Ukrainian refugee family finds safety in Pelican Rapids

Photo by: U.S. State Department
Photo by: U.S. State Department

(Pelican Rapids, MN) -- A Ukrainian refugee family is finding safety in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.

Olesia Zlochevsa, her husband, and children escaped the Ukrainian city of Chernihiy near the Russian border that has faced severe damage. Residents of Pelican Rapids have welcomed the family after their arduous journey to the United States.

The family has said they like Minnesota so far and are happy to receive so much support.