Letters to the Editor

Pelican Rapids Press Letters to the Editor Policy

The Pelican Rapids Press welcomes letters to the editor as an important forum for community dialogue. We encourage readers to share their perspectives on local issues, respond to our reporting, and contribute to civic discourse.

Submission Guidelines

To be considered for publication, letters must:

Be 300 words or fewer
Include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification (only name and city will be published)
Be the writer's original work and exclusive to the Pelican Rapids Press (not previously published elsewhere or submitted to other publications)
Preferably reference a recent article, editorial, or local issue
Focus on a single topic or issue
Be free of personal attacks, profanity, and libelous statements
Include a valid email address for correspondence

What We Don't Accept

We will not publish:

Anonymous letters or letters written under pseudonyms
Form letters or mass submissions
Third-party letters or open letters
Letters that have appeared on social media or other publications

Political Endorsements

Letters endorsing political candidates require a $25 fee paid prior to publication. We will consider letters discussing issues and policy positions without endorsing specific candidates at no charge.

Our Editorial Process

We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity, grammar, and style
Writers will be notified if their letter is selected for publication
We may decline to publish letters that do not meet our guidelines or that contain unverifiable claims
Due to space limitations, we may not publish all submitted letters
We prioritize letters from readers in our coverage area and subscribers

How to Submit

Send letters to: news@pelicanrapidspress.com

Include "Letter to the Editor" in the subject line. Please paste your letter in the body of the email; do not send attachments.