A number of lilac bushes have turned brown, black Many questions have arisen regarding the poor appearance of lilac bushes in the area this year. Leaves are turning brown or black and falling off, it appears as if entire branches are dying. In many cases, the term “blight” is applied and this generally means discoloration and… Read More

Contributed photos Above: Wolf Lake Little Princess 2024 Mallory Hedlund 5K participants included: Tom Ellingson, Menahga (22:06); Allie Kimball, Osage (22:57); Anton Anderson, Menahga (24:40); Anden Aho, Wolf Lake (25:49); Sienna Aho, Wolf Lake (25:50); Tiffany Kimball, Osage (26:02); Melissa Yliniemi, Osage (26:02); Bodin Anderso, Menahga (29:51); Zane Anderson, Menahga (30:36); Morgan Anderson, Menahga (30:37);… Read More

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has announced the distribution of the second round of Nursing Facility Grants, which will benefit 11 nursing care facilities in Senate District 9. The grants are part of a $173.5 million funding initiative, distributed in two payments in August 2023 and August 2024. Each facility receives a base payment… Read More

Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes has welcomed Dr. Abraham Campos, who specializes in emergency medicine to its staff. “During my fellowship, I had the opportunity to moonlight at rural community hospitals and found that I enjoyed the atmosphere and responsibility of a smaller hospital serving its own community,” said Dr. Campos. “Essentia Health has a great… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 3, 2019 Vergas has another merchant on Main Street. Elm Street Boutique recently moved into its new digs, at 146 East Main Street. Owner Susan Johnson opened the clothing store several years ago on a side street. When she learned there was open retail space on Main Street, she contacted the… Read More

Otter Tail County has announced a new enhancement to its Geographic Information System (GIS) map. This feature allows residents and stakeholders to search for permits more easily and efficiently, representing a significant step forward in the county’s commitment to improving public access to vital information. The new permit search functionality will enable users to: • Easily Locate… Read More

Book signing at Backyard Station on August 31 By Robert Williams Editor Lucinda Michalski’s debut novel “SOS,” a thriller built on lies, deceit and murder, has garnered a lot of local attention since being released in June. Much of the initial feedback from readers confirm the novel to be a page-turner and hard to put down…. Read More

Frazee High School alum honored by Foley PD, Benton County By Robert Williams Editor Foley Police Officer Cody Pausch, a former Pelican Rapids resident and two-sport athlete at Frazee-Vergas High School, recently received a commendation from Foley Police Chief Katie McMillin and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for his efforts in saving the life of a… Read More

Hornet setter completes second Team USA tour By Robert Williams Editor Incoming Frazee-Vergas High School senior and 2023 Miss Frazee Outstanding Teen Sophia Strand completed a busy year by following up a Junior Team USA volleyball team trip to the Dominican Republic last year with a tour of Italy this summer. “It was so much fun,” Strand said. … Read More

Tony and Linda Beck of rural Wolf Lake received the Red River Valley Outstanding Farm Leaders Award for Becker County at the County Fair’s Agriculture Awards program on Saturday August 10.     The Becks are one of 16 couples from the 14 counties along the Red River Valley, based on their impact on the… Read More