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...

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...

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

Just about anyone with Internet access has seen the instant classic “cat walking on wet concrete” meme, leaving its adorable paw prints on freshly...

A one-of-a-kind institution in the Pelican Rapids and lakes area, Organizing Acts of Kindness for Seniors (OAKS) has been providing two decades of...

The Pelican Rapids School Board will be on the November general election ballot—but there is no contest. Three candidates have filed for three four-year positions on the...

The Pelican Rapids Complete Streets and Highway 59 reconstruction project goals have focused on safety during each phase, including improvements...

People visiting Sherin Park may have noticed that the Pelican River has returned to its original path. That’s what rivers do when not...

Saving lives became a career for Pelican Rapids High School graduate Israel “Izzy” Elizondo—and he would love to see more Pelican students consider...

From mystery organ meats to unappetizing textures, baby boomer kids stared down the barrel of the school lunch menu like gunslingers at the O.K....

Resorts in Otter Tail County are popular with both locals and visitors. Such was the case during Memorial weekend. This writer traveled with family...

The Pelican Valley Hospital District board will have seven positions on the November general election ballot.With the filings complete there.  The hospital district board...

Proper flag disposal protocol will be on display on Sept. 7 at a special event hosted by the Pelican Rapids VFW Post 5252.The formal flag-burning...

As the new 2024-25 school year approaches, my hope is that staff, students, and families have enjoyed spending time with loved ones and taken time...