Cymbaluk takes first in four events at state contest Seven 4-H youth from Becker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 16-19, 2022. This year, 591 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair.  4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 5, 2017 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Evergreen encourages area residents to skip making dinner Saturday, Oct. 7. Instead, pack up the car and take the short drive east on State Highway 87 to the steeple with smiling people and break bread over a hearty meal. About 20 parishioners will serve… Read More

Hintsala is a family medicine specialist with obstetrics Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes is proud to welcome Dr. Elaina Hintsala, a family medicine specialist with obstetrics. “I was lucky enough to train with Essentia during residency in Duluth, Minnesota,” said Dr. Hintsala. “I felt supported in the system and excited about the opportunities they provided, so… Read More

Close friend maintains under the stress of knowing By Robert Williams Editor The report of a Detroit Lakes couple found dead on Tuesday, Sept. 27, was shocking to many people and later brought to forefront what the real meaning of friendship is, how difficult carrying the burden of a difficult secret is and the communal empathy… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor Frazee High School senior Carson Maneval wanted his final high school Homecoming football game to be a special one. While the game was on the road in Underwood, both Rockets and Frazee players came together to turn a big win for the Hornets into a top news story Friday night. “It was an… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor The City of Vergas agreed to rent the space above the liquor store, formerly the Attic Shoppe, to JoAnne Knuttila, who will be opening A Step Up, a thrift boutique and alterations business. Knuttila was at the September city council meeting and presented changes needed for the space including painting and redoing the… Read More

Contributed photo Frazee High School inducted the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame class on Saturday, Sept. 24. Inductees included Jack Longfors, Howie Kangas, Alicia Oswald, Dave Trautman and the 2003 wrestling team. 

Local Utilities, the Izaak Walton League, and West Central Climate Action are hosting an electric vehicle (EV) event that will feature a ride and drive on Saturday, Oct.15, at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. People interested in learning about the benefits and performance of an EV will be able to test drive various models for… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Teams compete during the Vergas Liquor Store’s Bean Bag Tournament during Saturday’s Hairyman Festival. Below right: The band Whiskey Business performs onstage during the Hairyman Festival in Vergas Saturday afternoon. Below left: United Axe Throwing Company sponsored a throwing cage for Hairyman Festival attendees to try their aim with a blade… Read More

Dispose of yard waste properly Although it’s not even officially fall yet, Otter Tail County recycling staff have already encountered substantial amounts of yard waste such as acorns, leaves and grass clippings contaminating recyclable materials that come to the Recycling Center for processing.  Yard waste does not belong in recycling bins or refuse containers and is… Read More