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Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Pelican Rapids! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Ottertail Central vs Pelican Rapids
  • Storytime - An Early Literacy Experience at Barnesville Public Library
  • Pelican Rapids, MN at Cormorant Pub

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Friday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelican Rapids

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • JobFest and Resource Fair 2026
    Spies Riverfront Park and Market Pavilion, 117 South Union Avenue, Fergus Falls
    2:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Trinity Lutheran Preschool Enrollment Open
    Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 1150 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls
  • Kaddatz Galleries Opening Reception for Eddie Hamilton
    Kaddatz Galleries, 111 West Lincoln, Fergus Falls
    5:00 pm
  • Golf (pre-register)
    Pebble Lake Golf Course, 1918 Pebble Lake Golf Drive, Fergus Falls
    6:00 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • Structural Building WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series at I94-emr Speedway
    I94-emr Speedway, 2001 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls
    4:00 pm
  • Belonging by Design: A Community Connection Lab
    Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 210 West Cavour, Fergus Falls
    5:30 pm
  • Sunday May 17
  • Fergus Falls Clay Busters Trap Team (pre-register)
    Lakes Area Shooting Center, 19135 250th Street, Fergus Falls
    3:45 pm
  • Monday May 18
  • Intro to Stop Motion (5th - 8th)
    Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of a good company, who can do a small
    retaining wall on a hill by Pelican Rapids, MN Also, does anyone know of a company or person who would want to rent their pontoon for 5 days on… (Nextdoor Prairie Lake)
  • She cleans for us bi-weekly and is open to help with other things too!
    Efficient, on time, hard working and does not waste time getting things done!! (Nextdoor Pelican Lake)
  • Reading & Math, Inc. posted a job opening for Reading Tutor - Teacher in Training Program in Pelican Rapids. Apply here.
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Fergus Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelican Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fergus Falls

Detroit Lakes

  • Minnesota 4-H Event Supports Youth Learning (minnesotaagconnection.com)
  • Unlicensed solicitors accused of pointing phone into Frazee home, advised to stop door‑to‑door visits (dl-online.com)
  • ASK A TROOPER: 'Roundabout Advice' (kfgo.com)

Ok Pelican Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pelican Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pelican Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.