By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority/Housing and Redevelopment Authority (EDA/HRA) continued discussions on the future of the tax forfeited lots of the Sunny Oaks development located off West Hill Street on Dianne Avenue during the monthly meeting Tuesday, June 6. Otter Tail County currently owns the 11 lots after receiving them from the state…. Read More

Minnesota Fieros Forever car club made a dream come true By Chris Kliewer Special to the Forum It is an absolutely incredible feeling to be in the presence of someone experiencing true joy and happiness, to the point that they cannot contain it.  We’re members of the Minnesota Fieros Forever car club, one of the oldest Fiero-specific organizations… Read More

County board approves Frazee bridge redecking bid By Robert Williams Editor Becker County District Judge Gretchen Thilmony gave a Drug Court update and asked for the commissioners’ continued support of the program that began in 2006. The Drug Court is combined between Becker and Clay counties. “Obviously, the one thing you want when someone is charged and convicted,… Read More

Plan assesses natural hazards in Becker County Becker County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an opportunity to share their ideas on how to reduce local impacts in the future.  The Becker County Office of… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Planned installations at the two railroad crossings in town began on Wednesday, June 7. The installations are part of the coming Quiet Zone, a railroad section where train crews do not routinely sound the horn at highway crossings. Establishing Quiet Zones is a minimum 18-month process with the Federal Railroad Administration site…. Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The water and sand areas of the Long Lake beach in Vergas will be closed through Wednesday, June 14 for treatment of weeds. The picnic and park areas will remain open.

The mill at Phelps Mill Park is open to the public once again.  Set on the mill’s loading dock with the sounds of the Otter Tail River in the background, over 150 people celebrated the restoration efforts of the mill. Friends of Phelps Mill welcomed visitors to tour the mill. Otter Tail County thanked those who… Read More

Acknowledging the vital role that family and other support persons play in the care and well-being of our patients, Essentia Health is updating guidelines for hospital visitors. Notably, we no longer will enforce limits on the number of visitors in most hospital inpatient units, nor will there be set visitor hours in our hospitals. We will… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum June 14, 2018 A group of horseback riders from the Frazee/Detroit Lakes area enjoyed their annual trip to Sheyenne Oaks campgrounds south of Leonard, N.D. this past weekend. Beautiful scenery and  some riding challenges exist tin the Sheyenne National Grasslands. The Vergas Community Club, in conjunction with the National Winer Dog Racing Association… Read More

The Minnesota FFA Association has named Dr. Lavyne Rada as its new Executive Director.  Rada assumed the role of Executive Director on Monday, June 5.  She brings experience in FFA and agricultural education to this role where she will be working with Minnesota FFA members, agriculture teachers, and numerous stakeholders. With Dr. Rada being an integral part of… Read More