Non-credible zombie threat reported at the school By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Well, I should be caught up now. No more getting jumped at the gas station or ball game about no article in the paper. We did sell our calves the week before to the Bagley Sales Barn so we have less chores to… Read More

The Maplewood Candlelight Ski will again become a reality in 2023. It will be held on Saturday, February 25. Chili will be hot and ready to serve by 5 p.m. and the candles will be lit from 6-8 p.m.  This event increased in size before the pandemic. It is a great time to get outside in… Read More

Tappe shares community-based strategies to help students By Robert Williams Editor Making positive changes in a school district is not always something that is blatantly apparent at monthly school board meetings. However, behind the scenes, the Frazee-Vergas School District has been employing the successful efforts of a continuous improvement plan created by the Staples-Motley School District… Read More

Several youth join wrestling this season By Chad Koenen Publisher One of the fastest growing sports in the country has a familiar, but albeit new twist on the activity.  Female high school wrestling is growing in popularity after the Minnesota State High School League sanctioned the sport and state tournament for the first time last year. While… Read More

Non-profit to build dental office next to clinic By Robert Willams Editor Northern Dental Access Center has been seeking out a location for a new office for the past two years, and after a meeting with the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Thursday, Feb. 2, it was announced that the non-profit has chosen Frazee for its… Read More

Local family welcomes Oaklynn home, says goodbye to sleep By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Little Oaklynn Nelson has reached an abundance of milestones in two months.  “She’s becoming more aware of her hands,” said her mom, Tracy (Bell) Nelson. “She has found her little voice and she likes to be vocal, she likes to lay on her… Read More

Performances streamed live to Mayo By Robert Williams Editor In the span of three hours, Northern Lights Dance Academy raised over $15,000 for Stacy Moe at a benefit held at the high school on Sunday, Jan. 29. Moe is battling sarcoma cancer for the second time, after being in remission for 11 years. She has experienced numerous surgeries and… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns gain valuable training, build meaningful experience and share their knowledge and perspectives to help create a healthy, sustainable, and inclusive Minnesota. The DNR has a wide variety… Read More

First trail meeting held in Vergas By Robert Williams Reporter Both Vergas and Frazee city councils have accepted grants from Partnership 4 Health to conduct trail studies that could ultimately connect both towns and multiple trails in the future. Consultant Patrick Hollister of Partnership 4 Health has spoken multiple times to both groups and each city is… Read More

High school students tour 11 different businesses More than 150 students from around Otter Tail County had the opportunity to explore future careers in high-demand industries. The Otter Tail County Youth Workforce Navigation Program organized field trips to 11 businesses representing the agriculture, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing industries between October and January. Students from Perham,… Read More