Becker’s Hospital Review—a news publication that assembles best practices for healthcare leaders and decision makers—has compiled a list of the best hospitals for nurse communication in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from CMS. CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported HCAHPS measures. The nurse communication star… Read More

National Wiener Dog Racing Association to host 11th annual event in Vergas The Vergas Community Club, in conjunction with the National Wiener Dog Racing Association, has announced that Dachshund racing will return to Vergas on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m., during the village’s annual Looney Days celebration. This fun family activity, “2023 Wiener Dog… Read More

Olsons named Becker County Farm Family of the Year The University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. The Farm Family Recognition Program has honored Minnesota farmers since 1979. It is coordinated by University of Minnesota Extension, the… Read More

The second Annual Lakes Area EV Event will feature a Ride and Drive on August 12, at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes.  This regional event will host local utilities, including Detroit Lakes Public Utilities, Lake Region Electric Coop, Otter Tail Power, and Wild Rice Electric. Other entities supporting this event are the Izaak Walton… Read More

The six-member Minnesota Board of Animal Health has named Dr. Brian Hoefs as its new executive director and state veterinarian. The Board selected Dr. Hoefs to succeed Dr. Marion Garcia, who served the agency until April of this year. Dr. Hoefs has been serving in the role as interim since April. Dr. Hoefs graduated from… Read More

Could you survive a month in poverty? That is the question that was posed to Otter Tail County employees participating in the Community Action Partnership’s Poverty Simulation sponsored by MAHUBE-OTWA. County staff, state representatives, and members of local organizations, including schools, cities, and businesses, were invited to walk a mile in the shoes of those… Read More

Michael Croud, accused of killing his 35-year-old cousin David Hanks outside a home in Pine Point on June 25 was arrested Tuesday, July 25, in Los Angeles, Calif. The Minnesota Department of Corrections notified the Becker County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday that Croud was in custody in Los Angeles, according to a sheriff’s office press release. … Read More

This year the Miss Frazee pageant organization wanted to try something new and different by having the outgoing Miss Frazees recognize an inspirational person from the community who left an impact during their reigns. Miss Frazee 2022 Marcella George selected Joan Ketter. “One of the many reasons why I have chosen Joan Ketter to be… Read More

Contributed photos The winners have been announced for the annual Turkey Days flower show. Winners are as follows: Bonnie Holmer – Mixed arrangement first place also grand prize (left); Katie Courneya -Farmhouse chic and reserve Grand champion, adult single flower; Katelyn Furey – patio plant; Carson Courneya – kids single flower and Shon Bachleitner –… Read More

3-5 years old.  Weight on skid 0 lbs. 1 Sawyer Hykerdie – 10 1/2 ft. 2 Nolan Fairbanks 8 3 Mize Michelson 6 ft. 6 years old.  Weight on skid 0 lbs. 1 Zeeva Rousa. FULL PULL – 40 lbs. FULL PULL  2 Max Jacobson – FULL PULL 40 lbs. 21 Ft.  3 Kyden Tompson… Read More