100 years ago, September 2, 1926• Man Dies as Result of Auto AccidentThe accident which occurred Sunday, August 22, at Lyden's corner south of town, when the car driven by...

There’s always a lot going on in our parks and city street work, and this month is no exception.City Council members received an update from...

Project funds must be used by September 2027 You might have heard the phrase “money on the table.” It comes from card games where bets or stakes...

A tile game with its origins in China “immigrated” to the U.S, about a century ago—and now has a dedicated and growing group of players in the...

If you rent a house or apartment in Pelican Rapids, you should know that your landlord is required to follow certain rules. A complaint form is...

Changes to the Permanent School Fund could nearly double annual funding distributions to schools, without increasing taxes.The Permanent School...

People say a lot of things about the Minnesota Department of Transportation. At least one of them should be resilient.Tom Pace, project manager...

"It’s hard for me to imagine what life would have been like before today’s technology."Pamela Hovland: This series of reflections on the last 250...

Author Carol Grina welcomed more than 40 children to Sherin Park on Monday for the launch of a new StoryWalk featuring her book “A Day in the Bog...

Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) received the 2026 Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award from American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE),...

Local, area students among 623 graduates from M State campuses The following local students are among the 623 spring 2026 graduates of Minnesota State Community and...

Mayor shares insights on budgeting importance as city prepares fiscal roadmapLiving within one’s financial means should be of utmost importance to...

75 years ago, August 30, 1951• Frayne Stephenson Writes From JapanA portion of a letter received by Pfc. Wallace Stephenson, who is stationed at Arlington, Va., is from his...

Lida Lakes property owners held their 2026 Annual Meeting Aug. 15 at Lida Township Hall. Property owners and members of LLID elected Beth Strinden...

Minnesota public schools are required to request milk bids each year. After reaching out to six providers, the district only received one bid....