The Bridge Center

06/02/2026

We need you!

Adult Interest & Getting to Know You Form The Youths × The Bridge Center The Youths in Pelican Rapids are building a mentorship program and inviting adults from our community to be part of it. We believe that anyone can be a mentor if they care about young people, are willing to listen, and show up...

06/01/2026

Hello Neighbors 👋🏼

Last week Project Manager Celeste spent some time with Morgan Solberg from Solberg Insurance Agency next to The Bridge.

Morgan and her husband Brad own the agency that moved to town about a year ago. Morgan previously worked in sports medicine and also runs a martial arts business. We love meeting our neighbors on the block! ☀️

06/01/2026

A group of Pelican Rapids teens has found a temporary place to gather while the future The Bridge Center continues to take shape.

The Youths_PR are meeting in the former Brown Eyed Susan’s building, where they are painting, adding activities and making the space their own while preserving a mural by local artist Paul Johnson. The story looks at how the temporary home is helping teen leaders stay connected as they plan for what comes next.

Pictured here are a few members of the group taking a pause from painting: Ava Pixley, Lluvia Deluna Julsrud, and Dominic Deluna Julsrud.

Read all about it in The Press, on newsstands now and always online at PelicanRapidsPress.com!

05/16/2026

Last week Bridge board members Tammy and Judy toured MANNA Food Co-op’s kitchen to plan for the shared community kitchen we’re cooking up at The Bridge. 🥘

Main takeaways: all appliances are on wheels and it’s possible to stage our kitchen’s buildout. Thank you, Ryan, for the tour!

If you are interested in The Bridge Center’s future kitchen or would like to join the Kitchen Committee leading this effort, please comment below or send us a message ☺️

05/12/2026

Hello neighbors! 👋🏼

The Bridge’s Project Manager Celeste spent the morning with Phil, Cyndy, and Mary from Saint Leonard’s. The group toured each facility and discussed their visions for supporting community by providing meaningful gathering spaces in town.

It was great getting to know our neighbors across the street! 🏡

04/25/2026

This week The Youths_PR presented their idea of facilitating lunches between students and teachers to build strong relationships at school.

Principal Januszewski, Dean Kosen, and Counselor Lage were in attendance and asked great questions to inspire a discussion on school absenteeism, student experience, and potentially modifying advisory time.

We love seeing this collaboration between students, teachers, and admin as they strive to continuously improve Pelican Rapids Public Schools. Thank you for this opportunity!l

03/11/2026

Way to go to The Youths_PR! They took 3rd place and won $1,000 yesterday at The America’s Future Summit!

02/25/2026

We’re preparing for construction at The Bridge!

This morning Otto Maki, a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer with The Design Group Inc., and Doug Cannell, Facilities Operations Manager for Otter Tail County, were onsite with Bridge Board member Dan Kramer.

Their work will be used in final construction designs by Widseth for Phase I of construction, which includes renovating the former sanctuary, installing restrooms on the upper and lower levels, and other needs to achieve a certificate of occupancy. Thanks to all involved, and follow us for more updates!

02/18/2026

Our Project Manager Celeste visited the Dunvilla Lion's Club last night to share updates on our building and programming.

What a great group at the Dunn Town Hall! John from Fellowship Christian athletes also shared updates from their org.

Our takeaway: many caring community members in Dunvilla and Pelican Rapids are working hard to support youth and families in the area. Thank you, Lions!!

02/12/2026

A few hours left to join our campaign! See the link in comments to donate. A big THANKS goes out to all who have donated already 💛The Youths_PR