Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Frazee-Vergas High School prom and grand march was held on Saturday at the school and Country Side Barn. Several dozen people were escorted through the grand march on Saturday, which featured an ancient Greece feel. 

Essentia Health has announced that Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes received the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes is the second hospital in Minnesota and one of only 248 facilities worldwide to receive this designation. The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment… Read More

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Representative Isaac Schultz (R-Elmdale Township), along with Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) and Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids), held a press conference on Monday, April 21, to voice their concerns over a dramatic surge in enrollment by undocumented immigrants in Minnesota’s taxpayer-funded health care programs. This spike follows the… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 28, 2020 Lana Kaja wasn’t able to celebrate her mother’s 102nd birthday in person, but safety comes first for the woman who shaped her life and inspired her in many ways. Margaret Cushing celebrated her April 17th birthday at Vergas Assisted Living and her daughter, who lives in Pennsylvania, was able… Read More

Otter Tail County has announced the first round of grant recipients for the Opioid Settlement Fund, marking a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis in local communities. Through the dedication of the Otter Tail County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Council and the County Board of Commissioners, $400,000 in funding has been awarded to support… Read More

From small decals to large lighted signs and everything in between; whether it’s a small personal project or a large company with several locations, JH Signs & Designs, Inc. has the team to help you through each step to a professional product they will stand behind. JH Signs & Designs, Inc. is a small progressive company… Read More

‘You can’t just Google Wymer Lake and have it all be there’ By Robert Williams Editor Ever wonder why Wymer Lake has so many different spellings or who the Wymer was the person or entity that the lake was named after? Author Seth Hardmeyer recently completed years of research in searching for those answers that he… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Office of the State Auditor Julie Blaha recently released the annual analysis of municipal liquor store operations for 2023. The report provides comparative data on municipal liquor operations owned and operated by Minnesota cities. In 2023, 176 Minnesota cities reported operating 210 municipal liquor stores, with 84 cities operating both on-sale and… Read More

Last-minute decision sets up a new career path By Robert Williams Editor Two years ago, Krysten Halverson faced the decision many upcoming graduates are contemplating. What to do after high school? Halverson had plans to attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead to pursue a career in education but changed her mind before the semester began and is now working… Read More

Becker County Sheriff’s office swears in two new deputies By Robert Williams Editor Dave Schornack of Perham, the Director of Business Development and Sales for Arvig, spoke to the county board during the open forum asking for a letter of support and financial support for two areas underserved with broadband service in Becker County, including 18… Read More