Pelican’s famous basketball tourney draws hundreds of players–of all ages The Shada 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is June 7, 8 and 9–marking the 26th year of the legendary event. Pelican Rapids, “The Lakes,” vacation, Zorbaz and the Shada have all been linked to summer time fun for almost three decades.    With over 270+ teams participating… Read More

Last year over 20,000 Minnesotans volunteered their services to assist the Department of Natural Resources in accomplishing its conservation mission. According to the new 2018 Annual DNR Volunteer Report released today, these volunteer services in 2018 were valued at $7.8 million. In hours that equates to 136 full-time staff. “We’re fortunate to have so many dedicated… Read More

Coaching Staff: Brian Evenson (Head Girls Golf Coach); John Eidsness (Assistant Girls Golf Coach) Years as Head Coach:  32 Section:  6A Conference: Heart O’ Lakes Record Last Year (Conference Record Also):    HOL 40 wins and 40 losses. Highlights from Last Year: • Finished 4th in the HOL Conference    • Finished fourth in Section 6A • Ellie Johnson and Morgan… Read More

Experience will be a shortage for the 2019 Pelican Rapids High School baseball team–with three seniors returning.  But head coach Adam Johnson is optimistic that young players will step into key roles.  Coaching Staff: Adam Johnson, Steve Babb, Mitch Verdorn, Nick Groth.  Johnson has coached baseball for six years.  Conference: Heart O’ Lakes  Record Last… Read More

Southwest Minnesota State University senior men’s basketball player Ryan Bruggeman was one of six players named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District first team announced on Monday morning. The NABC All-District teams are selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC in NCAA Division II, with a total of 88 student-athletes… Read More