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

Stelzer offers guidance during changing times at UCI By Robert Williams Editor United Community Insurance Agent Rita Stelzer has three decades of experience in providing insurance coverage and advises her customers to routinely review their policies as costs rise in both the housing and automobile markets. Those rising costs are definitely affecting insurance premiums. “There are… Read More

Rebiskie balances family time, career By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Kris Wothe Rebiskie departed from Ireland one day before St. Patrick’s Day, but that didn’t dim the country’s beauty and charm. Her memories of green rolling fields dotted with sheep are just as enjoyable, and the perfectly-plated Guinness stew served at a pub on her last evening overseas… Read More

Teacher, students talk ag education needs at school By Robert Willams Editor This year’s 31st annual Ag in the Classroom Day at Frazee-Vergas Elementary School had a more impactful feel with the growing need at the high school for more agricultural and technology-based instructors.  At the March school board meeting, the board approved a 0.5 position… Read More

Lifelong connections lead new director back to youth center By Robert Willams Editor On Monday, April 3, CornerStone Community and Youth Center will have a new executive director in Frazee native Mackenzie Hamm. Hamm has a lifelong connection to the former Frazee United Methodist Church that houses CornerStone, as a member of the congregation since childhood.  “This was… Read More

Perham’s iconic Mrs. B’s will reopen as Nashes’ Mama T’s By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Pulling up a seat with restaurateurs Lola Bachmann, her daughter Missy Bachmann, Tori Nash and her son Josh Nash feels like sitting down for a family meal. There is a lot of banter, laughter and affection. “This is why I was… Read More

Maple Syrup Demonstration Day to be held at Maplewood State Park By Robert Williams Editor While the weather outside is not the most springlike, the weekend festival season this spring kicks off in Vergas and at Maplewood State Park Saturday, April 1, with the Vergas Maple Syrup Festival. “We really appreciate partnering with Maplewood State Park and… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Robotics, as an activity, makes hockey look like nothing in terms of cost. The cost to compete is eye-opening. Frazee-Vergas high school’s team, Kaotic Robotics, held their lone public fundraiser at the Event Center Saturday, March 25. “The community here is great,” said Lead Mentor Eric Schaefer. “I would do this every year… Read More