By Chad Koenen Publisher In his first, and possibly last loon call contest, Nick Johnson was able to be the last “loony” caller on Saturday afternoon. Throughout the contest Johnson joked around with the emcee, judges and the approximately 100 people in attendance  while on stage. Though he has never entered a loon call contest before, Johnson… Read More

Free family events all weekend long By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter In some of the last few weeks before summer season is officially over, Vergas’ Looney days celebration takes place August 11-14 for all the family to enjoy one of the final summer weekends together.  “It’s really important to bring people to the community and bring families together,” said… Read More

New 24-hour fitness center opens for business Aug. 8 By Robert Williams Editor Altona Square in Vergas is coming to life and Lakes Fit 24-hour Fitness Center was the first business to open its doors for business on Monday, Aug. 8. Lakes Fit is a 24-hour fitness center with modern and cutting edge workout equipment, along with a… Read More

New event was one of the biggest successes of Turkey Days By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Sold out in just two weeks, designer purse bingo was one of the greatest hits of Turkey Day weekend. Bringing in 350 community members and supporters from surrounding towns, the last-minute fundraiser brought in copious amounts of money to support the Frazee-Vergas… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Annett “Anna” Christensen, 46, garnered standing ovations during multiple stage appearances as Honorary Miss Frazee during this year’s pageant ceremony. The title was a dream of Christensen’s that her family made come true by crowning her at a recent family reunion of her 10 siblings. Christensen never misses the Miss Frazee pageant and this… Read More

Family comes together for pageant By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter In light of family gatherings, Marcella George ran for Miss Frazee this past Turkey Days weekend and took the crown in the day-long competition.  “I was thinking more of the future and wanted to make sure I was doing the best I could with obtaining scholarships and Miss… Read More

Boy nearly drowns in Sand Lake A 70-year-old Elbow Lake motorcyclist was killed in a crash on County Road 4 southwest of Vergas Monday, Aug. 1. George Hough was eastbound on County Road 4 when he drifted over the centerline and entered the northernmost ditch, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcycle continued through… Read More

Miss Wolf Lake encourages pageants on young girls By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter During last year’s Wolf Lake Harvest Festival, Desarae Kohrs was crowned Miss Wolf Lake after a long day of interviews, dancing, and dress changing.  ¶  “I’ve always looked up to the other princesses and been inspired by them,” she said. “I wanted to be… Read More

5-year-olds (40 pounds) 1. Zeeva Rousa, 18.25 feet 2. Eden Adams 14.5 ft. 3. Griffin Hukriede 13.5 feet 6-year-olds (40 pounds) 1. Grayson Dahlgren – full pull 2. Rosie Anderson 17.75 feet 3. Fisher Landin 12.25 feet 7-year-olds (40, 80, 120 pounds) 1. Noah Bachmann 3 full pulls 2. Jacob Korczak full, full, 21-feet 3. Grayden Prellwitz full, full, 20-feet 8-year-olds (80, 120, 160 pounds) 1. Zoey Graham… Read More

Future road projects will see more quality control By Robert Williams Editor After making revisions from public input in July, West Central Initiative community planner Celeste Koppe presented the latest version of the Vergas comprehensive plan that was approved unanimously at the city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Koppe worked with the Vergas Economic Development Authority/HRA on a… Read More