By Robert Williams Editor North River Drive resident Dennis Weidemann visited the Frazee City Council to discuss a new, but increasing problem of dust along the road that leads to Wannigan Regional Park. Increased traffic has created multiple problems with the road itself and for residents living on it. “When the wind is out of the south… Read More

Cash saved by completing roofing projects early By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board adopted the 10-year Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan Monday, July 8. A major portion of the LTFM is the roofing project at both schools. Work at the elementary has been completed and crews have moved on to the high school. “The roofing project… Read More

The Corner Collective Bistro, Arts & More will be hosting a two-day Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20. The bistro is located on the upper level of CornerStone Community and Youth Center at 300 2nd Street NW near the high school. Friday’s celebration runs from 2:30-8 p.m., and will feature live music from… Read More

The Guest Juror Exhibit is always very popular with regional artists and gallery guests. The exhibition features the very best work from the regional artists and is a must see for Lake Region Arts Council Gallery visitors.  The guest juror this year is Deborahmae Broad. She taught Printmaking, Drawing and Bronze casting at Minnesota State University… Read More

Jeff Forester joined the MLR Board in 1993 and has been the Executive Director of Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) since 2001. MLR seeks to protect Minnesota’s lake and river heritage for current and future generations by forging powerful links between lakes, lake advocates and policy makers.  Forester was Hubert Humphrey Public Policy Fellow and Shannon… Read More

Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office adds K9 and handler to department By Robert Williams Editor Robert Emerson was appointed as the new Director of the Veteran Services Office in Fergus Falls and sworn in by Auditor/Treasurer Wayne Stein at the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 9. James Olson, who served in the role… Read More

Longtime RN receives DAISY Award Perham Living is excited to announce that Heidi Coleman, RN, one of the facility’s most dedicated and compassionate nurses, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award. This recognition is a testament to her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and her positive impact on residents and colleagues. In nominating Colemanfor… Read More

Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are similar to last year and to other recent peaks in the 10-year population cycle of grouse — a pattern recorded for 73 years, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota DNR and its partners use spring drumming counts to help monitor the ruffed… Read More

The town of Vergas is less than one month away from one of the most thrilling events of the summer in northwest Minnesota: the 2024 Wiener Dog Nationals at Looney Days on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. in Vergas.  The race is sponsored again this year by Forest Edge Gallery of Vergas, who provides the… Read More

Ecumen’s Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes is rolling out a new approach to dementia care, using a Montessori education model to give residents a new sense of ownership and engagement. Detroit Lakes is one of three Ecumen locations across Minnesota that is implementing a care model based on the Montessori method, designed to emphasize residents’… Read More