Once a state-of-the-art institution, now-shuttered Fergus State Hospital memories linger—many unpleasant  Chipped eggshell paint over once vibrant...

Sheriff deputies, on Sept. 4, reported a fatal traffic accident northeast of Pelican Rapids in Dunn Township. The accident took place at 8:53 p.m.The victim was a...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Lake, near Richville in Otter Tail County.A lake user contacted the DNR...

Two folks with an unbridled love for Pelican Rapids were in the spotlight on September 3. Sharing the love with both of them was the Pelican Rapids...

Three resignations in one night have placed the Pelican Rapids Public Library in unchartered territory.Liberty director Annie Wrigg announced her resignation, effective...

A truck with a wide load toppled one of the street lights at the new downtown roundabout by the Brown Eyed Susans retail flower and garden...

Robert "Bob" Edward Resset, age 87, of Mesa, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Friendship Village - Hospice of the Valley after a brief illness....

One hundred and ninety-five countries have pledged to reduce carbon emissions enough to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees and avoid the most catastrophic consequences...

In addition to school supplies, new clothes and athletic gear, the following back-to-school tips from Essentia Health can help you and your child have a healthy start to...

Question: Hello, We took a trip to the cities this summer. While down there, we came across freeway ramp meters. I know we don’t have those in out-of-state Minnesota, but I...

A regular meeting of the Pelican Town Board will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pelican Rapids Public Library. Lloyd Nelson,Clerk9-12-c

Lida Township will reconvene the 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF March 12, 2024 on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM for the purpose of finalizing the 2025 Proposed Budget/Levy....

Court File No.: 56-PR-24-1936FILED in District CourtState of MinnesotaSeptember 30, 2024 In Re: Estate of MARY LOU VAUGHN, Decedent.   NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING...

The Pelican Rapids Vikings hosted a round-robin style tournament on September 7.The Vikings were coming off a tough conference loss to Frazee...

Good fortune is coming in triplet form for the Pelican Rapids High School girl’s soccer teams.  Rare, three-goal performances by a single player...

The hometown audience was treated to victory at the Pelican Rapids High School Viking football opener on the home turf Sept. 6. The Vikes overran...