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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

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...

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...

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December 24, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2025

December 24, 2025

-PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESNOVEMBER 25, 2025Call to OrderMayor Mayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF FILINGS FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS

December 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given that filings will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 and will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday January 13, 2026 for the following offices at the...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NORWEGIAN GROVE

December 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given, that a Town Election will be held in the Township of Norwegian Grove, Otter Tail County, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 10th day of March...

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...

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...

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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