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Humane Society of Otter Tail County reaches No-Kill status in 2025

August 13, 2026

Humane Society of Otter Tail County (HSOTC), the only animal shelter in Otter Tail County, reached no-kill in 2025, according to Best Friends...

Last chance to cast your vote in state primary election Aug. 11

Voting in Minnesota’s August 11 Primary Election began June 26, 2026, offering registered voters three distinct methods to participate in the...

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August 20, 2026

ASK A TROOPER: Does the horn on my car need to honk?

August 20, 2026

Question: The horn of my vehicle no longer works. Do I need to have one?Answer: Yes, every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good...

ASK A TROOPER: Summer road hazards

August 20, 2026

Question: I see a lot of vehicles broke down and on the side of the road in the summer months. This is when we have our best weather but I am not sure if people realize how...

Collared bears provide important data for wildlife management. Pictured here, a bear with a research collar and ear tags.

Minnesota hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared...

August 20, 2026

Collared bears provide important data for wildlife managementThe Minnesota bear hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department...

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A highlight of the season occurred on July 30, when the Pelican Rapids Press sponsored the morning's heats. Ruby Heinzelman emerged as the day's champion, earning a special bonus prize package that included a Mickey Mouse fishing pole and a Press tote bag.

MINNOW RACES FINISH 2026 SEASON

August 20, 2026

The 2026 Minnow Races in Pelican Rapids have officially crossed the finish line for the summer, marking the end of another successful season of the...

Three witch hands, each holding an ingredient from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” hover over a bubbling cauldron in Peggy Spitzer’s “Double Double Toil and Trouble,” a piece she made partly to test whether she could render realistic hands in fiber.

From Shakespeare to scripture, fiber artist explores story through...

August 20, 2026

Quilting demonstration reveals the process behind Pelican library’s fiber art exhibitMembers of the Fargo-Moorhead fiber art collective Designing...

Bicyclists roll into Pelican as part of lakes area tour

August 20, 2026

Almost 300 bicyclists from 23 different states participated in Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) 2026—with several stops in the greater Pelican...

Sermonette: New Life from a Rock

August 20, 2026

Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you...

Voters urged to act as trade chaos erodes international respect

August 20, 2026

During the winter of 25/26, I had occasion to drive through the downtown section of Alexandria, MN, on one of those below-zero days. A lone pedestrian stood on a street...

Finding Faith: See ‘Spot’ Bark; See ‘Spot’ Change — Look What Love...

August 13, 2026

There is a dog who frequents the same daycare kennel as our dog. I’ll call him “Spot” to protect his privacy, as I didn’t ask his permission to tell our story.Spot is an...

DNR to hold public meeting on proposed sunfish regulations

August 20, 2026

The DNR will hold an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed sunfish regulations for four lakes located in Otter Tail County on September 2, 2026 from 6...

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Norwegian Grove Township

August 13, 2026

Notice of Primary Election to the voters of Norwegian Grove Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.A Primary Election will be held in the Election Precinct at Norwegian...

NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING Norwegian Grove TOWNSHIP

August 13, 2026

Norwegian Grove Township will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Boys 13-17 champion Carson Klein of Fargo (left) and runner-up Will Brasel of Barnesville with Lida Greens’ David Hilber, center, after Klein’s playoff victory at the 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament on Aug. 9.

Carson Klein wins 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament in playoff

August 13, 2026

The 30th Lake Lida Junior Tournament was held on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Lida Greens Golf Course, located on Lake Lida near Pelican Rapids. A total of...

The Larry's team celebrates with their championship trophy after winning the Erhard co-ed softball tournament August 8.

Larry's wins Erhard co-ed softball tournament

August 13, 2026

Stumpjumpers finish as runners-up in title game Larry's claimed the championship title at Erhard's co-ed softball tournament Saturday, defeating...

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