The Pelican Rapids area lost an Airman and a Sailor over the past couple of weeks—one from the Korean War era and one from the Vietnam era. With...

The Minnesota Department of Health encourages private well owners in Otter Tail County to test their well water for contaminants. Regular testing is essential to ensure the...

Over time, many issues or situations affect a community or city. Some are short-term and can be solved in short order, and some are long-term and linger for years with an...

Friends of Maplewood Maple Syrup Days will be held on Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The event includes demonstrations on making maple syrup at the Sugar...

100 years ago, April 9, 1925• The HottentotThe Senior class play, which was given two nights last week, seemed to have given universal satisfaction, judging from comments...

Pelican Rapids residents Harlan and Betty Tingelstad face substantial medical expenses as they navigate challenging health conditions. Harlan,...

The Pelican Rapids Elementary Band and Choir Spring Concert have been rescheduled from April 3 to Thursday, April 10. April snowstorms forced the cancellation of the...

Pelican Rapids Just For Kix is set to dazzle audiences with its annual Spring Show, “Here Comes The Sun,” on Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the  Pelican Rapids High...

There’s science behind the sweetness, but the average pancake enthusiast is just happy with the taste of genuine maple syrup.  For the past few...

On the official Pelican Rapids Community page, the city boasts, “Community members are proud of their diverse cultural citizenship, recognizing the...

This April, road construction will resume on the two-year complete streets reconstruction project in Pelican Rapids, according to the Minnesota...

A business call between Pelican Rapids-headquartered Realtor Mike Carlson and Mike Summers of Summers Construction about building a few pole barns took a turn. That...

The new Pelican Rapids swimming pool and aquatic center is expected to open on May 31. A list of lifeguards, plus a facility manager, were expected to be approved at the...

An ownership change of a Vergas business has transformed a Pelican Rapids-based firm into a multi-faceted operation with footprints across the...

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