By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Correspondent For Dwight Kumara of Menahga, serving in the military was something that was “just in him” and he knew he needed to go when Uncle Sam called his number in the draft.  ¶  “I wouldn’t have had to go,” he said, “as I was an only child, but I knew I… Read More

Lion Heart Experience aimed at kids’ self-worth By Robert Willams Editor GROW Frazee-Vergas is bringing 2021 Detroit, Michigan Teacher of the Year Joe Vercellino and his Lion Heart Crew for three days in Frazee and Vergas to work with both staff and students on reconnecting students and educators to a sense of worth. GROW Frazee-Vergas is a… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Vergas treasurer/city clerk Julie Lammers is one of four finalists for the Pelican Rapids city administrator position. Lammers has been employed by the City of Vergas for over 11 years. She served as the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Pelican Rapids for 16 years prior and currently lives in Pelican Rapids. Ms…. Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The noon hour crowd shops at the 44th annual Frazee Lions Club Craft and Vendor Show at the elementary school Saturday, Oct. 29.

Gift card for those that give blood through Nov. 22 The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially those with… Read More

Fish was caught on Green Lake in Kandiyohi County An angler caught a one pound 12-ounce hybrid sunfish from Green Lake in Kandiyohi County that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified as tying the weight-based state record. The record fish’s weight ties that of a hybrid sunfish caught from the Zumbro River in 1994…. Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library is bringing back a fan-favorite drawing instructor in a virtual event offered on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will return virtually to offer another fun drawing class. Rick will show you how to draw Minnesotan monsters, creatures, goblins, ghosts and all things spooky.  The drawing class can be accessed… Read More

The holidays bring many things—gifts, family gatherings, decorating and festivities.  For 2022, they also bring a few updates from the Postal Service for shipping deadlines and temporary pricing changes, as well as new package regulations. The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to domestic addresses and Air/Army Post… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Month. In Minnesota, there are more than 900 children waiting for an adoptive family. Otter Tail County is taking this opportunity to honor those families who adopt and are meeting a direct, urgent need in our communities by providing a safe, loving,… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill As I write this article it is snowing in Western North Dakota and that means our open water season is nearing its final days.   For me I have a final day of November 1 asa that is the day that my boat has to go into its winter storage for the… Read More