Pelican Rapids, MN Population 2374

"World's Largest Pelican"

Pelican Rapids is located at the intersection of State Highway 59 and State Highway 108 in the NW corner of Ottertail County.

Like so many early communities, Pelican Rapids looked to the railroad for growth and while the railroad did extend north to Pelican Rapids from Fergus Falls, it never continued northward and remained a dead line until it was removed. Since then, Pelican Rapids has gained in agricultural strength with their turkey processing plant. Pelican Rapids is also home to the "World's Largest Pelican", Pelican Pete.

Pelican Rapids School District # 548 offers their over 1000 students a small student to teach ratio, after-school enrichment programs, extracurricular activities and college courses at the High School level.

Points of Interest:

Maplewood State Park is located on State Highway 108 just 7 miles east of Pelican Rapids. The park offers all types of summer and winter outdoor activities.

Back in 1931 just north of Pelican Rapids the remains of a 15 year old girl were discovered. Determined to be 10,000 years old, it is America's oldest human skeleton.

Among the many community events Pelican Rapids celebrates, locals enjoy the annual Turkey Days, which includes a street dance, turkey barbeque and parade. See other Pelican Rapids events.

And let's not forget about the lakes. Pelican Rapids is surrounded by some of the best Minnesota lakes including North & South Lida, Lizzie, Crystal, Prairie, Rush and Franklin.

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