By Brent Frazier, mayor City of Pelican Rapids When the mercury in the thermometer is plummeting (as it has been doing recently) anything that operates by mechanical means or contains fluids is very susceptible to experiencing a malfunction or a total breakdown. A very common example can be a vehicle that is sitting on the… Read More

100 years ago, January 26, 1922 • Juvenile Band Concert a Great Success The Juvenile Band, consisting of 32 members, gave a concert at the Orpheum Friday night and a very creditable audience turned out to hear them. The quality of the concert was a great surprise to all as they did not anticipate anything… Read More

By Mayor Brent Frazier City of Pelican Rapids When the north wind blows and the snow is drifting across the landscape, most of us have the fortune of being nestled in the comfort of our abodes. We can gaze out the living room window and notice the wildlife and birds that do not have the… Read More

100 years ago, January 18, 1922 • Oak Lodge Sold Mrs. A. G. Kinney disposed of Oak Lodge on Lake Lida Saturday to Mrs. C. J. Rosenberg and sons H. A. and J. G. Rosenberg, the consideration being $18,000. The new proprietors are strangers here, but one of the sons, H. A. Rosenberg, is operating… Read More

By Brent Frazier, mayor City of Pelican Rapids “Rain, rain, go away and come again another day.” These are the opening words to a famous 17th century nursery rhyme that we all remember from our childhood. These past few weeks we can probably say, “Snow, snow go away and come again another day.” Here we… Read More