Grants help to make solar power affordable By Griffin Peck West Central Initiative The sun provides free, renewable energy—and more homeowners in west central Minnesota are starting to take advantage of it. While residential solar installations are still relatively limited across the region, interest continues to grow as energy costs rise and more people look for ways to… Read More

Starting Tuesday, May 5, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will close sections of Highway 32 near Rollag for pavement repairs. During the closures, thru-traffic should follow the detour signs to County Road 31. The work and closures will be done in two phases: • Phase 1: From Highway 34 to County Road 10 north of Rollag … Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognized each May since 1949, this month is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that no one must face their struggles alone.  The numbers close to home  Mental health challenges are growing in Otter Tail… Read More

City of Wolf Lake currently does not have a state flag flying in town By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council unanimously voted in favor, after some discussion marked with some indifference, to fly the historic 1983 state flag below the U.S. flag as other area cities, including Menahga, Sebeka and Wadena, have decided to do…. Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Addison Burton received the Leon Beyer Memorial Scholarship, presented by Mary Jane Beyer on behalf of her family at the Class of 2026 Awards Ceremony Thursday evening. Right: Tavia Bachmann presents a $1,000 All in All scholarship to Jack Graham during the Class of 2026 Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 30, at… Read More

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, founded November, 28, 1901, is celebrating 125 years of faith with a yearlong monthly challenge. A kickoff brunch was held Sunday, April 12, with a challenge to collect 125 food items to donate to the food shelf. The event served 71 people and 175 food items were collected to be donated. Each month there will… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has declared May 8, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, recognizing the work of licensed caregivers who serve families across the county. The proclamation honors 125 licensed family child care providers, child care center teachers and early childhood caregivers who serve more than 1,300 children and their families in… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 4, 2021 Born in 1920, Florence Pierson has traveled the world, been a daughter, sister, member of the Navy, wife, mother, grandmother and is now the oldest living female alumni of the Frazee-Vergas School District. During all her travels and experiences, she feels most fortunate about being born and raised in… Read More

With Child Foster Care Month approaching in May, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. The number of children who need safe, stable homes continues to grow, and the county needs caring foster families to step up. “Otter Tail County prioritizes placing children with relatives whenever possible. Family restoration is… Read More

Another rotten weather day and another Heart O’ Lakes golf meet.   The boys traveled to The Meadows in Moorhead last week. With rain standing in the fairways and the temperatures hovering around 40 degrees the Hornets ventured out. The team was able to secure fifth place for the day, but really did not play as… Read More