Families, kids invited for casual program, information, learning–and treats–at Viking Elementary school Feb. 13  “Pastries with Parents” has become a sweet success in its first few events at the Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School.  As many as 50 family members and students have participated in the informal, informational programs.  The sessions are intended to be a… Read More

The 32-unit apartment complex which has been on hold for nearly two years, may be back on the table.  The project, proposed on city-owned land west of Pelican Rapids along Highway 108, has stalled out for a number of reasons–including rising construction and material costs.   The city offered several incentives, including extension of infrastructure,… Read More

Scot Schaeffer, Luther College vice president for enrollment management, has announced that Colm Fitzsimmons of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, has been accepted for admission for the 2019-20 academic year. Fitzsimmons has been awarded the Founders Scholarship. A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,005, Luther, located in Decorah, Iowa, offers an academic curriculum that leads… Read More

Officers remain the same on the Pelican Valley Hospital District board.  Meanwhile, the pay will also remain the same: Zero dollars.  The new year organizational meeting on Jan. 28 of the board suggested some division among the members.  Nominations of chairs, treasurer and secretary have typically been a rubber stamp, but surprise nominations for two… Read More

Game Nights will be hosted monthly through April, as a fundraiser for the Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the “Merchants on the Move” retail committee.  The events are the first Wednesday of each month, and will be sponsored by three different businesses.  The debut event is Feb. 6 at the Muddy Moose, with… Read More