Chase Pourrier bagged his very first deer at the age of 11, hunting with his grandfather Bob Porrier in the Maplewood Township hill country. Chase, a student at Rothsay school, targeted this six-point buck within the first hour-and-a-half of his hunting career. Chase was hunting on Oct. 17, as part of the Department of Natural Resources Youth… Read More

On a cool windy night the Pelican Rapids Vikings traveled to New York Mills for its first away game of the 2020 football season. The Vikings struggled to play consistently as turnovers and penalties prevented them from consistently moving the ball as the Eagles came up with a 21-12 victory on their home field. New York Mills… Read More

Recreational netting for cisco, also referred to as tullibee, and whitefish is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only.  About 700 Minnesotans participate each year. Netting schedules are based on expected water temperatures. As the water temperature cools, game fish head to deeper water while… Read More

Vikings dominate Ada-Borup in 53-20 win under lights in Pelican  The lights came back on for Minnesota high school football in the fall of 2020 and the Pelican Rapids Vikings were ready to play.  The Vikings offense scored on every possession except when time ran out at the end of the second quarter beginning with the… Read More

Pelican falls to Barnesville in opener but happy to be back in action  The Pelican Rapids volleyball team was so grateful to have the opportunity to have their season opener against the Barnesville Trojans.  The last minute change by the MSHSL to allow 2 fans per athlete made the night that much more complete. The Vikings knew… Read More