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Pelican Rapids High School senior boys basketball team from left, Maclain Hovland, Jack Welch, Miguel Torres, Keegan Nettestad, Colton Walters speak to Rotary Club.

Vikings basketball teams recap seasons at Rotary

It wasn’t game night at the Al Siegle Activities Center, but Viking pride filled the room the afternoon Pelican Rapids’ basketball teams stopped by...

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥: 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞...

The Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Showcase Pelican Rapids event Sat. March 28 to bring together more than 40 local businesses in one...

Abraham Lincoln and the “Night Before Gettysburg” will be performed by Chuck Johnson March 14, 11 a.m., at the Pelican Rapids Public Library. Submitted Photo

On the Eve of Gettysburg...One man show portrays Pres. Lincoln...

“The Night Before Gettysburg” is a program that brings to life President Abraham Lincoln’s anguished evening in 1863, as he composed one of the...

Devlyn Brooks is the CEO of Churches United in Moorhead, Minn., and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn. He blogs about faith at findingfaithin.com, and can be reached at devlynbrooks@gmail.com.

Small holy interactions might be the best testimonial for church ever

This week, before our Wednesday Lenten service, I had the privilege of enjoying dinner with my congregation, family style in our basement...

Singing, dancing, creating: Kindergarteners celebrate what makes...

Kindergarten students at Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School showcased their creativity Friday in a special multimedia performance called...

Mayor Brent Frazier instructs a Viking Elementary student during NASP archery lessons.

From the pen of THE MAYOR: Changing Lives One Arrow at a Time: A...

When one thinks of forms of art, our minds are attracted to painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, music, and theater. All of these reference the...

Glenn Moerke at the announcer's table in Pelican Rapids High School's gymnasium. The longtime announcer has called more than 1,600 events over four decades, covering football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, dance, baseball, and track and field.

From pick-up truck to legend: Glenn Moerke marks 40 years as ‘Voice...

At the home boys’ basketball game on March 5, the Pelican Rapids community celebrated a remarkable milestone. Mr. Glenn Moerke, known to many as...

Your Right to Know: A guide to accessing government secrets hiding...

This article is offered without a paywall as a part of our commitment to civic responsibility. Every year in mid-March, journalists and...

Looking Back: Pelican Rapids upgrades to automatic switchboard,...

100 years ago, March 11, 1926• Another Bridge (E. L. Peterson editorial)In another column is an article by W. W. Sherman giving reasons why a...

Free events at Detroit Lakes library include yoga classes from...

The Detroit Lakes Public Library will team up with Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) to offer “Night at the Library,” an evening of stories and fun with librarians...

Devlyn Brooks is the CEO of Churches United in Moorhead, Minn., and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn. He blogs about faith at findingfaithin.com, and can be reached at devlynbrooks@gmail.com.

Gus Gus' passing reminds us of the beauty of life's fragility

It seems cruel to be writing about loss again so soon. But this week, we said goodbye to our oldest dog, Gus Gus, after a short fight against...

Looking Back: Reunited after seven years, Somali family now calls...

100 years ago, March 4, 1926• Melvin Tollerud’s Home DestroyedMr. and Mrs. Melvin Tollerud had the great misfortune to lose their home and contents...

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January, 13 2026

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESJanuary 13, 2026Call to OrderMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 pm...

Public meeting set on Sherin Park bathhouse renovation plans

The City of Pelican Rapids will hold a public comment session Tuesday to discuss proposed building and demolition plans for Sherin Park and the bathhouse. Community members...

PHOTO BY Wayne Woolever

“Now as evening falls around us, we shall raise our songs to you”...

“Holden Evening Prayer” is a worship service composed by Minnesota native Marty Haugen. Originally created for services at Holden Village, a...

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