Production will feature first full tap dance number By Robert Williams Editor The cast and crew of the Frazee-Vergas High School Fall Musical are making a departure from last year’s “Little Mermaid,” delving into a rousing underdog story inspired by the real Newsboys Strike of 1899 in this year’s “Newsies, Jr.” “Newsies Jr.” is an adaptation of… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, has a program that allows Minnesota deer hunters to donate deer carcasses to food shelves and feeding programs. This program provides an excellent source of protein to people in need, while helping reduce local deer populations. “In… Read More

Frazee EDA is reviewing applications for the position By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) has received applications from applicants interested in the open Community Development Coordinator position.  “We have a huge variety of experience,” City Administrator Stephanie Poegel said. The opening was created after the EDA decided if there is a service level agreement with… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor In the opening week of competition, the Frazee-Vergas #4539 KAOTIC Robotics team captured the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference championship, placed second at a follow-up open tournament and had the Team Member of the Year in Aiden King, the Mentor/Coach of the Year in Eric Shaefer and also earned the coveted Team Spirit… Read More

PR dispensary denied on 500-foot park buffer By Robert Williams Editor There are some towns in Minnesota that will struggle trying to fit retail cannabis businesses into their business districts without falling under the restrictive buffer zones of 500 and 1,000-feet designated by state statute. A New York Mills business was denied in August as its location of… Read More

A Frazee man has been charged with felony fourth-degree assault of hospital emergency personnel and misdemeanor underage drinking in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer was dispatched to the AmericInn after a report of an intoxicated man passed out in the motel’s lobby at 1:38 a.m., on Sunday, March 16…. Read More

A Horace, N.D. man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced for stealing a skid steer in late 2024 from Carr’s Tree Service in Ottertail. The sentencing was part of a plea deal with charges of theft and receiving stolen property related to a string of thefts across Otter Tail and Clay Counties in Minnesota and Cass… Read More

Battle Lake man shares signs for identifying a stroke The evening of March 26, 2025, was like any other for 75-year-old Brian Kvebak, who was relaxing downstairs at his lakeside home near Battle Lake, when he heard dishes clanking. “Sally had started loading the dishwasher, and that’s my job!” Brian recalled with a chuckle. He… Read More

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from November 4–11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative to honor and support military veterans. The campaign raises awareness about the unique challenges faced by veterans and highlights the resources available at the… Read More

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce that effective November 2, 2025, Mr. Harold “Brent” Pharis as the Director of the Fargo VA Health Care System. Mr. Pharis is currently serving as the Associate Director of VA Central Iowa Health Care System. “Mr. Pharis has extensive experience and is an outstanding choice to… Read More