4-H youth from across Minnesota showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair, with over 160 demonstrations delivered and over 1,900 general exhibits on display. In a continuation of the virtual state showcase format developed in 2020, over 140 of the exhibits were judged virtually this year. Throughout the year, 4-H… Read More

Perham-Dent Public Schools has launched a new website, 549United.org, to provide residents with factual information about the proposed operating levy that will appear on the ballot this November. The website is designed to help community members learn more about the proposed levy, the new state funding program tied to it, estimated tax impacts and voting… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Discussions on the Long Lake Beach Dock Storage policy that were tabled in August continued at the Vergas City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.  The policy was created after a request from the non-profit North Stars Water Ski Show Team to store their equipment over the winter. The purpose of the… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) is excited to announce the installation of Cloud Coverage, a temporary public art project by Fargo-based artist Tobias Zikmund. Installation of the project took place on August 19, with five large, quilt-inspired banners appearing at public locations throughout New York Mills. An Artist Reception will be held… Read More

Two Cherry Ave. properties face  abatement proceedings in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor ak Shack Owner Jay Estenson spoke to the Frazee City Council about her concerns on the effects of continual road construction in Frazee on downtown businesses, including next year’s Main Avenue project Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Event Center.  ¶  “I’m watching… Read More

Concordia College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, a new partnership designed to create a more affordable and clearer pathway for eligible M State students to complete a bachelor’s degree at Concordia. The M State-Concordia Affordability Pathway is a two-year pilot program and will provide selected eligible students… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County Commissioners set a public hearing date for a Subordinate Service District (SSD) in the Pelican Rapids Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Primary Service Area for Monday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Pelican Rapids High School. The Service Area includes a large portion of the Vergas area. The… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) voted unanimously to up their annual request from the budget committee and city by $5,000 for a total of $15,000 for fiscal year 2027. The Wednesday, Sept. 2 resolution was passed with an explanation for the increase that it is necessary… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Story Book Trail in Vergas was part of the inspiration for area native Leann Schwandt Lehner’s second children’s book “Davey and Lou Lou’s Picnic,” which will be available at one of the stops on the fourth annual Vergas Back Roads Art Crawl Saturday, Sept. 19. The characters, a wiener dog… Read More

Winners were announced at the Ole’s Ride Bike Show Friday, Aug. 21, at Billy’s Corner Bar and Grill in Vergas. The bike show features open voting where participants and attendees vote on the bikes to decide the winners. In the Stock bike division Anthony and Kimberlee Coronado were declared winners and Justin Helmke took the… Read More