October 7-12, is National 4-H Week. Otter Tail County is proud to celebrate the 4-H youth who significantly impact the community while stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. The 4-H youth development program provides hands-on experiences that empower youth to “learn by doing,” encouraging them to experiment, innovate, and think independently…. Read More

Art comes in many forms and is a cherished creative outlet throughout our lifetime. To that end, the Cormorant Area Art Club (CAAC) was originally founded in 1998 by Cormorant area resident DeVaughn Kolke along with other motivated artists who shared the vision of promoting arts in the area. In June of 2003, the CAAC… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 8, 2019 Wolf Lake resident Terry Beck knows how important grieving the loss of a loved one is, and how hard it can be for children. “When I was 12 my sister died,” Beck recalled. “She was 21. She had complications from childbirth. The baby had its chord wrapped around its… Read More

Schoeneberger graduates from Marquette University This past summer, Paul Schoeneberger of Vergas graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schoeneberger earned a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,600 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition… Read More

Induction ceremony held on Saturday in Frazee Four new inductees into the Frazee-Vergas High School Hall of Fame were honored during a special ceremony on Saturday night in Frazee. The induction ceremony, which honored Luke Pfeifer, Alexis Tappe, the 1999 Frazee Hornet wrestling team and the 1983 Frazee girls basketball team, was held at the… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: The Hornet varsity football team improved to 3-3 overall with a 26-24 win over the Roseau Rams on Friday night. With the win, the Hornets are still in contention for a home playoff game. Right: Homecoming Queen Hailee Olson and King Carter Sonnenberg toss candy to kids during Friday’s parade. Middle… Read More

Becker County Board recently declined to pursue new regional park at Toad Mountain By Robert Williams Editor After voting unanimously to not pursue the purchase of the Toad Mountain project at the September 17 Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting, the county has decided to put the project back on the commissioners’ agenda to discuss potentially receiving… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Kids were able to learn some old school skills during a traditional rope making session at the Vergas ballfield during the 3rd Hairyman Festival Saturday afternoon. For more pictures and information about the Hairman Festival in Vergas check out page 14.

MnDOT approves downtown Frazee park mural, kiosk By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority and City Administrator Stephanie Poegel continue to work on the Frazee city sign on U.S. Highway 10 eastbound. Plans are to replace the older sign with one that matches the sign on westbound Highway 10 at the Otter Tail County… Read More

Shannon signing copies at The Backyard Station in Frazee Oct. 5 By Robert Williams Editor Terry Shannon always wanted to work in law enforcement and he has detailed a quarter-century from a beat cop in Moorhead to County Sheriff and Perham’s Chief of Police with tales that stretch from the hilarious to “scary as hell” in his new… Read More