Two Pelican Rapids students were selected for the recent Concordia College Juried High School Exhibition. Pelican High School art instructor Robyn Dial reports that honored Pelican students were: Marlee Smith, a 10th grader, with her acrylic painting titled “Calm Insanity.” Kowsar Ali, an 11th grader, with her ceramic vase titled “Azhar.” Juror for the exhibit was Jonathan Rutter, Executive… Read More

Known as the “tire guy” in Pelican Rapids–with the uncommon nickname “Grasshopper,” Kevin Nelson is the subject of a benefit December 8, at the VFW-Pelican Rapids; from noon to 3 p.m. Olson has been a familiar face at both the Napa store and OK Tire for many years.   On Thursday, October 17, “Grasshopper” was on his way… Read More

During the first two weeks in December, Pelican Rapids high school members of the Minnesota Honor Society and SADD will be teaming up to collect toys for area children this holiday season.  Students will be accepting toys during home extracurricular events December 3-12.  Toys could also be dropped off at the high school or elementary office during… Read More

A panoramic view of the pre-1923 Frazee Mill 

A group of carolers roamed the streets of downtown Pelican Rapids, prior to the Lighted Horse Parade Nov. 29.  Singing along with the Pelican high school choir members was Mayor Brent Frazier.   Holiday festivities continued through the weekend in Pelican Rapids, including “Breakfast with Santa” at Mill Pond View Apartments Nov. 30, which had steady traffic–keeping… Read More