Shannons share about helping more than 60 kids By Robert Willams Editor Former sheriff Terry Shannon and his wife Jean were parents to three biological children, but were foster parents to more than 60 kids. The couple had a chance to meet up with one of them, Gayle Sengel, recently for the first time in 30 years. Sengel… Read More

Vergas event to surpass $200,000 donated By Robert Willams Editor Another weekend in Vergas and another packed downtown strip, this time thanks to a large group of motorcycle enthusiasts and supporters attending the 13th annual Ole’s Ride benefit from Aug. 26-27. “Every year, it’s unbelievable,” said Jessica Sonnenberg, Ole Barten’s daughter. “There are tears every time we leave. It’s… Read More

Farm tour starts at Lida Farm outside Vergas By Robert Willams Editor Seven miles southwest of Vergas lies Ryan Pesch’s little slice of heaven—Lida Farm. The farm is the first stop on this year’s Deep Roots Festival, consisting of a bus tour of four area farms and workshops ranging from how to build a food business to… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor The leadership of the CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee has leaped a few hurdles and suffered a few setbacks, but is nearing completion of the youth center downstairs in the former United Methodist Church. Hopes are to be up and running with that in two to three months. The church was… Read More

Event to feature bingo, karaoke, drawing for mayor A day of events are planned for Saturday, Sept. 3 to celebrate this year’s Snellman Days festival. Snellman is located on State Highway 34 approximately 20 miles east of Detroit Lakes. The day begins with breakfast at Gethsemane Lutheran Church from 7:30-11 a.m. On the menu are pancakes, french toast,… Read More

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 date are automatically entered into the lottery for the… Read More

Mud Run results 36” Tires or Bigger 1. Richard Holmin 2. Gavin Harsha 3. Richard Holmin 35” Tires or Smaller 1. Dustin Doughery 2. Travis Howard 3. Seth Isola Best in Show Richard Holmin Coloring Contest  4 and Under: Levi Hendrickson  5-6: Ryan Engel  7-9: Mila Thompson  10 and Up: Anaya Aho Bean Bag Toss  Tournament 1. Dan Warmbold & Harv Burkman 2. Mickey Burkman and Josh Casavan 3. Todd Larson &… Read More

Choreographed dance up for national award By Robert Willams Editor Northern Lights Dance Academy choreographer Kiala Rae Velde and her team of five area dancers have used a meaningful message in their performance of “The Village” to garner big time recognition on the national stage as a top five finalist for the Industry Dance Awards People’s Choice… Read More

Research bears have ear tags, radio collars The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Thursday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the DNR are monitoring 25 radio-collared black… Read More

Major portions of Afton State Park will be inaccessible by vehicle for two weeks in September while a bridge repair project takes place on the main road through the park. The bridge repair will begin on Monday, Sept. 12, with the road expected to reopen on Monday, Sept. 26. During this time, the park office (just… Read More