More than 80% of students in the Pelican Rapids sixth grade class had their nature-themed drawings or paintings incorporated into the mural, and students also voted on what they wanted the mural to say: “Welcome to Pelican Rapids.”
The Otter Tail County Historical Society is sponsoring a tour of historic downtown Pelican Rapids on Friday, July 16, 7 p.m. Cost is $6, meet in front of the public library.
Join Chris Schuelke as he leads you through downtown exploring the buildings, people and stories that makes Pelican Rapidsâ history so unique. Unlike many communities of similar size, much of Pelican Rapidsâ downtown retains its historical integrity. For this tour we will focus on four buildings designed by well known Minnesota architect Charles Sedgwick.
We will also hear stories from oral histories collected by Marguerite Andrews. Stories that are touching, humorous, and uncomfortable but always informative.Thanks to Margueriteâs interviews we know the inside scoop on the dead horse incident at the Diamond Jubilee parade, how illegal liquor was brought into town, the exploits of town constable Herm Sleeted and peopleâs fear following the Rodne Gilberts murder.