Maplewood segment construction of HOTL Regional Trail to begin By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County’s commitment to supporting Guard and Reserve members was recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the prestigious Patriot Award on Tuesday, March 12 in Fergus Falls.  This accolade highlights the county leadership’s dedication to… Read More

Public hearing on sanitary sewer upgrade By Robert Williams Editor For the second time in one year, a proposed dental office in Frazee is no longer on the books. Apple Tree Dental was considering a tour of the downtown retail space next to Seip Drug, however, an agreement between Apple Tree and Essentia Health in Detroit… Read More

Kenneth James Carrabou, 56, died as a result of a garage fire on Tuesday, March 12, in Detroit Township. On Tuesday, at approximately 5:01 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of a garage on fire at 25508 Brandy Lake Road, according to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, the garage was found… Read More

Feedback will aid projects like Wannigan Park The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), a 17-member state commission made up of legislators and citizens, is seeking the public’s help in determining priorities for future spending from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). The public’s input will help the LCCMR develop a new strategic… Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach invites high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “The art competition gives high school students an amazing opportunity to showcase their art. It is a longstanding U.S. Capitol tradition and I am looking forward to once again having my office participate in the Congressional… Read More

New Community Responsive Funds available West Central Initiative has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under the new partnership, West Central Initiative will work closely with Otto Bremer Trust to administer $350,000 in funds for grants up to $75,000… Read More

The Frazee Fire Department Relief Association is looking for donations of live, silent auction and raffle items for its fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m., at the Frazee Event Center.  Items can be dropped off at City Hall, the Fire Department or by contacting the event Chairman Shawn Ohman at (218) 850-1251 or… Read More

Fifteen projects that will improve freight mobility, safety, intermodal connections, and first and last-mile freight throughout Minnesota were selected to receive a total of $81.5 million in funding, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. These 15 projects selected are part of the third round of targeted freight funding offered through the competitive Minnesota Highway… Read More

Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public access sites The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the once-in-a-generation Get Out MORE (Modernize… Read More

Bill to reduce barriers and provide an alternative pathway On Thursday, March 7, the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee heard legislation, authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to provide an alternative pathway to obtaining certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. By bringing CPA requirements closer to previous standards, SF 1660 would remove… Read More