By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority  discussed the potential sale of the City owned West Lake Street property the city owns. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6 the group was notified the city council had been approached by an adjoining landowner to the West Lake Street city property. The city became owners of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Kaitlin Wake is part of a growing trend of former Hornets taking on coaching positions. While some stay in Hornet country, Wake landed a head coaching job with the Aitkin All Stars dance team last year.  She had been assistant coach while earning her college degrees in integrated elementary and special education. When… Read More

While flashing red warning lights on wind towers are critical to safety, they can be challenging to live with during the night. To meet residents’ desire for darker skies, and stay consistent with Federal Aviation Administration safety requirements, Otter Tail Power installed DeTect’s HARRIER ADLS solution at its Merricourt Wind Energy Center located in southeast… Read More

Unique wines served at events By Barbie Porter Editor Most have heard of wine pairing events at restaurants, which are wildly popular in the lakes area. For those who prefer a party in the comfort of one’s own home,  Erin Gjerde is the go-to gal for a wine tasting event. The rural Vergas resident is a wine… Read More

As of Monday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 15, motorists will encounter a temporary closure of the State Highway 87 railroad crossing in the City of Frazee. Traffic will be detoured to Juniper Avenue West/County Road 10, Fifth Street Northwest and Main Avenue West. During the closure, railroad crews will replace the existing crossing with wider… Read More

Perham recently recieved $912,500 in grant funding for owner-occupied housing and commercial rehabilitation. The city collected the funding through Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants offered by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). More than $19 million was awarded to 32 cities. Perham recieved its grant funding in the second round. SCDP grants are part… Read More

Three Frazee residents earned degrees from Bemidji State University. Among the 5,000 students at the university earning degrees in the 2020-21 school year were • David Glander, a bachelor of science in industrial technology • Kendal Ware, a bachelor of science in elementary teacher education • Cassidy Ziegler, a bachelor of science in mass communications.