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Argentinian street artist Guri Gwyra working on his mural of the “Minnesota Woman.”

𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬...

A striking new mural by Argentinian street artist Guri Gwyra now covers the freshly opened Rebel Shed in Pelican Rapids. The artwork celebrates the...

The Red River Valley Veterans big band, featuring jazz and swing music, will perform In Pelican Rapids June 30.

‘Jazz Night’ recreates ballroom era in Pelican VFW dance event July...

A night of music—supporting military veteran trips to Washington D.C.—is set for Wednesday, July 30, as the Red River Valley Veterans Jazz Band...

Printed Paper Online

President and Contractor Stephen Erb, Vice President and Treasurer Zach Wilson, and Vice President of Development and Realty Mike Carlson, along with Vice President and Interior Design Specialist Savannah Erb (not pictured), have gotten off to a fast start in only three months after taking over for Mike and Joy Summers.
The company has recently rebranded to Refine Homes and will celebrate that during Looney Days, specifically on Saturday, Aug. 2.

PHOTO BY ROBERT WILLIAMS

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝖲𝗎𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖢𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝖻𝗋𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖱𝖾𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝖧𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗌

The former Summers Construction and Design Center, Vergas, is now Refine Homes, as the company has recently rebranded. The former Summers sign was...

Don’t count your chickens, or roosters, before they’re hatched--at...

The Erhard City Council has decided to rule the roost when it comes to unpenned chickens in Erhard. The City is shaking their tail feathers at the...

County seeks input on making Otter Tail roadways safer

Otter Tail County is developing a comprehensive road safety plan as part of the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, and requests public input to inform the...

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Pelican Class of 1955 marks 70th reunion—aboard trailer for Pelican...

1955 was an eventful year—and a group of a dozen Pelican Rapids High School graduates of that year were smiling and waving to the crowds at the...

Baby goats join Yoga workouts during Pelican Fest

“Goat yoga” is one of the most curious customs on Pelican Rapids, and there was a capacity crowd of yoga practitioners—and friendly barnyard goats...

Pictured, cousins Deagan, Briar, Quinn, and Dax, who are the third generation of the Ditch family destined to a life of monkey wrenches and greasy fingers. The foursome is pictured touring the grounds of the 2025 Lake Country Cruisers “Cars in the Park” show.

Their matching shirts feature various auto-related patches and insignia, including those for Chevrolet, Texaco, Union 76.

The family tradition includes Grandpa Dave Ditch, lower right photo, his sons, Dan and Dustin, and now the grandchildren.

The grandkids are pictured with Doug Anderson’s 1940 Chevrolet business coup as a backdrop, right.

PHOTOS BY LOUIS HOGLUND

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 ‘𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐩’ 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖣𝗂𝗍𝖼𝗁...

Few objects connect one generation to the next—like automobiles. How many Baby Boomers remember the family vacation, in a big 1962 Chevy Belair...

Kathleen A. Knuteson-
Olson

Kathleen A. Knuteson- Olson

Kathleen Ann Knuteson-Olson, 72, passed away July 19, 2025 at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls surrounded by her beloved family.Born on July 25,...

Petra Emelia Anderson Klug, 110, passed away on November 21, 2024 at Southwest Healthcare in Bowman, North Dakota.Petra was born July 4, 1914 to Norwegian immigrant parents...

Arthur Robert Bongers

Arthur Robert Bongers

Arthur Robert Bongers passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Detroit Lakes, MN, surrounded by his family. Art was born Oct. 1, 1947, to Rosie...

The late Kathy Knuteson-Olson, back, with part of her adopted Vietnamese family, pictured in about 2005.

‘City girl’ KKO made small town Pelican her home—leaving her mark...

The late Kathy Knuteson-Olson found a small town home in Pelican Rapids. KKO, as she was fondly known by virtually the entire community, was about...

Elected officials are not representing ‘Pelican area values’

I’m proud to be part of the Pelican Rapids community. Our town has a reputation for being a welcoming place to raise a family, get a job, or retire. Because of her books...

Different view of the new Minnesota flag; but freedom to express...

Dear Mr. Alex Ohman: I read your letter to the editor regarding the new state flag—in the July 17 Pelican Rapids Press. I looked at all the state flags and the U.S. flag....

Star Lake TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The 2025 Annual Meeting will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025. EMS payments and the 2026 levy with be the discussion points on the agenda. We encourage...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH...

Court File No.: 56-PR-25-1624FILED in District CourtState of MinnesotaOctober 18, 2024 In Re: Estate of Georgie-Ann Virginia Beverly Albright, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND...

Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District (PGOLID) NOTICE OF...

Time: 9:00 a.m.Date: Saturday August 9, 2025Place: Dunn Township Hall, 47979 East Lake Lizzie RoadAgenda:1. Election of Board Members2. Approval of Budget3. Approval of...

The Stump Jumpers were league champions in 2024. Who will win the coveted title this year?

Come see for yourself on Saturday, August 2. Tournament play kicks off at 10 a.m.

𝖮𝗇𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋 𝗌𝖾𝖺𝗌𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝗈𝖿𝗍𝖻𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗀𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝗅𝖾𝖿𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝖤𝗋𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖽; 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟮 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆...

Softball season is wrapping up in Erhard, with just one regular-season game night scheduled for July 29. The first game begins at 6 p.m., and the...

Bricker Haugrud jumping into home.

PHOTOS COURTESY NATE MCRAE

Pelican Legion baseball ends in sub-district play

Pelican Rapids Legion Post 17 began their playoff run this past weekend in the sub-district baseball tournament. They earned the three seed on...

More than 40 runners gathered at Chauncey Martin Field at 8:00 a.m. July 13 for the running of the 13th Annual Pelican Pete 5k.
The Pelican Rapids High School Viking Cross Country Team hosts the event and all are invited to come and walk, run—or cheer.

PHOTOS COURTESY KI GOHDES

Runner ‘stampede’ to Pelican for festival run

Pelican Pete Stampede top 10 in 5K event Daniel Borash - 17:32 (Hawley, MN)Andrew Checco de Souza - 20:39 (Pelican Rapids)Carlee Sieben - 21:31...

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