Look for markers to mark area of right-of-way Do you have personal property close to the highway right-of-way? Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds you to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway. Public safety for all drivers including snowplow drivers is critical. Prevent damage to personal property by storing it… Read More

Local drivers take to social media to vent By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plan to improve access and safety at the Highway 10 and County Road 60/228 intersection in Otter Tail County drew some less than favorable comments from area drivers on social media last week. MnDOT plans to implement a reduced conflict… Read More

Special antlerless deer hunt to be held this fall The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8.  Hunters who purchase their license on or before this… Read More

Free classes are part of new Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative Minnesota State Community and Technical College will again be hosting free Certified Nursing Assistant courses as part of Gov. Tim Walz’s Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative. M State previously hosted free CNA courses in January, after the initiative was first announced. The initiative offers resources and… Read More

Volunteers can play a role in the healing process for patients, families Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas.  To ensure the safety and well-being of Essentia… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 7, 2017 A smash and grab robbery occurred at Frazee Family Foods around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The thieves made off with an ATM machine, which was bolted down in the entryway of the store. Employee Kim Vincent said, based on security camera footage, the estimated time of the… Read More

Animal health board urges farmers to monitor flocks By Robert Williams Editor Bird flu has reportedly returned to the Midwest after a spring outbreak calmed over the summer months. The highly pathogenic disease has been detected in two commercial turkey flocks in western Minnesota and a hobby flock in Indiana. According to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health,… Read More

Closures to affect Main, Ash and the alley between The final push of the Highway 87 construction project will begin after Labor Day affecting the downtown area and the Highway 10 bridge. Traffic will be rerouted through town as the project moves into Stages 2 and 4. Stage 2 work includes Juniper Avenue to Birch Avenue/CR 29,… Read More

Probasco sentenced to one year and a day in prison Andrew Duane Probasco of Frazee was sentenced in Becker County District Court Wednesday, June 29, for felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A second felony charge of fleeing in a motor vehicle was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On the morning of… Read More

Public notification meeting Monday, Sept. 5 A Level 3 sex offender will be moving to Frazee, according to the Frazee Police Department. George Joseph Hecker, 48, will reside in the vicinity of the 700 block of West Ash Avenue as of Wednesday, Aug. 31. A community notification meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, at 6… Read More