By Matthew Johnson Reporter Otter Wings (OW) LLP, a swine birthing center located west/southwest of Sebeka in Blowers Township of East Otter Tail County (OTC), remains fully operational, but at nearly twice the number of animals as when it became fully operational in the spring of 2020. The original number of animals was 2,500 that year but,… Read More

Final sale may be approved in the coming weeks By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners discussed the sale of Eagle Lake Park and the lake access, but little light was shed that was not already known during the latest commissioner’s meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18. County Administrator Carrie Smith reported that there are three… Read More

Local artists are invited to a workshop on March 29 Lake Region Arts Council and West Central Initiative are excited to announce that Pelican Rapids and Frazee have been selected for the 2025 Artists on Main Street Program, an initiative that supports small artist-led projects to activate downtown spaces. The program will kick off with a free… Read More

On the early morning of Monday, Feb. 17, at approximately 5:14 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a suspicious activity call on County Hwy. 29, near Eagle Lake Road, south of Frazee.  It was reported that someone was pounding on the door of a residence.   Upon arrival, Deputies’ Michael McCombs and Adam Winter learned that a… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council adopted a resolution, during its Tuesday, Feb. 11, regularly monthly meeting, to approve the Becker County hazard mitigation plan. This action shows that the city recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the city. It aligns the city’s plan with the county’s plan. The… Read More

Esser to become the first high school student to earn an Early Childhood Certificate through M State’s dual enrollment program Surrounded by an adoring bunch of bouncing babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner Learning Center in Perham, high school student Chesney Esser sits ‘crisscross applesauce’ on the floor, building block towers, doing peg puzzles and… Read More

A fundraiser for Quilts of Valor will be held Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Dent Community Center. The Free Will Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner will help support the group making and awarding quilts to Veterans and active duty service personnel. Dinner: Free Will Offering ($10 Recommended) Basket Raffles – Raffle Tickets:… Read More

The East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named SWCD of the Year at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) annual two-day convention held in Bloomington, Minnesota, in early December. “The purpose of the award is to recognize and inspire leadership within the SWCDs that go above and beyond… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 25, 2020 In the Blasing family there is an unwritten rule that dates back generations. “My great-grandparents came from Germany and someone had to learn to play the accordion,” said Wallon “Woody” Blasing. My brother thought he was Elvis so he played guitar.” Reflecting back, the Detroit Lakes resident is glad… Read More

Contributed photo On Wednesday, February 12, sheriffs from all over the state attended “Sheriff’s Day on the Hill” at the Minnesota State Capitol. Sheriffs met with several legislators to discuss issues and legislation affecting their community and public safety. Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons also had the opportunity to meet with State Representative Tom Murphy and Senator… Read More