Grant applications due by March 17 Funding for equipment that increases availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to underserved communities is now available. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grants. A total of $320,750 is available to help grocery… Read More

Gordon’s Museum features over 600 items A Vergas landmark will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Common Ground on Lakeland PBS.  The episode will feature Gordon’s Butter and Dairy Museum in Vergas. The museum has more than 600 items preserving the history of small dairy-farm life.  The episode will also include a route of Viking Fest… Read More

Nicole Hahn, a hygenist of 21 years, said! “Dental Health Month has arrived!  I have seen a lot of good and bad changes in our dental health.  The one thing I know for sure, as I now serve as a public health hygienist in our school systems, the kids I see are learning so much… Read More

Applications are due by March 7 Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March 7.  To qualify, the farm must:  • Be at least 150 years old this year (2022) according to the abstract… Read More

Arvig has successfully completed an equipment upgrade that makes its network fully compatible with WiFi 6, the latest generation of mobile connectivity. WiFi 6—which uses the updated 802.11ax standard—targets an increase in throughput of as much as 40 percent for supported wireless devices and is backwards compatible with previous generations. Additionally, the standard allows for as much… Read More

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) offers frozen, shipped meals to older adults statewide through its LSS Meals to Go service. LSS Meals equips older adults to live healthier, more active and independent lives and makes eating fun and easy. They also serve individuals experiencing food insecurities or who need assistance with nutrition or nutrition requirements…. Read More

Friday, Jan. 28 2:06 a.m. Welfare check on W Maple. 2:46 p.m. Vehicle unlock. Saturday Jan. 29 11:43 p.m. Assist with a medical. Sunday, Jan. 30 11:22 a.m. Assist with a welfare check/medical. 4:25 p.m. Assist with a medical on Co Hwy 54. 6:01 p.m. Caller reporting two dogs at the house she was at were not being taken care of.  Officer told… Read More

There is a lot to do when one becomes eligible for Medicare and it can seem overwhelming.  Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line offers a class for people new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 9, 2017 Burkel’s Turkey Farm along U.S. Highway 10 is being considered as prime real estate for a hotel. The Frazee Economic Development Authority discussed purchasing the 39 acres next to Lions Park, which has frontage on the Otter Tail River, for $1.1 million. It was noted the property was appraised… Read More

The Minnesota Judicial Council in January approved a new adult drug court program in Otter Tail County. According to the Minnesota Judicial Branch, “The Otter Tail County Adult Drug Court will target adult offenders in Otter Tail County who are charged with felony drug crimes and determined to have a substance use disorder.” Tria Mann… Read More