Vergas HRA pleased at development’s progress By Robert Williams Editor One thing can be said about the monthly meeting agendas of the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) / Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and that is more chatter about the Sunny Oaks development lots for sale. It’s been going on for years, but in the past month something has… Read More

County to proceed with Master Plan By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board voted 3-2 in favor of accepting an anonymous donation up to $52,000 to complete of a Master Plan on the Toad Mountain project going against the Sept. 17 resolution to shut down the project completely at the Tuesday Oct. 1 Commissioners meeting. The… Read More

Local donation benefits Tate family By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas junior varsity volleyball and football programs combined to raise nearly $5,000 through the Hornets for a Cure fundraiser. All proceeds ($4,800) were donated to local charity Stand By Me Foundation. Founded by the Helmers family during their son Vincent’s treatment for brain cancer, Stand By Me supports… Read More

Participants attended two-day training in Fergus Falls On September 26 and 27, law enforcement professionals and social workers came together in Fergus Falls for a comprehensive Coordinated Response Training to enhance collaborative efforts between the two fields. The event was made possible by the Medica County Innovation Fund.  Marie Ridgeway, a renowned Trauma Treatment Specialist and… Read More

Contributed photo The Vergas Event Center received a $15,000 donation from T.I.P for the continuation of remodeling the event center kitchen. Vanessa Perry, Vergas Community Club Representative of the Vergas Event Center Advisory Board, arranged for the donation to the Vergas Event Center. Pictured above: Vergas Event Center Advisory Board Members: Deb Jacoby – Lion’s… Read More

Midwest Bank of Detroit Lakes has announced the promotion of Dani Ketter to Commercial Loan Officer. She has been with Midwest Bank for eight years in a number of positions and most recently held the position of Consumer Loan Officer. Ketter lives in Frazee with her husband and their son. Midwest Bank is a locally owned, independent… Read More

Application deadline is December 31 The deadline for homebuilders to apply to the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is December 31, 2024. Approved applicants would have until the end of 2025—one year after approval—to begin construction on their new home. The Property Tax Rebate Program provides financial support for the construction of a… Read More

Contributed photo Marcia Thompson was honored after announcing her retirement. Marcia served 27 years with the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office working in the Records Department. Marcia spent a majority of her career working in the civil division, and most recently as the office manager.

By Matthew Johnson Reporter Wolf Lake is one third of the way to reaching its $30,000 fundraising goal to make the necessary repairs to the Wolf Lake Community Hall and the Wolf Lake warming house at the base of the Wolf Lake sledding hill. The Lakes Community Cooperative (LCC) store in Wolf Lake, along with its partner… Read More

Mark, Mike and Kristine Spadgenske, proud owners of the Spadgenske Dairy Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).  The decade-old program is a voluntary opportunity that certifies farmers taking the lead in instigating conservation-minded practices to protect water quality. The Spadgenskes’ 1,500-plus acre dairy farm achieved certification… Read More