By Robert Williams Editor There were two new, but familiar faces introduced at the Vergas City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. Julie Bruhn was officially sworn in as Mayor of Vergas. Bruhn is serving her second term after replacing Dwight Lundgren, who stepped down due to health reasons earlier this summer. Karen Skoyles of Ramstad, Skoyles &… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Both County Road 10 Frazee exits in Otter Tail County and Becker County will see no changes in the coming U.S. Highway 10 resurfacing project scheduled for the summer of 2029.  When asked about both County Road 10 exits and the turn to Eagle Lake Road off the westbound exit officials confirmed there… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor PartnerSHIP 4 Health provided a grant to complete a streets study of the Main Street reconstruction project for Frazee and Becker County to complete reconstruction of the Main Avenue corridor planned for the summer of 2027. City Engineer Chris Thorson presented the findings of the Complete Streets Study Committee and gave an… Read More

Contributed photo Arlene Wilschewski and Eloise Maneval were crowned Looney Days 2025 Queens at Vergas Senior Living during a coronation ceremony on Thursday, July 31.

The Friends of Phelps organization recently received a significant financial donation from the Hurst family, according to a press release from the non-profit organization. Tom and Amy Hurst recently presented the gift in memory of Tom’s mother, Marcelyn Hurst. The amount of the donation was not disclosed. The Hurst family vacationed in Otter Tail County for 40… Read More

New locations in NY Mills and Pelican Rapids By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorized the acceptance of $882,860 in Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects Grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).  This investment will support the renovation of spaces at locations in New York Mills City Center ($382,860) and The… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter “I was shocked,” said Kris Huebsch, a farmer in rural New York Mills, about being named the 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year in Morgan, Minn. on Thursday, Aug. 7. “This spring I got an email from the Otter Tail County Extension, that the Extension County Committee had nominated me, and that… Read More

A high-speed internet connection offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, connection and community impact. Yet, to fully realize its wide-reaching potential, this powerful tool requires one essential component: Knowledge. With this in mind, Arvig is launching Digital Life Skills, a new educational initiative aimed at equipping individuals with practical knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Zack and Sara Erickson, center, and staff officially opened their new restaurant in downtown Frazee, Mama’s Pizzeria N Scoops, and were welcomed with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 12, by Frazee Mayor Mike Sharp, City Administrator Stephanie Poegel, City Council and EDA board member Drew Daggett, EDA Consultant Rachael Johnson, Blake… Read More

LAMN Foundation invests 55k to fund scholarships Every day, caregivers across Minnesota bring comfort, dignity, and compassion to older adults. Many dream of advancing their skills, earning a degree, or stepping into leadership—yet the cost of education can put those dreams out of reach. The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation changes that. Through our annual scholarship program, we… Read More