Vergas, Dent battle with extreme heat in 16 inning marathon The Dent and Vergas town teams labored under temperatures pushing 90 degrees–for 16 innings–August 3 in Pelican Rapids, during the Region 16C amatuer baseball tournament.  The grueling contest is believed to be the longest game ever played at Pelican’s Chauncey Martin Field.  Weary Vergas ballplayer Jake Galbrecht… Read More

Pelican school fishing leaguers nab four of top spots; championship tourney set Aug. 10  The Pelican Rapids High School Fishing Team finished the regular season tournament schedule by claiming four of the top eight places at Big Detroit Lake  August 1. Finishing in 1st place was Kari Jones with 17 points. She was the only student… Read More

From Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Large sunfish are scarce in many Minnesota lakes and local fisheries managers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are responding to angler desire for bigger sunfish by seeking out specific lakes that would be a good fit for improving sunfish size quality by reducing sunfish bag limits. Some angling… Read More

Pelican to clash with rival Fergus Falls Aug. 3, 5 p.m. at home diamond   A weekend full of baseball was featured at the Chauncey Martin Field, as Pelican Rapids hosted the Region 16C amateur baseball tourney.  The hometown team won a pair, as the Pelican Rapids Lakers won Saturday and Sunday, sending them to a… Read More

The Lake Lida Junior Golf Club will hold its Annual Junior Trounament August 11, at Lida Greens Golf Course. All junior golfers up to the age of 17 are invited.  There will be prizes for the winners.  Food and refreshments available all day.   Lida Greens is located four miles east of Pelican Rapids on Highway 108 at… Read More