Trail plans, sewer and lift station construction, to be examined By Robert Williams Editor A contract for Project Engineer Services with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. regarding the Heartland Trail plan to connect to Wannigan Regional Park was approved at the meeting of the Frazee City Council Monday, March 13. The contract is part of the PartnerSHIP 4 Health… Read More

Legislation for DMC-rebate program introduced Minnesota Milk, the state’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds the introduction of the Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) 2.0 legislation. The proposal creates a public-private partnership by creating a state rebate for the premium incurred when a dairy farmer enrolls in the federal Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. “We… Read More

Watro to be sentenced in late April in Stearns County Court A Vergas man will be sentenced on Wednesday, April 26, in Stearns County Court for soliciting a child for sex in St. Cloud.  According to Stearns County prosecutors, Darrin Watro, 56 of Vergas, pleaded guilty to describing sexual conduct to a child through electronic communication… Read More

New excavator purchased for transfer station By Robert Williams Editor Twin Spruce Farm North owner Arnold Gruenes spoke to the Otter Tail Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, May 14, stating his farm meets the requirements to house additional livestock and is hopeful a permit allowing the expansion will be approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The… Read More

FFA prompts school board for additional ag teacher By Robert Williams Editor Frazee High School principal interviews were conducted with five candidates by committee March 7-8 to fill the future opening upon the resignation of current principal Anna Potvin this coming June. The candidates include: Hannah M. Frink-Levenhagen, Student Success Coordinator at Perham Public Schools; Jason… Read More

Alicia Lizzett Alaniz, 32, of Frazee was sentenced in Becker County Court to 18 months for simple robbery for her role in a felony assault case for her involvement in a crime along with Patrick Charles Bonga, 40, and Brooke Kathleen Saunders, 24, of Detroit Lakes. According to court records, Detroit Lakes police were dispatched to… Read More

Ashley Mohn, a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in behavioral health, is excited to join Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes and return to her hometown. “This is where my heart and soul thrive,” said Mohn, who has returned to the area after seven years. “I was lucky to hear about the positive culture of Essentia Health… Read More

Plumbing & Heating celebrates 90th year in business By Robert Williams Editor Robin Hanson Whether known by its original name H.J. Hanson and Sons, Vergas Hardware, The Home of Hardware Hank or its current moniker Hanson’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc, the service-based company is as much a part of Vergas as the town is a part of the business…. Read More

Perham and DL academy gymnasts form a team of three By Robert Williams Editor Gymnasts in Frazee are finding success in both the high school ranks and the more individually-focused USA Gymnastics programs. Following up three Hornets—Elsie Ratz, Addy and Kaija Aschnewitz—who made the trip to state with the Detroit Lakes-Frazee co-op team in late February,… Read More

Group interviews consultant to potentially help achieve goals By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development and Housing and Redevelopment Authority met with Otter Tail County Community Development Director Amy Baldwin on Tuesday, March 7, to discuss the future of the 11-lot Sunny Oaks subdivision and Ron Ziegler CEO and President of Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA)… Read More