in the hit film and composed its chart-topping theme song—forever cementing herself as a voice for working-class dignity.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 More than '9 to 5': From mountain poverty to...

September 3, 2026

I honestly cannot remember a single point in my life when I did not know who Dolly Parton was. Growing up, I thought she was the most gorgeous...

Printed Paper Online

September 10, 2026

𝘼𝙎𝙆 𝘼 𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍… School bus law clarified for divided highways

September 10, 2026

Question: I saw in one of your recent articles talking about stopping for a school bus. In the article you stated, “Motorists are not required to...

Autumn rose care: Setting up a strong spring

September 10, 2026

Why fall preparation matters for Minnesota gardeners Yesterday I spoke with Janet about her rose collection and her questions on fall care. Her...

This “The Crow” inspired scarecrow was created by Jody and Sherry Marquardt of Marquardt Studio. It is one of five custom scarecrows to be sold in a silent auction to raise funds for the Vergas Arts Club.

Back Roads Art Crawl showcases local artists' work, fall colors...

September 10, 2026

New scarecrow auction supports Vergas Arts Club projects The Vergas Arts Club will open artists’ countryside studios to the public Saturday, Sept....

Play a song today: Pelican Rapids community-ed offers instant music...

September 10, 2026

Would you like to learn to play an instrument, but can’t seem to find the time? Pelican Rapids Community Education is offering busy people a chance...

A toy pistol uncovered it in the soil at the Pelican Rapids Community Garden.

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏? Vintage toy gun unearthed at Pelican...

September 10, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Press received an unusual “gift” to the office collection of antique tools and artifacts recently.Retired Pelican Rapids school...

In September 1976, 17-year-old Everett Ballard of Pelican Rapids was scheduled to receive the Pro Deo et Patria Award during worship services at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, Sept. 12. Ballard, the son of Ralph and Maxine Ballard, was a member of Boy Scout Troop/Unit 313, which was sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church.
The Lutheran Scouting award recognized young people who demonstrated knowledge of the Christian faith, active worship, service to others, and commitment to their church and community. Scout leaders Al Grothe, John Nordstrom and Orlean Rudie, along with Pastors Raftery and Smestad, were to take part in the presentation ceremony.

𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 Burglary, arson strike Pelican over holiday weekend

September 10, 2026

100 years ago, September 9, 1926Fishing (E. L. Peterson editorial)Tourists from outside the state have been shipping a lot of fish to their homes...

Richard Treichel, 78, Pelican Rapids

September 3, 2026

Richard TreichelJun. 13, 1948 – Aug. 30, 2026PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. – Richard Treichel, 78, Pelican Rapids, Minn. died Sunday, Aug. 30, in his residence. Services are pending.

September 3, 2026

Curtis George Nelson, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Pelican Rapids, MN.Curtis was born in Minneapolis, MN, September 23,...

Orrin Berg, 88, Fergus Falls

September 3, 2026

Orrin BergMay. 20, 1938 – Aug. 25, 2026FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Orrin Berg, 88, Fergus Falls, Minn. died Tuesday, Aug. 25. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29,...

A monarch butterfly rests on a milkweed plant. Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles to Central Mexico each fall, sometimes covering 25 to 100 miles in a single day as part of their autumn migration.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫… As seasons shift, nature's creatures...

September 10, 2026

With the gradual transformation away from a very warm and humid summer season, we will soon encounter cooling temperatures and shorter daylight...

𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ… Go ahead and gawk at the clouds; a crazy pastor...

September 10, 2026

"The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.” -- Psalm 19:1I’m sure more than one passerby wondered what...

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝒐𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝒆 𝐌𝐚𝐲ο𝐫: Mayor welcomes students back to school...

September 3, 2026

Pelican schools start Sept. 8, following state's post-Labor Day tradition Summer is coming to a screeching halt, the air is cooling down, the leaves are beginning to turn...

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2026

September 3, 2026

CALL TO ORDERMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Council Chambers, City Hall.Roll Call of...

State of Minnesota Otter Tail County Filed in District Court Estate...

September 3, 2026

State of MinnesotaOtter Tail CountyFiled in District CourtState of Minnesota 08/25/2026District CourtSeventh Judicial DistrictCourt File Number: 56-PR-26-1992Case Type:...

Public Notice – Otter Tail County

September 3, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has received an Application, 2026-2766, for a permit to install and operate an aeration system for shoreline/structure...

Viking gridders take field for pre-season action with Lake Park...

September 3, 2026

Season opens at Hawley The Pelican Rapids High School varsity football team benefited from some early experience, ahead of the 2026 regular season,...

Young Pelican boys soccer defense holds Fergus Falls scoreless, but...

September 3, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Viking boys soccer team, under new head coach Alex Diaz, hit the pitch for its first game Aug. 27.Fergus Falls shut down the Vikings, handing Pelican a...

Viking Varsity Cross-Country runners meet at the Start Line for the 5k Race at Perham:
Nicholas Rockstead, Carter Anderson, Graham Pesch, Phillip Kleinschmidt, and Peyton Borgen

Pelican runners stride into season at Perham meet

September 3, 2026

Pelican cross country runners open 2026 schedule with strong performances The Pelican Rapids Cross Country team opened its season at Perham in the...

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