By Brent E. Frazier, mayorCity of Pelican Rapids There are currently three holidays for military veterans. These are Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May, Memorial Day on… Read More
Opinions
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From the pen of the mayor… Public cordially invited to Pelican Memorial Day program—to honor those who sacrificed
Column | Published on May 25, 2023 at 8:41pm CDT Pelican Rapids Press| Author: Pelican Rapids Press
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From My Viewpoint: Everybody’s favorite tree
Editorial | Published on May 24, 2023 at 8:12pm CDT Louis Hoglund| Author: Louis Hoglund
0Reader reactions reflect the sentimental bond that has formed with ‘Our Tree’ The stately cottonwood west of Pelican Rapids on Highway 108 may be alone—but the tree definitely isn’t “lonely.” Based on… Read More
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Pelican proclaimed E.L. Peterson Day in 1948 to honor longtime newspaperman
Column | Published on May 24, 2023 at 7:57pm CDT Paul Gubrud| Author: Paul Gubrud
0100 years ago, May 17, 1923 • A Wool Pool Arrangements have been made by the Minnesota Wool Growers Association to handle the wool for all the growers in the Pelican Rapids… Read More
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Looking Back: Lake Lizzie’s Dunn Lodge sold in 1973
Column | Published on May 19, 2023 at 8:01pm CDT Paul Gubrud| Author: Paul Gubrud
0Longtime Pelican teacher Cleo Bohne retired in 1998 100 years ago, May 10, 1923 • Local Creamery to Manufacture Navy Butter The local creamery was advised this week that they had been selected… Read More
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Deer hunters association’s political decision further divides the state; and outdoors enthusiasts
Editorial | Published on May 19, 2023 at 7:58pm CDT Louis Hoglund| Author: Louis Hoglund
0More proof that we are a hopelessly divided country: The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has now refused to participate in the fall 2023 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener. In a disheartening move… Read More