County Historical Society tour of Pelican offered fascinating look at buildings–and history behind them By Louis Hoglund For those interested in main street history, a simple two word  bit of advice:  “Look upward.” Across the decades, the pedestrian-level storefronts tend to change with the times, fashions and trends.  But the upper reaches of the structures, typically,… Read More

Pelican anti-booze women sent Pepsi to Vietnam in 1969 By Brenda Brand 100 years ago, July 31, 1919 • Farmers calling for help Some of the farmers are calling on the village for help in shocking their grain. A small crew shocked J.H. Rietz’s rye field a short time ago. Last week Friday and again Monday night, crews shocked… Read More

Ever since the immense, nine-foot sturgeon was speared in 1948 on Lake Lida, various reports of unusually large fish have continued.   We just learned of another, and it may be one of the more recent accounts.   Pamela Hovland was fishing with her late father, Berton, when a fish swam just below the surface… Read More

It’s a joy to have families, classmates return to to the comfort of the greater Pelican area Reunions are a summer-long happening  in Pelican Rapids.   Of course, there are the organized high school class reunions that occur every summer. But the informal gatherings of classmates, combined with family reunions, reflect the draw that Pelican Rapids… Read More

Pelican Veterans Memorial dedicated in 1994 By Brenda Brand 100 years ago, July 17, 1919 • Broke bone in ankle A serious accident occurred Saturday when Mrs. John K. Sleen of Maplewood had the misfortune to break one of the bones in her leg near the ankle. Mr. Sleen and she came to town and she sat in the buggy… Read More