100 years ago July 11, 1918 • The Fourth Pelican Rapids was the most deserted place on the Fourth you ever saw. The inhabitants celebrated at various places, some going to Fergus Falls,… Read More
Opinions
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Double drowning on Lake Lida, 1918, ‘most shocking ever’
Column | Published on July 10, 2018 at 3:52pm CDT Pelican Press| Author: Pelican Press
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Determined Erhard area veterans unveil memorial
Editorial | Published on July 10, 2018 at 3:49pm CDT Pelican Press| Author: Pelican Press
0Never underestimate the willpower of a U.S. Armed Forces veteran. Eight flags, flying proudly over the community of Erhard, are a proud testimony to the determination of veterans. The flags were up for… Read More
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The Wait… A dispatch from Pres. Trump rally
Editorial | Published on July 3, 2018 at 3:55pm CDT Pelican Rapids Press| Author: Pelican Rapids Press
0By Anne Marie Spidahl, Special Correspondent In the sweltering heat of the Red River Valley, thousands of supporters of the president Donald Trump waited June 27. The seemingly miles-long line—peppered with the enigmatic,… Read More
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Motorist broken down gives Pelican business owners, community ‘high marks’
Letter | Published on July 3, 2018 at 3:54pm CDT Pelican Rapids Press| Author: Pelican Rapids Press
0Traveling through Pelican Rapids Friday night, June 22, on my way to the lakes area–on my normal path through the beautiful view of 108–I had some trouble with the boat… Read More
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Looking Back: 4th of July quiet in Pelican in midst of World War II
Column | Published on July 3, 2018 at 3:53pm CDT Pelican Rapids Press| Author: Pelican Rapids Press
0By Brenda Brand 100 years ago, July 4, 1918 • Straighten River Pelican River May Be Straightened South of Pelican Rapids The county commissioners held a ditch meeting this week to consider a petition for… Read More