Dept. of Health praises Vergas’ protection of city drinking water By Robert Williams Editor Ryan Weibye, of 1156 Frazee Avenue East, had a lengthy conversation with the Vergas City Council and the city attorney regarding lake access from his property, the city easement that was used for construction of the walking/bike trail, the retaining wall and… Read More

District, Community Club to work on bringing pickleball courts to Frazee By Robert Williams Editor As part of Superintendent Terry Karger’s monthly report, Stellher Mental Health Therapist Hailey Brower gave a mental health update to the Frazee-Vergas School Board on Monday, Feb. 10. Brower works for Stellher Human Services and is contracted to the high school… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Julie Bruhn, of Vergas, recently commissioned artists Pat Shannon and Luke Fugere to make a piece of art that could be passed down generations to preserve family history and share the stories and memories of those who came before.   Shannon, a metal artist, potter and co-owner of Forest Edge Gallery in Vergas,… Read More

Otter Tail County the second county in the state for management of septic systems By Robert Williams Editor Land & Resource Management Director Chris LeClair and District Administrator at Otter Tail Water Management District Alex Kvidt presented the 2024 Otter Tail Water Management District Annual Report and Land & Resource Annual Report to the board of… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota Nathan Burr, a member of the Minnesota National Guard, went to a resort near Ely called Veterans on the Lake for the first time in 2019 to reconnect with his wife and two young children, fresh from a year-long deployment in the Middle East.  “I’ve done four deployments but only one with… Read More

Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Minnesota lawmakers have begun considering the potential impact on school funding in the state as President Donald Trump vows to eliminate the federal Department of Education. At a committee hearing last week, staffers with the Minnesota Department of Education said the state is scheduled to receive $1.4 billion from the federal government… Read More

By Kelsey Willardson policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs A farmer’s work is never done. Even in winter, farmers are planning for the next planting season. For many operations, planning ahead includes signing up for federal crop insurance. The deadline to sign up for most types of coverage is March 15, 2025. As weather events become more unpredictable… Read More

Individual section meet set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Friday’s Section 8A championship between the top seeded Frazee Hornets and third seeded United North Central Warriors almost seemed like a foregone conclusion when the section tournament bracket was announce two weeks ago, albeit with a near loss by the Warriors to second seeded Fosston-Bagley earlier on Friday. … Read More

By Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota People who sell baked goods, jams and jelly, and other foods they make at home without a license would be allowed to sell more with fewer restrictions under a change being considered at the Minnesota Capitol. Since 2015, Minnesota has allowed the sale of homemade products that are shelf-stable without refrigeration. Known… Read More

Free online funding course available Homeowners with septic systems understand the significant investment they have made in their subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) or septic systems. Proper maintenance is essential to protect that investment and ensure and preserve underground water quality. To assist homeowners in understanding and maintaining their systems, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling… Read More