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Pelican Rapids Minnesota Community Guide

Location:

Rapids and Pelican in Pelican Rapids Minnesota

Location of Pelican Rapids Minnesota

Population:

Pelican Rapids (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	2000-2010 Change
Pelican Rapids (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	Actual	Percent
Population	1,835	1,867	1,886	2,374	2,464	+90	+3.79
Land Area (sq. mile)	2.50	2.42	2.46	2.62	2.62	0	0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile)	734.00	771.49	766.67	905.76	940.46	+34.70	+3.79
Housing Units	658	853	844	962	984	+22	+2.29
Households	--	771	768	884	904	+20	+2.26
Persons Per Household	--	2.29	2.31	2.57	2.73	+0.16	+6.23

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km²), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.87%) is water. U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 108 are two of the main routes in the city.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,374 people, 884 households, and 558 families residing in the city. The population density was 905.8 people per square mile (349.8/km²). There were 962 housing units at an average density of 367.0/sq mi (141.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.43% White, 0.72% African American, 1.93% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 1.04% Pacific Islander, 6.76% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.59% of the population.

There were 884 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,232, and the median income for a family was $36,970. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $20,645 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,699. About 9.5% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

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History:

PELICAN RAPIDS, a city in sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 of Pelican Township, was platted in 1872 where the river descends with rapids over drift boulders and incorporated December 10, 1883. The Ojibwe gave to Lake Lida their name of the pelican, spelled Shada by Henry W. Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha, and they applied the same name to the Pelican River from this lake and Lake Lizzie to its junction with the Otter Tail River. W. G. Tuttle, considered its founder, came from New York in 1870 and built a sawmill; O. A. Edward Blyberg, first postmaster from 1872, when it was established, until 1886, first merchant, and first builder of a frame house, was born in Norway in 1850, came to the United States in 1865 and to this community in 1871; he also opened the first drugstore with Frank E. Blodgett; he died in 1921. The village had a Great Northern Railway station in section 27.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Main Street looking north, Pelican Rapids Minnesota, 1910
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Government:

Pelican Rapids City Hall 315 North Broadway PO Box 350 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-6571
Mayor	Wayne Runningen PO Box 350 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-6571
Treasurer	Glenys Ehlert PO Box 350 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-6571
Administrator/Clerk	Donald Solga PO Box 350 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-6571
Council Member	Ben Woessner PO Box 408 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-1066
Council Member	David Gottenborg PO Box 385 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-2133
Council Member	Richard Peterson 224 2nd Avenue NE Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-2241
Council Member	John Waller III 314 4th Street SE Pelican Rapids, MN 56572	(218) 863-5502

Post Office:

US Post Office
25 E Mill Street
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Phone: (218) 863-5201
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.gov

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days 6:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 pm

Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	Otter Tail Power Co	(218) 751-3120
Natural Gas	Great Plains Natural Gas Co	(218) 863-5711
Wastewater	City of Pelican Rapids	--
Water	City of Pelican Rapids	--
Telephone	Loretel	(218) 863-6451
Cable TV	Loretel Cablevision	(800) 642-1306

Major Employers:

Employer	Products/Services	Employees
West Central Turkeys Inc	Poultry Processing	720
Pelican Rapids Schools-ISD 548	Elementary & Secondary Schools	153
Good Samaritan Center	Nursing Care Facilities	96
Meritcare Pelican Rapids	Offices of Physicians (exc. Mental Health Specialists)	92
Lake Region Co-op Electrical	Electric Power Distribution	72
Gerald N Evenson Inc	General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload	70
BTD Manufacturing Inc.	Iron & Steel Forging	49
Attachments International Inc.	Farm Machinery & Equip. Mfg.	25
Bridges Bistro & Tavern	Full-Service Restaurants	n/a
Card Brokers of America	Printing & Writing Paper Merch. Whole.	n/a
City of Pelican Rapids	Other General Government Suppt.	n/a
Larry's Supermarket	Supermarkets & Other Grocery (exc. Convenience) Stores	n/a
Minn-Dak Transport Inc.	General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload	n/a
Pelican Drug	Pharmacies & Drug Stores	n/a
Southtown Citgo	Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores	n/a

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Pelican Rapids Minnesota area

Events:

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Recreation:

Birchwood Golf Course 19711 430th Street Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-6486
Lida Greens Golf Course 22950 State Highway 108 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-1531 Web: www.lidagreensgolf.biz Our nine hole executive course was built to take advantage of the natural lay and hazards of the land and several of our greens and tees provide a spectacular view of Lake Lida.
Maplewood State Park 39721 Park Entrance Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8383 Web: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks /maplewood/index.html Eight major lakes and many ponds offer water lovers places to swim, fish, boat, and simply relax. Lake Lida has a sandy beach and large picnic areas for visitors. Drive along the scenic route to observe the wildlife: the park is host to 150 bird species and 50 species of mammals. The extensive trail system attracts hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers.
Rolling Hills Golf Course 49930 County Highway 9 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2214 The 9-hole "Rolling Hills" course at the Rolling Hills Golf Course facility in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota features 2,740 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 35 and it has a slope rating of 108. Designed by Jimmy Flem, the Rolling Hills golf course opened in 1966. Cyrill Flem manages the course as the Owner/Manager/Superintendent.

Lakes:

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Lake info	Lake Map
Beers	267
Big Cormorant	3421
Crystal	1412
Elbow	91
Franklin	1087
Grass	70
Grove	n/a	n/a
Helgeson	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ida	580
Jacobs	103
Lida	n/a	n/a
North Lida	5513
South Lida	775
Lizzie	4035
Olaf	143
Pelican	3986
Pete	n/a	n/a	n/a
Prairie	1016
Sand	124
Star	4453
Sybil	706
Tamarack	392
Twenty-One	122

Health Care:

Meritcare Clinic
211 E Mill Street
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Phone: (218) 863-6100
Toll Free: (800) 228-8685
Web: www.meritcare.com

MeritCare Health System is a not-for-profit integrated health care system headquartered in Fargo, N.D. Founded in the early 1900s as Fargo Clinic and St. Luke's Hospital, MeritCare has a rich 100-year history of community involvement and social accountability, including patient-focused care, regional outreach and the commitment to serve all who enter our doors.

Meritcare Clinic, Pelican Rapids Minnesota

Schools:

Pelican Rapids ISD 548 310 S Broadway PO Box 642 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5910 Fax: (218) 863-5915 Web: www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us
Viking Elementary School 1 Viking Drive Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-2911 Grades K-6 512 Students
Pelican Rapids High School 310 S Broadway Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5910 Grades 7-12 577 Students

Churches:

Assembly of God Church 112 1st Street NE Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5642 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Calvary Evangelical Free Church 101 10th Avenue SE PO Box 365 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-2476 Web: www.calvaryefreechurch.com Pastor: Bob Satterlie Sunday Worship: 9:30 am
Central Lutheran Church 38953 County Highway 3 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8743 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Faith Lutheran Church 423 S Broadway PO Box 386 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-2926 Pastor: Roger L Rotvold Sunday Worship:
First Congregational Church 25 1st Avenue NE Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-1862 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Grove Lake Lutheran Church 17511 470th Street Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-4273 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 10th Avenue S Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-1897 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Pelican Rapids Baptist Church 300 2nd Street NW Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-1626 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
St. Leonard Catholic Church 36 1st Avenue NE Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5161 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic 20996 County Highway 20 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2502 Pastor: Sunday Worship:
Trinity Lutheran Church 315 E Mill Street Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-2424 Web: www.pelicanrapidstrinity.com Pastor: Laurie Skow-Anderson Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Media:

Pelican Rapids Press
29 W Mill Street
PO Box 632
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Phone: (218) 863-1421
Fax: (218) 863-1423

Weekly paper published on Wednesdays with a circulation of 2713

Motels:

Cormorant Inn & Suites 10510 County Highway 5 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 439-3535
Pelican Motel 900 N Broadway Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-3281 Web: www.pelicanrapidsmotel.com Sixteen smoking and non-smoking rooms

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Resorts:

Bayview Shores Resort 20393 S Pelican Drive Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2426
Cross Point Resort 39870 Cross Point Lane Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8593 Web: www.crosspointresort.com Cross Point Resort is on South Lake Lida with easy access to North Lida as well. We have 48 acres which gives you plenty of room for nature hikes and sight seeing, and the view from our beach is Minnesota's beautiful Maplewood State Park. Peace and quiet surrounds us, yet we are only a few miles from Pelican Rapids.
Crystal Lida Resort & RV Park 26389 County Highway 4 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8155 Web: www.crystallidaresort.com Whether you want a peaceful and quiet getaway, fishing on one of Ottertail County's top Walleye lakes, biking, golfing, or shopping, Crystal Lida Resort is the place for you!
End of the Road Resort 14146 N Beach Point Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2365‎
Jacob's Cove 23163 State Hwy 108 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-4281 Web: www.jacobscove.com We have (3) 2-Bedroom Units...(one is an upstairs unit) and (2) 3-bedroom units on the shore of the 6,400 acre Lake Lida, just 4 miles east of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota on Hwy 108 E. There are picnic tables, grills (gas and charcoal), an open area with a fire ring with wood for bonfires, fish cleaning area, tubes, and lake swimming. We have a sandy bottom swim area with a swim raft.
Lake Lizzie Shores Resort 47627 E Lake Lizzie Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5900 Web: www.lakelizzieshores.com For four generations, Lake Lizzie Shores has been helping guests create memories like these that fill your everyday life with sparkle and fun. We hope you visit soon and start creating your own memories at Lake Lizzie Shores Resort and Campground.
Lakeside on Lida Resort 23479 430th Street Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8942 Web: www.lakesideonlida.com If you are looking for an ideal place for a family vacation, you will find such a place at Lakeside on Lida Resort. We are located just five miles east of Pelican Rapids on the west central shore of Lake Lida in Ottertail County.
Leisure Lane Resort 20473 Leisure Drive Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-4490 Web: www.leisurelaneresort.com Discover a quiet, unhurried way of life at Leisure Lane Resort nestled in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota on Prairie Lake. Leisure Lane Resort offers a multitude of activities and lots of ways to relax.
Loghaven Resort 26199 County Highway 4 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8123
Maple Beach Resort 23532 State Highway 108 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-5248 We are a cozy family resort that emphasizes discovery of the outdoors and the staple bait, we have a small store with groceries, a library and a restaurant that serves hamburgers.
Northshore Resort 26384 County Highway 4 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8043
Solinger's Resort 41569 Dawn Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-4285 Web: www.solingersresort.com We offer fifteen clean and attractive housekeeping cottages on spacious, well-kept grounds. Solinger's is a family resort with clean, sandy swimming and play areas, boats, fishing, and peaceful surroundings. Located on Lake Lida in Otter Tail County, four miles east of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Swanie's Resort & Campground 12668 County Highway 5 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2583

Campgrounds:

Crystal Lida Resort & RV Park 26389 County Highway 4 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 863-8155 Web: www.crystallidaresort.com Whether you want a peaceful and quiet getaway, fishing on one of Ottertail County's top Walleye lakes, biking, golfing, or shopping, Crystal Lida Resort is the place for you!
Pelican Hills RV Park 20098 S Pelican Drive Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-3726 Toll Free: (800) 430-2267 Web: www.pelicanhillspark.com Pelican Hills RV Park with 175 sites is primarily a Seasonal Campground and RV Park. A limited number of sites are available by the Day, Week or Month. Call for availability.
Tony's Campground 10682 E Lake Ida Lane Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: (218) 532-2537