$2 million earmarked for new Otter Tail highway garage in Pelican The county board of commissioners, on April 9, approved the issuance of $12.89 million in bonds to cover highway projects for the summer of 2019. The low bid of 2.62 percent came from Raymond James and Associates, to be paid off within 17 years. The money… Read More

Report discusses provider attitudes toward regulations and their future A new report from the Center for Rural Policy & Development, titled “CRPD hears from child care providers,” discusses the results of a recent statewide survey looking to better understand what issues for providers may be leading to the state’s current child care shortage. This preliminary review of… Read More

Glendalough State Park in west-central Minnesota will host its 23rd annual Walk for Glendalough on Saturday, April 20, a fundraiser for new park amenities.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the historic Glendalough Lodge, which will be open for tours. The annual fundraising event has raised over $300,000 for projects at Glendalough State Park. “Many of… Read More

Pelican Rapids mathletes competed at the large Tri-College Math Meet which was held at Minnesota State University- Moorhead on Wednesday, March 6th. The contest attracted about 2,000 competitors from over 200 teams.  In the 9th & 10th grade division, Julian Zavala Gunderson improved from his excellent seventh place finish last year by tying for fourth place… Read More

The Lake Region Arts Council is pleased to announce the fourteen students selected to receive 2019 Arts Mentorship Program scholarships worth over $600 each.  The goal of this program is to enhance each student’s artistic creativity, skill, and personal growth. The students will study their chosen art discipline one-on-one with a practicing, professional artist/mentor between… Read More