As the United States begins preparations for its 250th anniversary, four thinkers will travel to the small, rural Minnesota town of New York Mills this June to debate the 2026 question posed by the Great American Think-Off:  “Has the Pursuit of Happiness Made Americans Unhappy?” The right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” was enshrined… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognized each May since 1949, this month is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that no one must face their struggles alone.  The numbers close to home  Mental health challenges are growing in Otter… Read More

All event coordinators and volunteers are encouraged to attend the 2026 Turkey Days Event Coordinators’ meeting Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the blue building downtown, 305 Main Avenue West, with Turkey Days co-chairs Jane Anderson and Jody Davidson. Direct questions to either co-chair 218-8493083 or 303-514-6611.

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 11, 2021 Gabe Leff had never penned a poem before, but that wasn’t going to prevent him from trying. And much like his favorite Minnesota Vikings player Adam Thielen, he overcame the odds and took second place in a statewide poetry contest. The nephew of Marnie and Justin Larsen of Frazee… Read More

Community members who enjoy gardening are encouraged to plant a little extra this season and share the harvest with neighbors in need through the Grow an Extra Row program. The program asks gardeners to add one extra row or a few extra plants and donate surplus produce to local food shelves. Fresh fruits and vegetables are… Read More

As Memorial Day travel approaches, the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition is once again launching its popular “Click It for Coffee” campaign to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.  Running from Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 31, the campaign aligns with a nationwide effort to increase seat belt use and prevent traffic-related injuries… Read More

Agenda offers farmers chance to grow connections The future of agriculture is in the hands of Minnesota farmers. That’s why the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) continues hosting the annual Future of Soy Summit, which takes place July 21-23 at Breezy Point Resort.  Shaping soy’s future starts with making valuable connections through conversations with… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Students and staff from Frazee, Detroit Lakes and Lake Park-Audubon High Schools were out in their communities making a real difference on Wednesday, May 6, during the United Way of Becker County’s Day of Caring.  From helping the elderly and disabled with spring cleaning to tackling yard work, these young leaders are… Read More

Starting Monday, May 11, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will perform repairs to storm sewer structures on Highway 10 between County Road 54 and Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes. Motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions, and the work is expected to be wrapped up by May 15. Once crews have finished in… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Shane Erickson escorted Madison Boyer (above) and Teagan Schmelz escorted McKenzie Blauert (below) during the Grand March Saturday afternoon at the high school. This year’s prom had a full day’s schedule from Caufield studio photos beginning at 2 p.m., to grand march, a social hour, dinner, the dance, post Prom and breakfast… Read More