Coaching the Pelican Rapids Vikings football team to one of its most dominating season starts in recent years is a family endeavor. Pelican athletics have always had a small town, “family” dimension. But the blood connections are truly genetic in 2021.  New head coach Eli Beachy has always wanted to coach with his father Ryan, a veteran… Read More

Pelican Rapids Vikings boys soccer team fell to Alexandria 2-0 Sept. 2. The game was a continuation of a growing rivalry betweeen the Vikes and the Alex Cardinals. Last year, Pelican knocked out Alexandria in the Section 8A quarterfinal match.  Up this week for the Vikings boys soccer team, Pelican was scheduled to play East Grand Forks… Read More

Second and final year of Quality Sunfish Initiative is the focus of proposed regulation changes Anglers can weigh in on proposed special fishing regulations that, if adopted, would become effective next year. Most of the changes proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are aimed at protecting and improving sunfish sizes by lowering daily limits… Read More

The Pelican Rapids Vikings had their home opener  September 2.   The Vikings were very excited to be back in the home gym with a great group of fans in the stands.  With a lot of excitement and nerves, the Vikings had a harder time tonight getting ourselves into a rhythm.  The Comets brought a lot of… Read More

Season launches on soggy gridiron The Pelican Rapids Vikings football team overpowered Underwood to open the 2021 football campaign.  Viking quarterback Timmy Guler completed 9-of-15 passes for 150 yards in the 42-0 shutout on Sept. 2 at Underwood.  The Vikings jumped out to a 34-0 lead at the half; and the Pelican defense held the Rockets to only… Read More