Senator Paul Utke announced that he will run for re-election to continue serving the residents of Senate District 5 which includes the communities in Hubbard, Becker, Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. “It has been a great honor to serve our area for the past 10 years,” said Senator Utke.  “But the job is not done. … Read More

West Central Initiative is accepting applications now through Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. for grant funding to support environmental sustainability, social change and civic-engagement projects in our region.  West Central Initiative’s Grants Officer, Amanda Quam, emphasized the importance of these grant opportunities in promoting a healthy and resilient region.  “Environmental sustainability, social change, and civic engagement are… Read More

A new study shows that Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities, like the Perham Resource Recovery Facility (PRRF) operating in Perham, effectively destroy harmful chemicals called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, found in everyday trash. Members of the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) voluntarily paid for the independent study. Barr Engineering worked with Eurofins… Read More

Otter Tail Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) members will gather on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at one of the seven sites around the County to learn about this year’s candidates, debate resolutions for the Party Platform, elect new precinct chairs and select delegates for the upcoming conventions.  “Our precinct caucuses signal the start of the 2026 elections in Minnesota, which… Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library has scheduled a tour of royally special Storytimes featuring former Miss Moorhead and Miss St. Croix Valley 2026, Whitney McClain.  McClain will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors, followed by a fun craft activity for everyone to enjoy. This program is geared for youth ages 4-6, but all… Read More

This January, nonprofit Vitalant is calling on all generous blood donors to be a lifesaver during National Blood Donor Month. Vitalant is grateful for all blood donors who are especially vital at the start of a new year, following the holiday weeks when office and school blood drives are scarce and busy schedules cause a… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum January 26, 2021 When Megan Galligan returned to her counseling job at Frazee High School a few years ago, many of her colleagues and students didn’t recognize her “I lost 100 pounds in nine months,” she said, noting there was no crash diet or surgery involved, and the weight loss itself was… Read More

Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the Dean’s lists for Fall semester 2025. To be included on the Dean’s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least nine credits and meet certain other criteria. Local students named to the list… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Red Willow Heights resident Chris Peluso returned to the city council on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to speak during the open forum against the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) attempt to change the covenants of the development to allow multi-family housing.  ¶  The EDA has consecutive Tuesday meetings coming up on Jan. 20 and… Read More

Officers elected for calendar year 2026 By Robert Williams Editor John Powers, of Applied Insights North, presented a 10-year enrollment projection for Frazee-Vergas schools to the school board at the Monday, Jan. 12 meeting. Highlights of Powers’ data-driven projection include total enrollment expected to decrease 13.1 percent from 810 to 704. Resident student enrollment is expected to… Read More