New laws in Minnesota took effect on July 1 covering various areas including business, economic development, education, and employment. Homeowners’ association ombudsperson and commerce law A new law establishes a common interest community ombudsperson to assist unit owners and associations in understanding their rights and resolving disputes.  Additional provisions include access to free water at large events and new regulations… Read More

OTC Relay for Life kicks of Friday night in Perham The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County (July 11) is right around the corner, and several events will take place in the this week, leading up to the big event.   On Sunday and Monday, Perham was decked out in purple, in an event called… Read More

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish. If enacted via a rulemaking process, the change would not become effective until… Read More

Wolf Lake Fire Department has responded to 31 calls for service in 2025 By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council has taken action, during its Tuesday, June 10, regular monthly meeting, to repair the liquor store and warming house roofs. The council passed a motion to accept a $6,500 bid from Monty Lake to repair the… Read More

Input sought for several Otter Tail County lakes  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the Minnesota DNR reviews all existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. All new special regulations are… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada. Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum D19-8-5 says travelers towing or transporting boats, trailers and water-related equipment at any border crossing must ensure that these items are free of AIS;… Read More

The Minnesota Beef Council, in partnership with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Top of the Class program—a year-long professional development opportunity designed to build confident, effective advocates for the beef industry. Applications opened July 1 and will be accepted through September 4, 2025. Participants selected for this unique program… Read More

Widseth is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking a golden milestone since it was first created in 1975 by civil engineers Dick Widseth, Howard Smith, and Don Nolting in Crookston, Minn. The original mission of Widseth Smith Nolting, now known simply as Widseth, was to meet the engineering needs of rural communities like Crookston. Since… Read More

Ratz earns academic honors at UND More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students, including Elsie Ratz of Frazee, have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester President’s Roll of Honor. To qualify for the UND President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 7, 2020 Sophia Strand was presented a national award for her community service, a journey she began several years ago. The 13-year-old received The Prudential Spirit of Community Award on June 4. She explained that typically the award is presented in front of the student body at one’s school before the… Read More