The students in grades 3, 4 5 and 6 fundraised this year for the American Heart Association’s program called Healthy Hearts.  Twenty-eight of the Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary students absolutely crushed the fundraising goal of $600 in eight school days.  “These amazing students raised a towering $2,493.74,” said elementary teacher Sheri Meester. Choosing leadership roles are the following… Read More

Dale Leingang known locally as gardener, good neighbor—who lived life on his own terms A classic 1960s father-son standoff over long hair brought Dale Leingang to the rural Pelican Rapids area 40 some years ago. In February, the “old hippie” died at age 70. Leingang was one of those local characters that lived an “off the beaten… Read More

The Mill Pond in the Good Ol’ Days of the late 50s and 60s inspired Evenson family to contribute to Pelican swim pool campaign for future generations Summers, the Mill Pond was our second home. In June we couldn’t wait for morning lessons with Barb and Bob Shultz, the Alison sisters, Lee Barcenas, or sister Suzanne.  Our… Read More