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What’s legal? What’s not? What to know about ICE warrants, rights...

January 22, 2026

This article is offered freely as part of our commitment to civic responsibility.With U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity...

Dunn reviews cannabis ordinance amid ever evolving laws

January 15, 2026

As Minnesota’s cannabis landscape continues to evolve, Dunn Township is seeking guidance on how local rules should grow alongside state...

Printed Paper Online

January 22, 2026

Car in ice near Dent.

Car Plunges in Ice near Dent and Perham

January 22, 2026

A car plunged through the ice on Marion Lake near Dent and Perham Jan. 18, underscoring DNR warnings that no ice is 100% safe—especially near...

Ask a Trooper: Informational signs

January 22, 2026

Question: I know you’ve written about regulatory and warning-type signs before. Can you write about some of the other signs regarding services and guidance? Answer: I sure...

State officials and ag leaders held a press conference Jan. 18 to address concerns about ICE activity in rural Minn. and its impact on farmers and rural economies.

Minnesota farm leaders warn ICE raids threaten food supply, economy

January 22, 2026

Farm leaders and state officials in Minnesota held a press conference to address the growing concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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Statewide Classifieds

January 22, 2026

Health OVARIAN CANCER after use of TALC products such as BABY POWDER or SHOWER TO SHOWER, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Charles Johnson...

January 15, 2026

WORK WANTED: Professional Painting: painting, staining drywall repair. Bob Thompson (218) 863-7182, Len Thompson (218) 713-7015. WORK WANTED: Land Surveying: Boundary &...

Statewide Classifieds

January 15, 2026

Miscellaneous GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a...

Thrive Church on Highway 9 south of town with a stunning sundog encircling the church sign.

From mobile ministry to permanent home: Thrive Church marks three...

January 22, 2026

From a mobile church set up each Sunday in the Dunvilla Barn to a permanent home in Pelican Rapids, Thrive Church has grown from a handful of...

Two possible routes for the proposed Maple River–Cyuna 345 kV transmission line are being considered by power company officials. The northern route would run from the Maple River Substation near Fargo, North Dakota, parallel to Highway 10, to the Cuyuna Substation in the Brainerd area. The southern route would pass through the lakes region near Pelican Rapids, including areas around Pelican Lake, Tamarac, Franklin, and portions of Scambler and Dunn Townships.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

January 22, 2026

Route maps for a proposed transmission line have arrived in mailboxes across the region, prompting local officials to begin weighing in on the...

What’s legal? What’s not? What to know about ICE warrants, rights...

January 22, 2026

This article is offered freely as part of our commitment to civic responsibility.With U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity...

Jeannette Gobel

January 22, 2026

Dec. 24, 1927 -Jan. 19, 2026PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn.Jeanette Gobel, 98, Pelican Rapids, Minn. died Monday, Jan. 19, in Pelican Valley Senior Living. Memorial service will be...

Eileen Jacobson

Eileen Jacobson

January 22, 2026

Eileen F. Jacobson, 83, of Ely, Iowa, formerly of Martelle, Iowa, died Thursday, January 15, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on...

U.S. foreign policy raises questions about true motives

January 22, 2026

Remember the Beverly Hillbillies? Some of the first crude was basically the “Bubbling Pool!” And it was used for axle grease until somebody tried burning it! The race was...

Editors Note Regarding Letter to The Press

January 22, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Pelican Rapids Press welcomes thoughtful, respectful letters from our readers. Community voices are essential to strong local journalism, and sharing a...

Ensure your voice is heard by lawmakers

January 22, 2026

By Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate, Center for Rural AffairsAcross Minnesota and the country, lawmakers are gathering in their state capitols and Washington, D.C., to...

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Dec. 9, 2025

January 22, 2026

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2025Call to OrderMayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December...

Public Notice Lake Lida Township

January 22, 2026

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING FOR LIDA TOWNSHIP ELECTION Absentee Voting will be available for eligible voters as follows: To Receive a Ballot Mailed to you: Call...

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Certificate of Assumed...

January 22, 2026

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333DBA PublicationNotice is hereby given that anapplication for a...

Andon Roisum keeps the ball away from defenders by dribbling it in an open space beyond their grasp.

Torres leads Vikings as Pelican Rapids holds off Hillcrest 57-48

January 22, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Vikings boys basketball team held off a determined second-half surge by Hillcrest Lutheran Academy to claim a 57-48 road victory...

Team effort lifts Vikings girls over No. 5 DGF in hard-fought home win

January 22, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Vikings girls basketball team earned an impressive home victory Tuesday night, knocking off the No. 5–ranked Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels in a tightly...

Lady Vikes fall short in hard fought matchup against Menahga

January 15, 2026

The Pelican Rapids girls basketball team hosted the Menahga Braves on Tuesday night in a Section 8AA matchup, but the Vikings came up short in a...

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