Rooftop inspection needed prior to removal By Robert Willams Editor The demolition of the Sanders Oil Company and the former Seip Drug building is getting closer to happening according to discussions at the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) Tuesday, March 28. Community Economic Development Associates’ consultant Don Lorsung was inside the former Seip building with Excavating Contractor… Read More

Cancer survivor in pursuit of a Dream Chopper By Robert Willams Editor Frazee native and Class of 1981 graduate Bill Bunnis is attempting to earn a dream chopper build through a veterans fundraiser while in recovery from prostate cancer. Dream Chopper supports Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) in their mission to provide resources and services promoting… Read More

New water source for watercraft rinse station in Perham By Robert Williams Editor Planning continues to connect the Heart of the Lakes trail, a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail connecting the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park, with the city of Vergas and Dent. Tuesday, the Otter Tail Board of Commissioners… Read More

Brad Bachmann’s influence carries family forward By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent A whiteboard at Lakes Processing in Detroit Lakes holds a vital message: “Team: Two or more people working together for a common goal! Team Lakes Processing works here.” “Mom (Sarah Bachmann) wrote that seven or eight years ago, when me and my brothers got in a… Read More

Tire deflation devices used to stop vehicle from fleeing Bobby James Newborn, 20 of East Grand Forks, was arrested for Fleeing a Police Officer, felony Possession of Marijuana, and outstanding felony warrants Tuesday, March 28, after a high speed chase that began in Frazee. At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Tuesday, a state trooper asked for assistance… Read More

Charges stem to allegations against a minor Jeremiah Richard Dahring, of Frazee, has been charged with felony first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. Dahring, 36, was also charged with felony privacy interference through the use of cell phone cameras, hidden cameras. Dahring is accused of sexual offenses against a girl under… Read More

By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative The White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) was founded by Winona LaDuke in 1989, with the mission “to facilitate the recovery of the original land base of the White Earth Indian Reservation while preserving and restoring traditional practices of sound land stewardship, language fluency, community development, and strengthening our spiritual and… Read More

Company hosted anniversary events during Maple Syrup Fest By Robert Willams Editor This April will mark the one-year anniversary of Summers Construction Design Center in Vergas and a lot can change in a year. “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Joy Summers said. “I can’t put into words exactly what I thought this business would… Read More

Children can learn about food sources, growing food  at museum in Fergus Falls By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative Otter Cove Children’s Museum, in the heart of Fergus Falls, is a wondrously whimsical space adorned with vibrantly colored installations from several local artists, depicting local scenery and wildlife.   Katie Ganoe is the Executive Director of Otter Cove…. Read More