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January 1, 2026

$A pair of brilliant sundogs framed the winter sun over a snowy field near Star Lake the frigid morning of Dec. 29. Sundogs, or parhelia, form when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, creating bright spots of light that often appear on either side of the sun—especially on frigid winter days. The term “sundog” is believed to come from the Greek word parēlion, meaning “beside the sun.” PHOTO BY SARA BROSOWSKE$ Winter sundogs halo Star Lake sky

January 1, 2026

The NSF COLDEX cam during a storm in December 2022, Allan Hills, Antarctica.
PHOTO CREDIT: PETER NEFF

Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice offers glimpse into warmer era...

January 1, 2026

A team of scientists from several U.S. institutions, including the University of Minnesota, discovered six-million-year-old ice in Antarctica — the...

Even during the holiday pause, work quietly goes on in the Pelican...

January 1, 2026

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Day – when schools are closed, offices are dark, and routines blur – can feel slow and quiet. But behind the scenes, essential...

January 1, 2026

RENT: Two and three bedroom low income housing units. A handicap unit may be available. Rental assistance is available. Heat, water, garbage included in rent. Equal Housing...

FREE CHRISTMAS KITTNES!

December 24, 2025

FREE: Xmas 5 kittens, 7 weeks old, using litter box, nice markings. Tonseth Lake Call (218) 671-5551.

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

December 24, 2025

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Even during the holiday pause, work quietly goes on in the Pelican...

January 1, 2026

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Day – when schools are closed, offices are dark, and routines blur – can feel slow and quiet. But behind the scenes, essential...

Special Olympics Bowling event hosted at Viking Elementary

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School hosted a local grades K - 12+ Special Olympics Bowling afternoon recently.Most elementary students not...

Nicolette T house lighting display is the second winner in the City’s Christmas lights contest and won $25 in Pelican Bucks for the hard work.

Pelican Rapids area holiday lights shine bright

January 1, 2026

Second winner announced in residential light contestBehind every twinkling light and glowing tree is a ladder, cold fingers, and a little holiday...

Henery F. Ditterich

January 1, 2026

Henry Francis Ditterich, age 77 of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, December 22, 2025.He is survived by his wife,Mary;...

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Turning the Page: A New Chapter at The Press

January 1, 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, there’s a particular stillness that settles over our town this time of year that invites reflection. The storefronts...

FROM MY VIEWPOINT: God’s Country... No better place to wind down a...

January 1, 2026

When I saw the employment notice for a news position at the Pelican Rapids Press, I jumped at the opportunity. Newspaper work…in a recreational...

PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2025

December 24, 2025

-PELICAN RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESNOVEMBER 25, 2025Call to OrderMayor Mayor Frazier called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF FILINGS FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS

December 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given that filings will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 and will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday January 13, 2026 for the following offices at the...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NORWEGIAN GROVE

December 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given, that a Town Election will be held in the Township of Norwegian Grove, Otter Tail County, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 10th day of March...

Pelican boys dominate in Rapids battle Vikings romp past Park...

January 1, 2026

Coming off their first loss of the season Saturday against Henning, the Pelican Rapids boys basketball team had little time to regroup as they hosted the Park Rapids...

Special Olympics Bowling event hosted at Viking Elementary

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School hosted a local grades K - 12+ Special Olympics Bowling afternoon recently.Most elementary students not...

Miguel Torres heading down the court to attack the Frazee Hornets.

PHOTOS COURTESY
NATE MCRAE

Viking boys dominate with 6-1 record

January 1, 2026

The Pelican Rapids Vikings boys basketball team traveled to Frazee to wrap up their third game in four days. They continued their strong defensive...

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