Dick Bremer’s life in baseball recalled in new book; parents were Pelican retirees Clarence, Eleanora Minnesota Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer, who spent much of his childhood in Dumont, south of Wheaton, also has ties to Pelican Rapids. Bremer is the author of a new book that starts with his childhood and small-town baseball in Dumont. The book… Read More

Lida Greens opened for the season April 24. Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, and to encourage social distancing, Lida Greens is asking that golfers book their tee time online and pay by credit card, using the website (lidagreensgolf.biz). Lida has also modified the cups so it will be easy to retrieve the ball with your club —… Read More

Pelican Rapids High School senior Maddie Guler has committed to Concordia College Moorhead to further her education and to play basketball and run track. The Guler family is pictured here, hosting their “in-house” signing ceremony.

Famous Shada 3-on-3 event a victim of COVID-19 outbreak The Director of the Shada 3-on-3 Tournament has officially cancelled the 27th annual tournament which was scheduled to be played on June 5-7 in Pelican Rapids. “With so many COVID-19 unknowns out there, we just needed to make a tough decision,” noted tournament director, Doug Bruggeman. The tournament has… Read More

The Heart O’ Lakes All Conference honorees have been announced. Three Pelican Rapids athletes were named to the all star squad in boys basketball. Following is the list for the boys: Pelican Rapids McHale Korf Jayden Rutherford Logan Fahje Perham Charlie Rasmussen Finn Diggins – MVP Elijah Morris DGF Jacob Strand Aiden Leach Owen Leach… Read More