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🌱 What happens to 911 ambulance service if Ringdahl leaves Pelican Rapids?

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What happens to 911 ambulance service if Ringdahl leaves Pelican Rapids?

Also on today's calendar: Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Otter Tail County Works to Keep EMS in Pelican Rapids (kfgo.com) — Emergency medical service in the Pelican Rapids area is at risk as Ringdahl Ambulance plans not to renew its primary service area license, citing financial challenges. In response, Otter Tail County commissioners are pursuing a special service district and working with nearby townships and cities to keep reliable 911 coverage in place for local residents.
   

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    Thursday July 2
  • Breakfast @VES
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
    7:45 am
    • Monday July 6
  • Speed & Strength
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. PRHS Downstairs Weightroom
    6:00 am
  • Breakfast @VES
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
    7:45 am
  • Breakfast @PRHS
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday July 7
  • Speed & Strength
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. PRHS Downstairs Weightroom
    6:00 am
  • Breakfast @VES
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
    7:45 am
  • Breakfast @PRHS
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday July 8
  • Speed & Strength
    Pelican Rapids Public School Dist. PRHS Downstairs Weightroom
    6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just saw this posted on FaceBook and wanted to share it here as well for visibility.
    Hoping the dog is able to find his owner soon! (Nextdoor Pelican Lake)
  • Hormel Foods Corporation posted a job opening for Jennie-O - Associate Maintenance Technician, Pelican Rapids, MN (2026) in Pelican Rapids. Apply here.
  • Pelican Valley Senior Living posted a job opening for Resident Assistant - Full Time Days in Pelican Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelican Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Fergus Falls State Hospital tour to explore complex past (valleynewslive.com)
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  • Another round of storms possible, heat advisory issued for southern Red River Valley (inforum.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pelican Rapids

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