By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas City Council voted to continue usage of the Long Lake Park bathhouse by voting against a Park Advisory Board recommendation for demolition on Tuesday, July 21, during the latest council meeting at the Event Center. The Park Advisory Board discussed a potential demolition of the bathhouse at Long Lake… Read More

How long has Vergas  held wiener dog races?  The first race was held in 2013. At the 2012 Looney Days wrap-up meeting, there was a discussion about needing a new Looney Days event to “freshen things up.” Digger Anderson suggested wiener dog races. After some reservations, it was decided to give them a try as… Read More

Summer is riding season in lakes country, and the roads are full of boat trailers, campers, farm equipment and motorcycles. That is why the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a simple message: A motorcyclist’s safety is everyone’s safety…. Read More

By Greta Foss Summer Intern Miss Frazee Teen Cassie Puttbrese is promoting her platform of mental health and the community with a PAWSitivity walk at Wannagin Park on Sunday, July 12 at 7 p.m.  Puttbrese wants to bring people together to celebrate community as well as emphasizing the positive effect that animals can have on… Read More

By Greta Foss Summer Intern CornerStone Community, Youth and Family Resource Center is undergoing some new changes. Construction to the basement of the center will be ongoing until this December. Ever since they became a family resource center about a year and a half ago, CornerStone has had to adjust to meet the influx of… Read More

Jo Rose Ann Boutique opens in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Recent high school graduate Taylor Perrine held a grand opening of her new store Jo Rose Ann on Friday, June 26, in Frazee, and her reward for a successful launch was a depleted inventory for her first week, despite pulling off the opening without… Read More

Five clinics are scheduled throughout the summer Residents in and around Otter Tail County can get their private well water tested for free at upcoming clinics hosted by area Soil and Water Conservation Districts in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Nitrate contamination is one of the most common threats to drinking water… Read More

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is inviting young readers to participate in Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s “Reading is Timeless” Summer Reading Program, which includes a jam-packed lineup of free events and activities for youth.  The following activities will be offered at the Detroit Lakes Public Library in July: Legend of Old  Three Legs  Thursday, July… Read More

The Heart of the Lakes Relay For Life on Friday, July 10, is the culmination of many months of planning and preparation by the Relay leadership team and its 20 teams. Organizers are excited to have the public come out to the East Otter Tail Fairgrounds that evening to enjoy a fun-filled evening designed around… Read More

As the summer boating season enters its peak, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boat operators who create a wake to be mindful of the potential risks to other water users and the environment. Improper watercraft operation can put other others at risk, damage docks and moored watercraft, create shoreline erosion, degrade water quality,… Read More