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    Dawn Finn, who leads Community & Life Services in Pelican Rapids, has published “Mental Fitness: Learning the Space Between Thought and Response,” a new book designed to help people understand their thoughts and emotions better. Local nonprofit leader releases debut book on mental health
    January 15, 2026
    Pelican Rapids’ Dawn Finn has published a new book aimed at helping people better understand their thoughts and emotions. “Mental Fitness: Learning...

    Dunn reviews cannabis ordinance amid ever evolving laws
    January 15, 2026
    As Minnesota’s cannabis landscape continues to evolve, Dunn Township is seeking guidance on how local rules should grow alongside state...

    ­Dan (from left), Ben, Brian, and Barb Kimm at their farm, Kimm Dairy, near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. 
The farm is being transferred to Ben and Dan, who represent the fourth generation. Building sustainably: Pelican area’s Kimm Dairy transitions to next...
    January 15, 2026
    Editor’s note: This article is re-printed from  “Dairy Star” magazine, which covers a third of all dairy producers in the United States targeting...

    Pelican school district outlines protection plan as ICE enforcement...
    January 15, 2026
    Over the weekend of January 10-11, rumors began that ICE agents were observed in Pelican Rapids, and recent events in the Minneapolis school district and the Trump...
    Monthly ‘shout outs’ at Pelican school board
    January 15, 2026
    At the monthly meeting of the Pelican Rapids School Board, individuals and teams that have had an impact on the school community that month are highlighted.January Shout...
    Despite label claims, flushable wipes damage sewer systems
    January 15, 2026
    The new year is now several days old, and due to a lack of outdoor activities this time of year, some of us have resorted to the urge for some cleaning of the garage, the...
    Looking Back: Community house for Pelican, U.N. Forces remain in...
    January 15, 2026
    100 years ago, January 14, 1926• Community House Campaign Started Victor Cornell Post of the American Legion has made a substantial start in the raising of funds among its...
    Editor’s note:  Pelican Rapids High School graduate Jerry Ness, late 1960s, is an occasional contributor to the Pelican Rapids Press.   
A retired school teacher, living in Nome, North Dakota, Ness explores themes of rural life and nostalgic looks back on childhood on the farm, as well as hunting and outdoors. Peach sauce and fresh buns
    January 15, 2026
    For Baby Boomers on the farm, Saturday night was a special homemade dinner—topped by ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Lawrence Welk’  show on the black and white TV...

    Ribbon cut on new services at Pelican’s Sanford clinic
    January 15, 2026
    Sanford Health opened a new Physical Therapy Department at its Pelican Rapids Clinic on January 8, expanding services available to the...

    School board officers selected; budget revision delayed until spring
    January 15, 2026
    The first school board meeting of the calendar year includes a brief “reorganizational meeting” during which board officers are chosen, and members are appointed to...
    ICE protesters displaying the Mexican and American flags together. Immigration enforcement sparks protest in Pelican Rapids
    January 15, 2026
    Around 60 people demonstrated in downtown Pelican Rapids on Monday in response to weekend immigration enforcement operations that detained at least...

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside Hillside apartments in Pelican Rapids, where a man was arrested Sunday, Jan. 11. 
SUBMITTED PHOTO ICE activity sparks fear in Pelican Rapids: Local police department...
    January 15, 2026
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained at least one man during operations in Pelican Rapids over the weekend of January 10-11,...

    Roadway injury near Pelican
    January 8, 2026
    Sheriff deputies, on Saturday, Dec. 27, reported one injury in a traffic accident at the intersection of South Pelican Drive and Highway 59, near Dunvilla and northeast of...
    Another view of Angie and Jamie Nelson in P.R. Pete's -- Pelican Rapid's new gym. New year, new gains at new Pelican Rapids gym
    January 8, 2026
    If your New Year’s resolution involves fewer excuses and more movement, Pelican Rapids now has a new place to break a sweat – P.R. Pete’s Gym,...

    Greg Larson, left, resigned from his position on the Pelican Rapids school board Monday, Jan. 6. He is pictured here with board chair Jon Karger, who presented him with a plaque in honor of his years of service to the board. Larson resigns from school board:Early resignation, plans to fill...
    January 8, 2026
    School Board Director Greg Larson visibly squirmed as Superintendent Korf effusively thanked him for his years of service on the Pelican Rapids...

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