Four Pelican Rapids High school track and field girls qualified for the state meet, following the June 8 track meet in Park Rapids.  Tatianna Wiley led the way winning the Long Jump and the 400 meter dash. In the Long Jump, Wiley was in a strong battle all afternoon with Hannah Morgan from Park Rapids. In… Read More

Boys relay squad earns trip to Minn. state meet The Pelican Rapids High School boys 4x200m relay team is going to state.   The team of Carter Johnson, Hunter Williams, Sebastian Centeno, and Jesus Moreno ran their best race of the season as they claimed a second place finish and earned a trip to the state meet.  Their time… Read More

Pelican ballfields bustle during June heat wave The Pelican Rapids baseball diamonds were full of bustle, hustle—and heat— Monday, June 7, as Little League and Babe Ruth teams played on two fields. Temperatures were tropical, but ice cream at the concession stand helped cool down fans.  The fields are in good condition, despite the dry, heatwave conditions.  Pictured… Read More

During Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, June 11, through Sunday, June 13, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing with them. “Time spent fishing with kids tends to be full of smiles, fun and connection,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural… Read More

Breckenridge overcomes Pelican lead in final inning to win 4-3 Breckenridge ended Pelican’s high school baseball season with a three run rally in the 7th inning on a bases loaded walk off base hit by Cooper Yaggie.  The Vikings trailed the Cowboys 1-0 before scoring 3 in the 6th on 3 walks, a hit batter, an error… Read More