By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County Commissioners set a public hearing date for a Subordinate Service District (SSD) in the Pelican Rapids Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Primary Service Area for Monday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Pelican Rapids High School. The Service Area includes a large portion of the Vergas area. The… Read More

The League of Women Voters announced area candidate forums that will be held prior to this year’s election. The Frazee candidate forum will be held at the Event Center Monday, Oct. 5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the forum beginning at 6 p.m. Candidates for mayor, the city council and school board will be… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Five artistic interpretations of the scarecrow will be sold to the highest bidders on Saturday, September 19, during the Vergas Back Roads Art Crawl.  Funds raised will be used by the Vergas Arts Club for their many community projects. There are nine stops and 15 participating artists – including Carol Albright… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter Radios have been installed in Wolf Lake’s new $442,485, fully paid for, fire truck and it is ready for use. It is ready for use, but the firefighters with the Wolf Lake Fire Department (WLFD) are not yet ready to fully start using it, reported Wolf Lake Assistant Fire Chief Neil… Read More

4-H youth from across Minnesota showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair, with over 160 demonstrations delivered and over 1,900 general exhibits on display. In a continuation of the virtual state showcase format developed in 2020, over 140 of the exhibits were judged virtually this year. Throughout the year, 4-H… Read More

Perham-Dent Public Schools has launched a new website, 549United.org, to provide residents with factual information about the proposed operating levy that will appear on the ballot this November. The website is designed to help community members learn more about the proposed levy, the new state funding program tied to it, estimated tax impacts and voting… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Discussions on the Long Lake Beach Dock Storage policy that were tabled in August continued at the Vergas City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.  The policy was created after a request from the non-profit North Stars Water Ski Show Team to store their equipment over the winter. The purpose of the… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) is excited to announce the installation of Cloud Coverage, a temporary public art project by Fargo-based artist Tobias Zikmund. Installation of the project took place on August 19, with five large, quilt-inspired banners appearing at public locations throughout New York Mills. An Artist Reception will be held… Read More

Two Cherry Ave. properties face  abatement proceedings in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor ak Shack Owner Jay Estenson spoke to the Frazee City Council about her concerns on the effects of continual road construction in Frazee on downtown businesses, including next year’s Main Avenue project Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Event Center.  ¶  “I’m watching… Read More

Concordia College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, a new partnership designed to create a more affordable and clearer pathway for eligible M State students to complete a bachelor’s degree at Concordia. The M State-Concordia Affordability Pathway is a two-year pilot program and will provide selected eligible students… Read More