Also found in Munson Lake south of Detroit Lakes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Munson Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, and Lake Six, near Frazee in Otter Tail County. The DNR received reports of zebra mussels on equipment being removed from Lake Six for… Read More

Celebrating The Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday on November 10 The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) celebrates Minnesota Marines as part of the organization’s Marines Across America program, leading up to the Marine Corps’ official 250th Anniversary on Monday, Nov. 10. In addition to spotlighting notable Marines, MCHF has partnered with each of the 50 states… Read More

Becker County Deputies and Officers responded to the area of Co Hwy 6 in Detroit Lakes to search for a burglary suspect at 8:31 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 15.  Officers located a vehicle that was running in the parking lot but the driver was missing.   Deputy Adam Winter and his partner K9 Rex responded to… Read More

The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) will have a regional meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7-9 p.m., at Holy Rosary Church in Detroit Lakes. This meeting will update us on legislative and governmental issues that are at stake or are being worked on. The meeting is open to all.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas®️  Court St. Rita #409 presents their 56th Style Show  and Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham Come and enjoy  a morning out with friends and family!  Included with your ticket is a delicious catered brunch, unlimited coffee, and chances… Read More

Otter Tail County officials cut the ribbon on the new Fir and Friberg Avenue roundabout, celebrating the completion of a safety improvement project. The roundabout, located near the YMCA, replaces a traditional intersection that had been experiencing issues due to increasing traffic volumes. The project also includes a new pedestrian trail connection along the north side… Read More

Pumpkin Patch Party The Pumpkin Patch Party is a way to spend a family-friendly afternoon with local royalty celebrating Halloween with autumnal activities. There will be Trick or Treat bag decorating, crafts, cupcake/cookie walk, games by the high school’s My Voice is Powerful (MVP) Club and pumpkin painting with pumpkins donated by Jane and Curt Anderson’s… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 20, 2020 Vergas will soon have a SMART room in its event meeting room at no cost to the city. The high tech room is compliments of a program offered by Otter Tail County. Back in January, the Vergas City Council requested City Clerk Julie Lammers attend meetings regarding broadband in… Read More

Looking for a way to connect with readers in your community? Book Clubs are a great way to discover new books and make friends. Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host several Book Club meetings around the region throughout October.  The Detroit Lakes Public Library’s Tuesday Afternoon Book Club will meet at the library on Tuesday, October… Read More

Contributed photos Above: Grayson Goheen, harvested a 10-point buck during the youth hunting weekend. The buck was his first deer. Right: Mark Jepson, age 11, harvested his first deer during the youth deer hunt weekend. He is the son of Ashley and Josh Jepson.