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Quilted fiber art pieces line the back wall of Pelican Rapids Public Library, including a striking purple coneflower design among works showcasing the Designing Quilters’ diverse techniques and original creations on display through August.

Pelican library hosts colorful quilt exhibit, interactive art hunt...

A colorful new exhibit by the group Designing Quilters is now on display at the Pelican Rapids Public Library, featuring original fiber art pieces...

Pelican Rapids community theater stages '101 Dalmatians'

Pelican Rapids Community Education Theater will bring the beloved Disney classic “101 Dalmatians” to life with two performances this summer at the...

Minnie and Paul are two cartoon ballplayers shaking hands over the Mississippi River at a giant sign near center field at Target Field in the Twin Cities.

The joy of a Twins bus trip

Sunday, July 26, was a fun day for this reporter and son Mark, who were part of a Twins bus trip originating in Parkers Prairie by Hart Travel. We...

Free webinars offer roadmap to vibrant life in older years during...

As more Americans reach older adulthood, the importance of supporting lifelong health and wellbeing continues to grow. Each September, Healthy Aging Month shines a...

Tommy Honerick became WREC President & CEO July 15.

New chief executive named at Wild Rice Electric Cooperative

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative has announced a leadership transition, as president and CEO Mike Wade retired July 14.The co-op is headquartered in...

Hot times at Cormorant Town Hall

Statewide, the recent heatwave is on record as the second-hottest heatwave in Minnesota history. Locally, the intensity was reflected on the...

𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 Fires, killer storms, tragedy shaped this week in...

100 years ago, July 29, 1926• Large Barn BurnsT. T. Sorum of Norwegian Grove had the misfortune to lose his barn by fire on Tuesday. The fire started in the hay mow,...

Riders make their way through Maplewood State Park, where the Minnesota DNR has approved three sets of two-horse corrals, each measuring 12 feet by 12 feet with a 4-foot gate.

Friends of Maplewood saddle up for horse camp expansion

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has approved the installation of three sets of two-horse corrals at the horse camp in Maplewood State...

Families urged to complete educational benefits applications

While Minnesota continues to provide free meals for all students, those who qualify for "Free/Reduced Status" are eligible for other benefits.The...

Lida lake chain walleye numbers up by 2.3 million with May stocking

Fish stocking, water quality, and invasive weeds will be among the topics on the agenda for the annual Lida Lakes Improvement District...

2026 Vikings Hall of Fame, Staff Honor Roll nominees announced

Pelican Rapids Public Schools has announced the nominees for its 2026 Vikings Hall of Fame and Staff Honor Roll, honoring those who have made...

The Wildflower Cannabis sign marks Pelican Rapids’ newest retailer, where customers must be 21 or older with ID ready. The woman-owned, family-operated shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12-8 and Sunday from 12-6, closed Monday and Tuesday, and carries flower, edibles, beverages, topicals, and more. PHOTO BY KIM PEDERSON

Wildflower Cannabis opens in Pelican Rapids

Wildflower Cannabis opened on Wednesday, July 29, and is Pelican Rapids’ first licensed cannabis retailer. The woman-owned, family-operated...

PELICAN RAPIDS ELECTION FIELD SET

Perrin, Olson vie for mayor The field for the upcoming Pelican Rapids municipal election is set, with five candidates filing for key leadership...

ABDI DOOL PLEADS GUILTY IN $1.1 MILLION MEAL FRAUD CASE

Pelican Rapids man’s guilty plea details meal fraud scheme, ties to second Feeding Our Future case A Pelican Rapids man pleaded guilty July 13 to...

School district underinsured; property limit raised to $100 million

At the July 22 Regular Meeting of the Pelican Rapids School Board, finance director Rudy Martinez presented the board with the 2026/27 insurance...

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